Integrative Psychiatry for Treatment-Resistant Depression, Anxiety & Addiction

Evolution Medicine specializes in general psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and integrative medicine. We combine standard psychiatric care with advanced functional testing to identify the critical imbalances keeping you stuck. Your integrated treatment plan may include:

• Medication optimization (not simply adding prescriptions) to support mood, anxeity, substance use issues, and more...
• Targeted nutritional protocols and supplements
• Gut healing and inflammation reduction
• Hormone balancing and metabolic support
• Trauma-informed psychotherapy and EMDR
• Meditation and nervous system regulation

The result: You finally understand why you've been struggling—and you have a clear roadmap to lasting healing, not just temporary relief.

Located in the heart of NYC- Midtown Manhattan, 2 blocks from Grand Central Station, Evolution Medicine provides integrative psychiatry, addiction treatment, and functional medicine to patients in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Florida and California.

NYC's Leading Integrative Addiction Psychiatry Team

Dr. Sonya Lazarevic is double board-certified in General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry—a distinction held by less than 5% of psychiatrists nationwide. With over 30 years serving patients in New York City, Dr. Lazarevic combines conventional psychiatric excellence with advanced training in integrative medicine, nutritional psychiatry, and regenerative medicine.

Her personal journey healing from an autoimmune disorder deepened her commitment to root-cause medicine. She practices the comprehensive care she sought for herself.

Dr. Lazarevic is joined by:

Dr. Shuki Cohen - Clinical psychologist specializing in trauma-informed psychotherapy, EMDR, and integrative approaches to healing

Ms. Helaine Polanco - Functional nutritionist specializing in women's health and the gut-brain relationship

Meet Our Team → Together, our team brings 65+ years of combined clinical experience in psychiatry, psychology, and functional nutrition.

Evidence-based, comprehensive psychiatry that addresses the whole person.

We use cutting-edge functional and regenerative medicine alongside evidence-based psychiatry to treat the whole person—not just the diagnosis.

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Schedule Consultation | Call (212) 924-2871

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where is Evolution Medicine located?
A: We're located at 280 Madison Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, just 2 blocks from Grand Central Station.

Q: What types of psychiatry do you specialize in?
A: We specialize in integrative psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and functional medicine approaches to mental health.

Q: Do you treat treatment-resistant depression?
A: Yes, Dr. Lazarevic and her team are most utilized for treatment-resistant cases using a comprehensive approach that combines psychiatry, functional medicine, advanced laboratory testing, and specific forms of therapy (such as trauma focused) to support the healing process.

Q: What states do you serve?
A: We see patients from New York, Connecticut, Florida, California and Massachusetts starting with in-person appointments, offering telemedicine follow up care.

Q: Do you accept insurance?
A: We are a self-pay practice and provide superbills for out-of-network insurance reimbursement.