Scott Krakower Verified Provider

Dr. Scott Krakower is a board-certified psychiatrist serving children, adolescents and adults in Manhasset, NY. He specializes in addiction and substance use disorders, dual diagnosis, anxiety, trauma, ADHD and behavioral addictions including gambling and internet use. Dr. Krakower provides patient-centered psychiatric care that helps clients develop practical coping strategies, build motivation and address the root causes of distress.

Addiction Psychiatry and Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Dr. Krakower’s core focus is treating addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions with comprehensive psychiatric care. He works with clients struggling with substance use, gambling, internet and gaming addiction and dual diagnosis presentations that include anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD.

Treatment integrates medication management with evidence-based therapy approaches, including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing and trauma focused modalities. Sessions are tailored to help you understand patterns driving addictive behaviors, manage cravings and triggers and build lasting skills for recovery and wellness.

Child, Adolescent and Family Psychiatry

Dr. Krakower also provides psychiatric services for children and teens facing ADHD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, OCD and related concerns. He offers individual, family and couples sessions to address how mental health challenges impact the whole family system, using developmentally appropriate interventions including play therapy and attachment-based care.

Locations and Access Information

Dr. Krakower sees clients in person at his Manhasset office and via secure telehealth across New York State, with additional locations in Port Washington, NY, and Coral Springs, FL. He is a child/adolescent and adult psychiatrist offering medication management and therapy informed psychiatric treatment.

Payment is accepted via American Express, Mastercard and check.