Elizabeth Zharovsky, MD, Private Psychiatrist in NYC
Dr. Elizabeth Zharovsky, MD, is a psychiatrist providing evidence-based mental health care for adults and older adults at Dr. Iospa Psychiatry Consulting Group in Midtown NYC near Bryant Park.
Known for her calm and compassionate style, she blends neuroscience, psychopharmacology, and mind-body medicine to help patients achieve clarity, balance, and long-term resilience.
She provides in-person and telepsychiatry sessions to patients in New York, New Jersey, and Florida, offering discreet care tailored to each individual’s needs.
“My goal is to understand each patient’s unique story and use every scientific and human tool available to help them heal, grow, and thrive.”
— Dr. Elizabeth Zharovsky
A Personalized, Results-Oriented Approach to Integrative Psychiatry in Midtown NYC
Patients often describe their work with Dr. Zharovsky as steady and reassuring. She listens carefully, looks at the whole picture, and helps people make sense of what they’re experiencing. When additional support is needed—whether that’s neuropsychological testing, Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT), or therapies such as CBT, DBT-informed work, psychodynamic treatment, or trauma-focused care—she helps coordinate those services so everything feels connected rather than fragmented. Her focus is on assisting patients to feel clearer, more balanced, and better able to move through their lives with confidence.:
Medication management customized to each patient’s health profile
Neuropsychological & psychoeducational testing for ADHD, memory disorders, and workplace accommodations
Cognitive remediation therapy (CRT) focuses on memory, attention, and executive functioning.
Holistic support that considers cultural background, medical history, and lifestyle factors
Patients appreciate her ability to blend clinical rigor with compassion, helping them regain clarity, focus, balance, and resilience. Her patients often seek an Integrative Psychiatrist in Midtown NYC near Bryant Park who combines science, empathy, and personalized care in every session.
Conditions Treated by an Integrative Psychiatrist in Midtown NYC
Dr. Zharovsky provides full-spectrum psychiatric care for adults and older adults. Her areas of expertise include:
Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Women’s Mental Health (reproductive, perimenopausal, and hormonal psychiatry)
Metabolic and Weight-Related Psychiatry (linking obesity medicine and mental health)
- Adult ADHD and Executive Functioning Issues
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- PTSD and Trauma-Related Conditions
Cognitive and Geriatric Psychiatry (memory, attention, and late-life mood disorders)
- Treatment-resistant depression.
Clinical Approach
Dr. Zharovsky blends scientific precision with empathetic listening, creating a safe, collaborative space for patients to explore their concerns. Her care philosophy integrates:
- Comprehensive evaluations that explore biological, psychological, and lifestyle factors
- Evidence-based psychopharmacology for mood, anxiety, and cognitive conditions
- Integrative psychiatry that includes nutrition, metabolic health, and wellness strategies
- Psychotherapy-informed support drawing from CBT, trauma-informed care, and supportive therapy
- Collaborative care with primary and specialty physicians for holistic outcomes
Her treatment style is both evidence-based and personally attentive, helping patients feel informed, empowered, and supported throughout their care.
Academic & Research Background
Dr. Zharovsky completed her psychiatry residency at SUNY Downstate, serving as Chief Resident of Outpatient Psychiatry at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County. She earned her MD from Chicago Medical School, where she was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society for excellence in compassionate care.
Her academic foundation in Neuroscience and Biology at Brandeis University shaped her lifelong curiosity about brain-behavior relationships. She also pursued advanced training in Obesity Medicine at Columbia University, expanding her expertise in the mind-body connection between metabolic health and mental wellness.
Prior to private practice, Dr. Zharovsky conducted research at The Friedman Brain Institute at Mount Sinai, contributing to the groundbreaking PsychENCODE Project. Her publications have appeared in Science, Nature Neuroscience, Schizophrenia Bulletin, and Biological Psychiatry. She continues to teach and supervise psychiatry residents and medical students on a variety of clinical skills and topics.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Zharovsky
Choosing a psychiatrist in NYC means finding care that unites neuroscience, compassion, and collaboration, which is exactly what Dr. Zharovsky provides. Patients often describe Dr. Zharovsky as calm, personable, and genuinely invested in their well-being. They chose her for her:
- Board certification and an integrative approach
- Academic and research excellence
- Attentive, personalized care
- Collaborative communication style
- Commitment to privacy and long-term growth
At Dr. Iospa Psychiatry Consulting Group, she provides a modern and discreet environment for New Yorkers seeking advanced mental health care. Each treatment plan combines medical expertise and psychological insight, providing both immediate relief and lasting resilience.
Outside of clinical work, Dr. Zharovsky enjoys cooking, photography, creative writing, and travel. She is inspired by narrative medicine and the lens it provides for examining cultural and emotional understandings of health; storytelling becomes a bridge between scientific discovery and empathy. Her personal and professional life reflects her dedication to curiosity, creativity, and connection. Her practice as a person-centered psychiatrist conveniently located in Midtown NYC continues that same balance, merging clinical excellence with genuine human understanding.