BOARD CERTIFIED PSYCHIATRIST

LANRE DOKUN, M.D.

What clients say about Dr. Dokun

  • I've been in therapy for years and this is the first time I found someone who was able to help me through the worst of my depression and anxiety. I was ready to accept a more mediocre life, but with Dr. Dokun's help, everything turned around. I'm so grateful to finally get my life back.

    -Alexis N., Google
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  • Professional, caring and well rounded approach. When you are making the delicate choice to choose a professional, I highly recommend Dr. Dokun. You will be in good hands!

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  • Dr. Dokun changed my daughter's life from one of sometimes severe depression, to stable, manageable life to now, showing true self love, back to her loveable personality. He also then helped me enhance my life, helping me to a much happier place. Thank You.

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ABOUT DR. DOKUN

Lanre Dokun, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist in New York City at Healthy Minds NYC located in Midtown East, Manhattan. Dr. Dokun founded Healthy Minds NYC in 2017 with the aim of providing high quality, effective mental health care for working professionals. As a highly driven and academically accomplished individual with an Ivy league education, he understands the pressures and demands of elite corporate and academic environments. Dr. Dokun seeks to help motivated and successful clients realize whole life success and a balanced quality of life. 

  • Dr. Dokun is personable but direct, working with clients to set and meet concrete goals. This means aiding clients in navigating psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more. Dr. Dokun also helps clients navigate career goals, interpersonal relationships/conflicts, and establish long-term financial stability.

    Dr. Dokun is an Ivy League-educated physician who received his bachelor's degree from Brown University (with a double concentration in Philosophy and Psychology) and his medical degree from The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He is an accomplished clinician, teacher, and humanitarian.

    During his time at The Mount Sinai Hospital, he was chosen as Teacher of the Year due to his efforts in educating medical students and residents. He helped establish and manage a free mental health clinic in East Harlem and was chosen by the American Psychiatric Association as a SAMHSA Minority Fellow. He contributed to The Mount Sinai Experts Guide in Psychiatry with a chapter focusing on racial and ethnic differences in response to psychoactive medications.

    Dr. Dokun has supervised medical students in the care of psychiatric patients as well as provided academic and career counseling for aspiring physicians. He has also worked as a consultant to the Ministry of Health of Belize and supervised Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in medication management as well as provided training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

    Prior to working at The Mount Sinai Hospital, he taught a course at the University of Pennsylvania’s Social Learning Disorders Program, researched the connections between HIV and psychiatric illness, and led a group therapy treatment to help young adults on the autism spectrum have more meaningful personal relationships.

Areas of Specialization

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • ADHD

  • Financial Therapy

  • Weight Management

Clinical Style

  • Personable, but direct

  • Works with clients to set and meet concrete goals

Therapeutic Modalities

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

Education & Training

  • Brown University - double concentration in Philosophy and Psychology

  • The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Advanced Training & Certification

  • Teacher of the Year for Mount Sinai

Ready to get started?

Book your first session with our team by scheduling a free consultation call with the Healthy Minds NYC care coordinator. During this complimentary call, we’ll explore your exact care needs to ensure your provider is the right fit for your goals, style, and availability.