Psychiatry in New York, New York Christine-Marie Garcia, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Licenses: CPNP-PC, PMHS
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 0-17
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: Yes

Christine-Marie Garcia, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Christine has an eclectic background. Her approach has been influenced by a nursing background in the care of children with special needs particularly in epilepsy. Developmental psychology and the attachment research have left their impressions, along with guidance of many wonderful mentors in the field of psychiatry. She has two master’s degrees The first was a master’s in psychology, obtained at the New School where she did research in attachment theory in the Mahler Laboratory.
The second was in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, obtained at CUNY Hunter-Bellevue. Christine continued her specialization at NYU and received a Post Masters’ Certificate in the Care of Children with Special Needs. She completed this education in 2002. Her approach to treatment is primarily psychopharmacological. Her area of expertise is the care of child with anxiety and or depressive disorders as well as ADHD. She does not provide treatment for children with autism, eating disorders, and substance abuse disorders, as she believes these conditions are best addressed in a team approach.
Expertise
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Elevance (Anthem/Empire BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- MagnaCare
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- World Trade Center (HealthSmart)
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
Education
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Hunter College
Graduate School | 2000
New York, NY, United States
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Hunter College
Medical Education | 2000
New York, NY, United States
Languages
- English
FAQs
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Christine-Marie Garcia generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 631-323-6546 to find out Christine-Marie Garcia's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Christine-Marie Garcia:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Elevance (Anthem/Empire BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- MagnaCare
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- World Trade Center (HealthSmart)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 631-323-6546 to see how we can help.
Yes, Christine-Marie Garcia is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Yes, Christine-Marie Garcia does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Christine-Marie Garcia is currently offering in-office visits.