About Scott Shapiro, MD – NYC Psychiatrist
Education/Training
NYC psychiatrist Dr. Scott Shapiro graduated from Harvard Medical School’s Massachusetts General Hospital Residency Program. In addition, he completed his Medical Internship at Harvard Medical School’s Mount Auburn Hospital. Dr. Shapiro is both a psychopharmacologist and a diplomate in cognitive behavioral therapy from the Academy of Cognitive Therapy.
After completing his training, he worked for eight years as the Director of Psychiatry at St. Vincents Catholic Medical Center’s Infectious Disease Center. He believes that all people deserve quality mental health care. He is the Founder and Director of the non-profit organization, MilestonesNYC, matching pro bono mental health providers to New Yorkers in need.
One of the unique aspects of NYC psychiatrist Dr. Shapiro is that he is an expert in psychopharmacology, medical psychiatry, and cognitive behavioral therapy. He provides people with a comprehensive assessment and an individualized treatment plan that maximizes the individual’s strengths and talents. From treatment, many people take their careers to the next level, and learn coping strategies for work stress and work-life balance and become more productive in their lives. In addition, he uses the latest evidence-based treatments in psychopharmacology and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is the gold standard treatment for psychotherapy. It is one of the few talk therapies shown in thousands of studies to be effective for depression, anxiety, insomnia, ADHD, and other psychological issues.
His Specialty/Primary Approach
Dr. Shapiro, an NYC psychiatrist, specializes in helping people maximize their strengths and to achieve their goals in relationships, careers, and personal growth. He has worked for many years with people from various professions, including medicine, finance, law, and education. Dr. Shapiro understands the unique challenges that ADHD can create in the many realms of life. He is the go-to expert for Adult ADHD.
In addition to being a national expert in Adult ADHD, he specializes in helping people challenged with Major Depression or Generalized Anxiety Disorder and who have not improved with previous treatments. As a result, many people feel they have not understood their other experiences. Instead, Dr. Shapiro engages people in a collaborative and personable dialogue.
You and Dr. Shapiro will work collaboratively to formulate an individualized game plan that will be most effective for you. He is warm, supportive, and encouraging.
His recommendations will often include selected readings, monitoring improvement and progress, and including other professionals to maximize the benefits. In addition, he has found it immensely satisfying to work with people to help them move forward in their lives.
