Maria Carmona, PMHNP, Psychiatry in Garden City, New York

Maria Carmona helps children, adolescents, adults, and older adults across New York achieve better mental health through compassionate, personalized care that combines psychiatric expertise with a deep commitment to patient wellness. At LifeStance Health, she supports individuals experiencing ADHD, anxiety, and depression, helping them better understand their symptoms and develop effective treatment plans that promote long-term stability and improved quality of life. As a prescriber, Maria offers medication management services while partnering closely with patients and families to support meaningful progress. Maria is especially passionate about treating anxiety, depression, and ADHD. She understands how these conditions can affect school performance, relationships, work responsibilities, self-esteem, and daily functioning. Her goal is to help patients gain greater confidence in managing their symptoms while equipping them with practical tools to thrive in their personal and professional lives. She believes that successful treatment starts with listening carefully, understanding each patient’s unique experiences, and developing an individualized plan of care. Her approach incorporates evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based strategies. Maria also provides psychological testing as part of a comprehensive evaluation process when appropriate. While her primary clinical focus includes ADHD, anxiety, and depression, she also works with patients facing additional mental health and behavioral health concerns, tailoring treatment to each individual’s needs. Maria is dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where patients feel comfortable discussing challenges and celebrating progress. She values collaboration with families and recognizes the importance of treating the whole person, not just the diagnosis. Her ability to provide care in Spanish helps her connect with and support a broader range of patients seeking mental health services in New York. Outside of her clinical practice, Maria’s professional passion centers on helping people find relief from anxiety, substance use concerns, depression, and ADHD. She finds great fulfillment in supporting patients as they build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and work toward healthier, more balanced lives.