Psychiatrists in 10016

As a physician, psychotherapist and healer my goal is to work with you to create a treatment approach centered around you as an individual, based on your unique needs and wishes. I did my residency at New York University. I had psychoanalytic psychotherapy training. I have research experience. I have extensive experience in psychotherapy and prescribing medications for a wide range of issues.

I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner offering psychotherapy and medication management with expertise in treating mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, and psychotic disorders. I have served a wide range of patient populations including the chronically homeless, justice involved individuals, and patients with dual diagnosis. I received my graduate degree from New York University.

I am an ANCC board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I first earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Delaware. I served as a nurse in several fields and joined the Army Reserve as a medic. In 2021, I earned my Master of Science in Nursing at National University. I specialize in psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy for patients with depression, anxiety, mood and personality disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

I've worked at length with a wide variety of people. From counseling at an all-girl college to working in the prison system, I find strong connections with people from all walks of life. From a compatible connection can grow a good relationship; and this is what I base treatment upon. Adept at treating all standard psychiatric disorders as well as focusing in addressing the trauma related, substance, food, Relationship/Interpersonal, gender, sexual , and cultural problems that often accompany them.

As an experienced psychiatrist, I know the pain mental illness brings into the lives of patients and families. My goal is to help you find relief, and to live a more fulfilling life. I am a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, and also worked with Columbia Psychiatry. I work with adults who are facing mental health, relationship, self-esteem, and career difficulties. I use a collaborative and compassionate approach, including psychodynamic, as well as cognitive behavioral, and supportive psychotherapy techniques. I also offer my expertise in psychopharmacology when appropriate.

I am a Yale-educated, Cornell- and Columbia-trained psychiatrist (MD) with a PhD in neuroscience, providing customized treatment based on individual needs. I am committed to improving the wellness of my patients through a flexible and responsive approach. I specialize in psychotherapy and psychopharmacology for anxiety, OCD, ADHD, mood, and personality disorders. I am well versed in CBT, IPT, DBT, and psychodynamic psychotherapy (insight-oriented psychotherapy). I'm board certified (ABPN) in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. I believe that effective treatment requires getting to know patients as individuals.

I treat adults and adolescents with a wide array of emotional and psychological concerns, such as depression, anxiety, concentration problems, emotional dysregulation, and bipolar disorder. I also help individuals struggling with relationship or work issues, low self-esteem, anger/irritability, sleep troubles, and questions of meaning and purpose. A thorough and comprehensive psychiatric consultation demands that my patient and I do our best to understand all the potential reasons for their presentation for help. I focus on an alliance that supports an interaction of mutual involvement rather than a traditional paternalistic or authoritarian hierarchy in the doctor-patient relationship.

I am a Doctoral trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of health care experience and 16 years of psychopharmacology and psychotherapy expertise. I received my Doctorate and Master’s degrees from the prestigious Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) IHP in Boston. I provide a safe environment and partnership with my clients. I customize pharmaceutical and therapy solutions based on individual needs.