About Noeen Sarfraz
MDDr. Noeen Sarfraz is a board-certified psychiatrist and public health professional with clinical trial experience and an extensive publication record. She brings a research-informed, evidence-based perspective to her clients at Therapy Center of New York (TCNY).
Dr. Sarfraz is formerly the Associate Program Director for the Psychiatry Residency Program at the Oklahoma State University School of Osteopathic Medicine and Assistant Medical Director at its teaching hospital, The Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health (in Tulsa, Oklahoma). She was previously an Acting Attending at Louisiana State University (Shreveport) and a Public Health Expert with the Louisiana Department of Health. Her academic contributions are broad: she has been published in journals including the Journal of Traumatic Stress Disorders & Treatment and the Journal of Smoking Cessation, with additional publications pending across respected outlets such as the Psychopharmacology Bulletin, Springer Nature, the Handbook on Autism & Pervasive Developmental Disorders, and Best Practice and Research: Clinical Anesthesiology. This depth of scholarship is a meaningful marker of expertise in the field.
At TCNY, Dr. Sarfraz works with children aged 6 to 18 and adults 18 and older, providing medication management. Clients commonly see her for OCD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), depression, eating disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, stress, trauma/PTSD, conflict resolution, cyber-bullying concerns, gender transitions and LGBTQ-related issues. Her therapeutic toolkit includes behavioral therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), mindfulness, psychoanalytic and psychodynamic psychotherapy, psycho-education, psychopharmacology and supportive psychotherapy.
Her training includes a residency at Louisiana State University (Shreveport), combined MD and Master of Public Health degrees from the University of Oklahoma, and an undergraduate degree in biological sciences and philosophy from Mount Holyoke. Care is available across New York in person and through secure telehealth. Prospective clients can contact the TCNY administrative team to confirm her current availability, the concerns she is accepting, and insurance and scheduling details.
Education & Training
Conditions Treated by Noeen Sarfraz, MD
OCD
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Conflict Resolution
Cyber-Bullying or Sexting
Depression
Eating Disorders
Gender Transitions
LGBTQ Issues & Concerns
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorders
Stress
Trauma Therapy/PTSD
Therapy Approaches Used by Noeen Sarfraz, MD
Med Mgmt: Prescribing and monitoring medication to keep treatment on track.
Behavioral Therapy: Changing unhelpful behaviors through practical, structured, goal-focused techniques.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Reframing negative thoughts to improve your emotions and daily behavior.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): Building skills to manage emotions and handle stress healthily.
Mindfulness: Staying present and calm by observing thoughts without judgment.
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy: Uncovering deep unconscious patterns shaping your thoughts and feelings.
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: Exploring past experiences to understand current emotions and patterns.
Psycho-education: Learning about your condition to manage it with confidence.
Psychopharmacology: Using medication thoughtfully to balance mood and support recovery.
Psychotherapy: A safe space to talk, heal, and grow emotionally.
Med Mgmt
Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
DBT
Office Locations
Noeen Sarfraz sees patients at Therapy Center of New York's offices and offers telepsychiatry to patients across New York State
FAQs
What does Dr. Noeen Sarfraz treat?
Dr. Sarfraz treats children and adults for OCD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), depression, eating disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, stress, trauma and PTSD, conflict resolution, cyber-bullying concerns, gender transitions and LGBTQ-related issues.
Does she offer online therapy in New York?
Yes. Dr. Sarfraz sees clients across New York both in person and through secure telehealth.
What therapy approaches does she use?
Dr. Sarfraz provides medication management, drawing on behavioral therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, psychoanalytic and psychodynamic psychotherapy, psycho-education, psychopharmacology and supportive psychotherapy.
Does Dr. Noeen Sarfraz work with children and adults?
Yes. Dr. Sarfraz works with children aged 6 to 18 as well as adults 18 and older.
How do I book an appointment or ask about insurance?
Call Therapy Center of New York at (212) 725-0192 or message the team through contact-us to check availability and book an appointment. For insurance questions, please see the insurance page at insurance or contact TCNY to confirm your coverage.
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