Healthfirst Psychiatrists and Therapists in Brooklyn and Online
Good Health Psychiatric Services accepts Healthfirst plans for psychiatric and therapy care in Brooklyn and by telehealth. Healthfirst is a not-for-profit health plan sponsored by New York hospitals, and it covers members through Medicaid, Child Health Plus, the Essential Plan, Marketplace Leaf plans, and Medicare Advantage. Your Healthfirst mental health coverage at Good Health includes psychiatric evaluations, medication management, individual therapy, and treatment for depression that has not improved with medication.
Healthfirst only covers care from in-network providers, so choosing a practice that accepts your plan is what keeps your visits covered. Our board-certified psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists see Healthfirst members at our Downtown Brooklyn office and by telehealth anywhere in New York State, with same-day and next-day appointments often available.
Healthfirst Coverage at a Glance
Health Plan | Healthfirst, a not-for-profit plan sponsored by New York hospitals |
Plans | Medicaid Managed Care, Child Health Plus, Essential Plan, Marketplace Leaf and Leaf Premier, Medicare Advantage |
Service Area | New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, Rockland, Orange, and Sullivan counties |
Cost to You | Little or no cost on Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and Essential Plan; copays or coinsurance on Leaf and some Medicare plans |
Network Rule | In-network providers only; out-of-network care is generally not covered |
Services Covered | Psychiatric evaluation, medication management, individual therapy, TMS, Spravato |
Locations | In person: 26 Court Street, Suite 1510, Brooklyn, NY. Telehealth: anywhere in New York State |
Appointments | Same-day and next-day |
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Why Healthfirst Members Choose Good Health
- An in-network practice, which Healthfirst requires for your visits to be covered
- No- or low-cost mental health care on Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and Essential Plan coverage
- Mental health benefits covered on the same terms as medical care, as federal parity law requires
- Office visits in Brooklyn or telehealth visits from home anywhere in New York
- A benefits check matched to your specific Healthfirst plan before your first visit
Healthfirst members should log in at member.healthfirst.org to view their plan’s mental health benefits, including any copay, coinsurance, or deductible. Medicaid eligibility is tied to income and household status and may change. Medicare Advantage members should confirm network participation, and Essential Plan and Marketplace members may have different benefit structures. This page does not guarantee coverage or payment.
Psychiatric Services Accepting Healthfirst at Good Health
Psychiatric Evaluation
Every new patient starts with a full psychiatric evaluation with a board-certified psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner. Your clinician asks about your symptoms, history, and earlier treatment, checks for co-occurring conditions, and works out a treatment plan with you. All Healthfirst plans include behavioral health benefits, so this evaluation is covered as an outpatient mental health visit.
Medication Management with a Healthfirst In-Network Psychiatrist
If medication is part of your plan, a Healthfirst in-network psychiatrist or nurse practitioner prescribes it and sees you for follow-ups that track your progress, adjust doses, and address side effects. These Healthfirst covered psychiatry visits are billed as outpatient care. Medicaid members fill prescriptions through NYRx, the state Medicaid pharmacy program, while Leaf, Essential Plan, and Medicare members use their plan's drug list.
Therapy Covered by Healthfirst
Good Health's therapists who accept Healthfirst include licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), licensed mental health counselors (LMHCs), and psychologists. Sessions may use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapy, solution-focused therapy, or another evidence-based approach, depending on what you want to work on. Healthfirst covers outpatient individual therapy on all of its plans, with any copay depending on your plan type.
Does Healthfirst Cover TMS Therapy?
Yes, for adults who meet the clinical criteria. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive, FDA-cleared treatment for major depressive disorder that has not responded to antidepressants. Under the New York State Medicaid Update (July 2025), Medicaid managed care plans such as Healthfirst Medicaid have covered TMS since November 1, 2025, for adults with treatment-resistant depression. Good Health submits the prior authorization before treatment start
Spravato (Esketamine) with Healthfirst
Spravato is an FDA-approved esketamine nasal spray for adults with treatment-resistant depression, or with major depressive disorder and active suicidal thoughts. Each dose is given in our Brooklyn office, where a clinician monitors you for the full observation period. Healthfirst can cover Spravato when prior authorization and medical necessity criteria are met, and our team confirms how your plan covers it and handles the request.
Benefits vary by Healthfirst plan type. Good Health confirms your coverage before your visit so you know what to expect.
Conditions Treated by Mental Health Providers Accepting Healthfirst
Our mental health providers accepting Healthfirst treat adults, adolescents, and children for concerns including:
- Depression and treatment-resistant depression
- Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, OCD)
- ADHD in children, teens, and adults
- PTSD and trauma-related symptoms
- Bipolar disorder
- Postpartum depression and perinatal mental health
- Insomnia and sleep difficulties
- Adjustment disorders after major life events
- Grief and loss
- Co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions
If you are unsure whether we treat your concern, call (718) 522-3600. Our intake team will let you know before you book.
Find a Psychiatrist Who Takes Healthfirst
How to Use Your Healthfirst Plan at Good Health
- Book by phone or online. Have your Healthfirst ID card ready and tell us your plan type, such as Medicaid, Essential Plan, Leaf, or Medicare.
- Let us verify your benefits. Our team confirms your plan is active and checks your copay, if any, and any referral or authorization rules.
- Attend your first appointment. Come to 26 Court Street, Suite 1510, in Downtown Brooklyn, or join by video from anywhere in New York State.
- Leave authorizations to us. If TMS or Spravato is recommended, we prepare the clinical records and submit the prior authorization to Healthfirst.
- Continue your care. Medication visits, therapy sessions, and other covered treatment are billed directly to Healthfirst.
Good Health Psychiatric Services welcomes Healthfirst members looking for psychiatric services accepting Healthfirst in Brooklyn or a telehealth psychiatrist anywhere in New York. Same-day and next-day appointments are available for evaluations and therapy, and your benefits are checked ahead of time so you know your costs.
Call (718) 522-3600 or book online. If you have questions about what your Healthfirst plan covers for mental health care, our front desk can go over your benefits with you before you schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Good Health Psychiatric Services accepts Healthfirst plans for psychiatric evaluations, medication management, therapy, and qualifying advanced treatments. Healthfirst only covers in-network care, so seeing a practice that accepts your plan keeps your visits covered. Our team confirms your plan and eligibility at no charge before your first appointment.
No. Healthfirst is best known for Medicaid, but it also offers the Essential Plan, Child Health Plus, Marketplace Leaf and Leaf Premier plans, and Medicare Advantage plans. According to Healthfirst, it serves more than two million New Yorkers. Good Health accepts Healthfirst coverage across these plan types, and our team confirms the benefits for yours.
It depends on your plan. Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and Essential Plan members usually pay little or nothing for covered mental health visits. Leaf and Leaf Premier members pay copays or coinsurance based on their plan’s metal tier, and Medicare Advantage costs vary by plan. Federal parity law requires that these costs be no higher than for comparable medical care.
Most Healthfirst Medicaid, Essential Plan, and Child Health Plus members can book outpatient mental health care directly. Many Healthfirst Medicare Advantage plans are HMOs, and referral rules differ from plan to plan. To be sure, check your member handbook or the member portal, or let our front desk check your plan’s rules when verifying your benefits.
Eligibility for Medicaid and the Essential Plan depends on income and household size, and coverage must be renewed through NY State of Health or your local Medicaid office. If your coverage changes, your visits may no longer be covered. Good Health checks your status before appointments and will let you know if anything changes, so you can renew or switch plans without a gap in care.