About De Borrah Wright
MDDr. De Borrah Wright is a board-certified psychiatrist and pediatrician who works with children, adolescents, young adults and women navigating perinatal, postpartum and major life transitions. She provides compassionate, evidence-based care using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), medication management and developmentally informed psychiatric treatment tailored to each stage of life. Dr. Wright provides services to Therapy Center of New York (TCNY) clients.
Dr. Wright most recently served as the Medical Director of Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Services at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, where she led multidisciplinary treatment planning, staff development and quality-improvement initiatives to support high-acuity youth. Her leadership emphasized preventive, culturally responsive and holistic behavioral health care. She has also partnered with Medgar Evers College Preparatory School to promote preventive, school-based mental health support for students.
A distinctive strength is her dual training in psychiatry and pediatrics. In addition to her psychiatric expertise, Dr. Wright has extensive prior experience as a pediatrician in Massachusetts, including serving as a Consulting Medical Director for the Chicopee, MA public school district and practicing at Pediatrics Associates (Westfield, MA) and Sumner Pediatrics (Springfield, MA). This gives her a uniquely integrated perspective across pediatric and psychiatric care. Clients commonly see her for ADHD, OCD, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), depression, eating disorders, mood disorders, panic attacks, grief, infertility, relationship issues, self-esteem, stress and trauma/PTSD, and she can integrate faith-based (Christianity) considerations when clients wish.
She completed her psychiatric residency in General Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Augusta University Medical College of Georgia and her pediatric residency at Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital. She offers comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, medication management and therapy across the lifespan. Prospective clients can contact the TCNY administrative team for her start date, availability and details.
Education & Training
Conditions Treated by De Borrah Wright, MD
Children 5-18, Men & Women 18-40, Families
ADHD
OCD
Anxiety
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Biological Psychiatry
Christianity
Depression
Eating Disorders
Grief Counseling
Infertility & Reproduction
Mood Disorders
Panic Attack Therapy
Relationship Issues
Self-Esteem & Motivation
Stress
Trauma Therapy/PTSD
Therapy Approaches Used by De Borrah Wright, MD
Med Mgmt: Prescribing and monitoring medication to keep treatment on track.
Med Mgmt & Therapy: Combining medication and talk therapy for balanced mental care.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Reframing negative thoughts to improve your emotions and daily behavior.
Mindfulness: Staying present and calm by observing thoughts without judgment.
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
Mindfulness
Med Mgmt & Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Office Locations
De Borrah Wright sees patients at Therapy Center of New York's offices and offers telepsychiatry to patients across New York State
FAQs
What does Dr. De Borrah Wright treat?
Dr. Wright treats children, adolescents, young adults and women navigating perinatal, postpartum and major life transitions, for ADHD, OCD, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), depression, eating disorders, mood disorders, panic attacks, grief, infertility, relationship issues, self-esteem, stress, and trauma and PTSD. She can integrate faith-based (Christianity) considerations when clients wish.
Does she offer online therapy in New York?
Yes. Dr. Wright will see clients across New York, including through secure telehealth.
What therapy approaches does she use?
A board-certified psychiatrist and pediatrician, Dr. Wright offers comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, medication management and therapy, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, psycho-education, psychopharmacology and psychotherapy.
Does Dr. De Borrah Wright work with children and adults?
Yes. Dr. Wright works with children aged 5 to 18, men and women aged 18 to 40, and families.
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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