UnitedHealthcare Psychiatrists and Therapists in Brooklyn and Online
Good Health Psychiatric Services accepts UnitedHealthcare and is in-network with most UHC plans, including the Optum Behavioral Health network that manages mental health benefits for UnitedHealthcare members. You can see a psychiatrist or therapist at our practice and pay your plan’s in-network share instead of out-of-network prices. Your UnitedHealthcare mental health coverage can be used for psychiatric evaluations, medication management, individual therapy, and specialized depression treatment with TMS and Spravato.
We are accepting new UHC members on employer-sponsored, individual marketplace, and Medicare Advantage plans. Appointments with our board-certified psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists are available at our Downtown Brooklyn office and by telehealth in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Connecticut, often the same day or the next.
UnitedHealthcare Coverage Overview
Plan Types Accepted | Employer-Sponsored, Individual Marketplace, Medicare Advantage |
Network Status | In-network with most UnitedHealthcare and Optum Behavioral Health plans |
Services Covered | Psychiatric evaluation, medication management, individual therapy, TMS, Spravato |
Locations | In person: 26 Court Street, Suite 1510, Brooklyn, NY. Telehealth: NY, NJ, PA, FL, CT |
Appointments | Same-day and next-day |
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Benefits of Using UnitedHealthcare at Good Health
- In-network rates through Optum keep your copay or coinsurance below out-of-network costs
- Federal parity law requires your UHC plan to cover mental health care on the same terms as medical care
- Office and video visits are both available and billed to UnitedHealthcare
- TMS and Spravato are offered to patients who meet UHC’s medical necessity criteria
- Our team verifies your UHC behavioral health benefits before your first visit
UnitedHealthcare offers HMO, PPO, EPO, and Medicare Advantage plans, and coverage rules differ between them. This page describes general plan features and is not a guarantee of coverage or payment. Log in to myUHC or call the number on your ID card to check your behavioral health benefits before your first visit.
Psychiatric Services Under UnitedHealthcare Coverage at Good Health
Psychiatric Evaluation
Your first visit is a complete psychiatric evaluation with a board-certified psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner. The clinician talks with you about your symptoms, history, and previous treatment, screens for related conditions, and builds a treatment plan around your goals. Most UnitedHealthcare plans cover this as an outpatient behavioral health visit through Optum.
Medication Management with a UHC In-Network Psychiatrist
When medication is part of your treatment, a UnitedHealthcare in-network psychiatrist or nurse practitioner prescribes it and follows up with you over time. These visits check your progress, adjust doses, and manage any side effects. UHC covered psychiatry follow-ups are billed as outpatient care, and your prescriber works from your UnitedHealthcare drug list to help limit pharmacy costs.
Therapy Covered by UnitedHealthcare and Optum
Good Health's therapists who take UnitedHealthcare include licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), licensed mental health counselors (LMHCs), and psychologists. Depending on what you are working on, therapy may use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapy, solution-focused therapy, or another evidence-based approach. Most UHC plans cover outpatient therapy sessions, with copays and any session limits set by your plan.
TMS Therapy
TMS therapy is covered by UnitedHealthcare for patients who meet Optum's clinical criteria. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive, FDA-cleared treatment for major depressive disorder that has not improved with medication. For most commercial UHC plans, Optum's TMS policy generally looks for at least two antidepressant trials that did not help, though criteria can differ by plan type. Good Health requests prior authorization from Optum before treatment begins.
Spravato (Esketamine) Coverage with UnitedHealthcare
Spravato is an FDA-approved esketamine nasal spray for adults with treatment-resistant depression, or with major depressive disorder and active suicidal thoughts. Treatment takes place in our Brooklyn office, where a clinician monitors you for the full observation period after each dose. UnitedHealthcare covers Spravato when prior authorization and medical necessity requirements are met, and our team prepares and submits the request for you.
Coverage varies between UnitedHealthcare plans. Good Health confirms your specific benefits before your first visit, so there are no unexpected costs.
Conditions Treated by Mental Health Providers Accepting UnitedHealthcare
Our mental health providers accepting UnitedHealthcare treat adults, adolescents, and children for concerns such as:
- 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 ongoing sleep problems
- Adjustment disorders after major life changes
- Grief and loss
- Co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns
If you are not sure whether we treat your concern, call (718) 522-3600, and our intake team will tell you before you schedule.
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How to Use Your UnitedHealthcare Plan at Good Health
- Schedule by phone or online. Have your UHC ID card ready, since we will take down your member ID, group number, and plan type.
- Get your benefits verified. Our team checks your copay, deductible status, referral rules, and any authorization needs before your first visit.
- Attend your first appointment. Come to 26 Court Street, Suite 1510, in Downtown Brooklyn, or join by telehealth from NY, NJ, PA, FL, or CT.
- Let us manage authorizations. If TMS or Spravato is recommended, we send the clinical documentation and prior authorization request to Optum.
- Continue care with direct billing. Follow-up medication visits, therapy sessions, and TMS or Spravato treatments are billed straight to UnitedHealthcare.
Good Health Psychiatric Services welcomes UnitedHealthcare members looking for psychiatric services accepting UHC in Brooklyn, or a telehealth psychiatrist in one of our five states. Same-day and next-day appointments are available for evaluations and therapy, and we review your benefits in advance so you know your costs before your visit.
Call (718) 522-3600 or book online. If you have questions about what your UnitedHealthcare plan covers for mental health care, our front desk can review your benefits with you before you book.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Good Health Psychiatric Services is in-network with most UnitedHealthcare plans, including employer-sponsored, individual marketplace, and Medicare Advantage coverage. Your visits are billed at UHC’s contracted rates, so your share is typically lower than with an out-of-network psychiatrist. We verify your UnitedHealthcare benefits at no cost before your first appointment.
Optum is part of UnitedHealth Group, and Optum Behavioral Health manages mental health benefits for most UnitedHealthcare plans. That is why your ID card may list a separate behavioral health phone number. Some practices accept UHC for medical care but are not in Optum’s mental health network. Good Health is in-network for UnitedHealthcare behavioral health, so your visits are covered at in-network rates.
It depends on your plan. Most UHC Choice and Choice Plus plans let you book mental health care directly. Navigate and HMO-style plans may ask you to work through your primary care provider. Starting in 2026, most UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage HMO plans require PCP referrals for certain specialist services. Our front desk checks your referral rules when verifying your benefits.
Yes, Good Health accepts UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans, including AARP-branded plans, for psychiatry and therapy. Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks and cost-sharing, separate from Original Medicare, so we confirm that your specific plan includes Good Health and whether it needs a referral. Have your plan name and member ID ready when you call.
Your cost depends on your plan’s copay or coinsurance and how much of your deductible you have met. The federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act prevents UHC from setting stricter cost-sharing or visit limits for mental health care than for similar medical care. Good Health sends a cost estimate based on your actual benefits before your first visit, and our team can help with an appeal if a claim is denied.