About
Dr. Tiongko
Dr. Luis Tiongko is a Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist. He is the founder of T Psychaitry.
He completed his general residency training at Cooper University Hospital and Child and Adolescent fellowship training at Northwell Zucker Hillside Hospital. He is a staff psychiatrist at Rockland Children’s Psychiatric Center.
He treats children, adolescents, and adults facing challenges with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, Autism, Tics/Tourettes, eating disorder or other behavioral issues. These struggles often affect their academic performance, social relationships, and family life.
He does comprehensive evaluations and individualized treatment planning tailored to patients needs.
Our goals include managing symptoms, improving coping skills, and fostering healthier relationships.
Dr Tiongko provides medication management + brief psychotherapy.
The Mission:
High-quality, flexible psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults—built on collaboration, coordinated support, and strengthening families and communities.
We encourage to involve families every step of the way, tailoring strategies to support the individual within the context of their home, school, social, and work environment.
The Belief:
It takes a village!
Current Standard of Care
Intake Time: 45-60 minutes
Follow up time: 10-15 minutes
Follow up visits: Every Month, Limited Availability
Access to provider: Phone Call, email response after 72 hours
Provider:Patient load ratio: High
VS
Concierge Model
Intake Time: 60-90 minutes
Follow up time: 30-45 minutes
Follow up: Can be every 2 weeks as needed, with more availability of slots
Access to provider: Easier access through Direct Messaging, guaranteed response within 48-72 hours
Provider:Patient Load ratio: Low
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A 90-minute comprehensive psychiatric assessment is an in-depth evaluation conducted by a psychiatrist to assess an individual's mental health. The goal is to gather detailed information about the patient’s psychiatric history, current symptoms, and overall mental well-being. Key components of the assessment typically include:
Clinical Interview: The psychiatrist asks about the patient's psychiatric history, including any prior diagnoses, treatments, and hospitalizations. They explore family psychiatric history, medical history, and social background (e.g., relationships, occupation, substance use).
Symptom Review: A thorough review of current symptoms related to mood, anxiety, thought patterns, sleep, appetite, concentration, and energy levels. This helps identify issues like depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis, etc.
Mental Status Examination (MSE): An assessment of the patient's cognitive functions, mood, behavior, thought process, and overall mental state. This includes observations of speech, thought content (e.g., delusions or hallucinations), orientation (e.g., time, place), memory, and judgment.
Diagnostic Clarification: Based on the information collected, the psychiatrist may provide or refine a diagnosis using standardized criteria like the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders).
Treatment Planning: Discussion of potential treatment options, including medication, psychotherapy, lifestyle changes, and referrals to other mental health professionals if needed.
Risk Assessment: Evaluation of any risks of self-harm, harm to others, or neglect, particularly in patients with severe psychiatric symptoms or a history of suicidality.
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For patients requiring pharmacological support, we provide safe and evidence-based medication management. We maintain open communication with primary care teams to ensure coordinated care.
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We are committed to providing care that is as unique as each person we serve. We believe in creating highly personalized treatment plans, tailored to meet the individual needs, strengths, and goals of each patient and their family.
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We coordinate with other healthcare professionals, such as pediatricians, neurologists, and therapists, to ensure seamless care for complex cases. When specialized services are required, we provide referrals to trusted specialists.
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We work with schools to provide consultations and support for children who may be struggling with mental health issues in the educational setting. This includes collaboration with school counselors and educators to address behavioral challenges and create supportive learning environments.
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We are committed to providing care that is as unique as each child we serve. We believe in creating highly personalized treatment plans, tailored to meet the individual needs, strengths, and goals of each child and their family.
Services
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