MagnaCare Psychiatrists in New York, NY

Ashely Sansom, DNP, PMHNP-BC is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She obtained a Master and Doctor of Nursing Science from Columbia University and specializes in diagnosis, medication management, and therapy. Dr. Sansom has practiced in a variety of settings, allowing her to work with children, adolescents, adults, and families with a wide range of disorders including anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and PTSD.

Jieun Jung is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, with extensive experience in medication management and counseling. As part of her education, she studied at Ewha Womans University (Seoul, South Korea) and NYU, and she is fluent in English and Korean. She has worked with various populations, seeing patients at pediatric, adult, and geriatric psychiatric inpatient units, nursing homes, and community outpatient clinics.

When a child is struggling, it is vitally important to uncover the correct cause. The process or journey should enable a child to take part and gain mastery over the issue. Equally important is identifying all those that should assist with the child an important part of the journey. Christine Garcia considers herself a provider and advocate, but mainly a facilitator. Identifying and negotiating all the settings your child is a part of, getting them to align are essential for a child to grow and flourish. This can only be achieved through open communication and active participation of everyone in this process.

Marissa's strong desire and passion in providing services to individuals struggling with mental health problems was the driving force in her attainment of her psychiatric mental health NP license. She believes in treating people with compassion and empathy in a caring, non-judgmental holistic manner.

Shirley Duane, FNP, PMHNP is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certified throughout the Lifespan. She received her Post Master degree in Psychiatric Nursing at D'Youville University and her Family Nurse Practitioner Degree through SUNY Buffalo. She is also certified as a Geriatric Specialist. Shirley has practiced in a variety of settings and specialties allowing her to work with adolescents and adults with a wide range of disorders, including addictions, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, OCD and PTSD.

Imran Faisal is a Psychiatrist in New York who has been practicing since 2000. He graduated from King Edward Medical College Pakistan. Imran believes in a treatment philosophy that is biological and eclectic. In his spare time, Imran enjoys European football.

Dr. Yacoub has expertise in complex mood disorders, psychotic disorders, interventional psychiatry, and advanced psychopharmacology. Dr. Yacoub focuses on the interconnectivity of the mind, body, and soul. In addition to medication management, he is proficient in supportive and interpersonal psychotherapy. He has treated adults, geriatric patients and diverse populations including and veterans. He is dedicated and empathetic to all his patients.

Dr. Susmita Hazarika is a Board Certified Psychiatrist who completed her Psychiatry residency from Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She grew up in the north eastern part of India, and completed her medical school at Guahati medical college, followed by psychiatry residency at Silchar Medical College before moving to the US. She has expertise in treating patients with various psychopathologies which includes mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, ADHD and behavioral issues associated with other medical conditions.

Jenny Louissaint PMHNP-BC is a team-oriented, Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extended behavioral health nursing experience. She received her Masters of Science in Nursing from Hunter College specializing in Psychiatric Nursing Across the Lifespan. Ms. Louissaint uses evident-based practices in psychopharmacology along with supportive, outcome-oriented therapy to treat depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and attention disorders. Jenny supports adult patients in meeting their treatment goals, collaborating with patients' friends and family when necessary.

Hello there! My name is Chloe Weiner and I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. I trained at Columbia University where I obtained my doctoral degree in psychiatric nursing practice. I have a wide variety of clinical experience ranging from inpatient to outpatient settings with individuals across the lifespan working through a variety of mental health symptoms. At its core, my work is always trauma-informed and I strive to create a safe, collaborative, and therapeutic environment that empowers those I have the opportunity to work with.

Dr. Cameron Mahle achieved his medical doctorate from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. His specialty training was completed at the Mount Sinai Hospital System. He obtained dual undergrad degrees in biology and anthropology at The Ohio State University. In addition to private practice, Dr. Mahle works at local NYC hospitals as an attending psychiatrist. Here he manages psychiatric emergencies and trains/supervises resident psychiatrists and medical students. Dr. Mahle's training had special emphasis in psychodynamic psychotherapy; a school of thought geared towards high-functioning and intelligent individuals.

Rayner A. Berrios, PMHNP-BC is a bilingual Columbia trained Spanish-speaking Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who understands the importance of providing culturally competent care. He is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10+ years of experience working in hospitals and clinical settings. Mr. Berrios tailors treatment to the individual based on evidence based practice in psychopharmacology along with supportive, solution therapy. Working with Rayner, patients can expect a warm, participatory and respectful style that empowers them toward their mental health goal.

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Dr. Rao is a double-boarded general and child & adolescent psychiatrist. She was born and raised in NJ, attended Rutgers University as an undergraduate in the business school, and spent some time working in corporate America before pursuing a career in medicine. Dr. Rao attended New Jersey Medical School, opted to stay in NJ for psychiatric residency training at Rutgers University and then pursued fellowship training there in child and adolescent psychiatry. During training, she gained valuable experience in treating mood disorders, psychosis, trauma, addiction, forensics as well as multiple therapies.

Jena M. Simon, DNP, is a Double Board-Certified nurse practitioner specializing in psychiatric mental health and family health. After graduating from Columbia University in 2010 as a Family and Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Simon worked in New York City at a large tertiary medical center caring for adults with sickle cell disease. In this role, she became attuned to the needs of people living with chronic illness and chronic pain.

Victor McGregor, PMHNP-BC, Ph.D., has an extensive career in both psychology and psychiatry. He earned his Ph.D. in Depth Psychology from Union Institute and University, and his PMHNP from Columbia University, Advanced Post Master Psychiatric Nurse Training Program, and his Masters in Psychiatric Nursing from the University Pennsylvania. Dr. McGregor is motivated by the diverse complexities of the human mind, and explores the underlying biological, psychological, social, developmental, and even metaphysical elements of holistic health.

Laura Velli is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2016. She earned her Master of Science degree from the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program at Vanderbilt University and her Bachelor of Science from the Accelerated Second-Degree Nursing. Laura also received her first undergraduate degree in English from Rutgers University. Laura is a compassionate clinician and dedicated to improving the quality of care that clients with psychiatric illnesses receive.

Are you often anxious, or down in the dumps? Do you wish you could be closer to the people in your life? Are you feeling a little lost? I can help you create the life you want. As a psychiatrist who practices an innovative, growthful approach called social therapy, I won't diagnose or label you. Instead, we'll work together to discover new ways for you to do your relationships, your work, your life. I'll help you develop new emotional tools and skills.

As a psychiatrist and mental health nurse practitioner, I am deeply passionate about providing comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals struggling with mental health disorders. With a background in psychiatry and advanced training in nursing, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals achieve optimal mental wellness and quality of life. My commitment to evidence-based practice, coupled with a holistic approach to treatment, allows me to address the complex needs of my patients.