Self Esteem Psychiatrists in 10018

I’m a board-certified psychiatrist offering a blend of psychotherapy and medication management to help you achieve your goals. My aim is to deliver evidence-based care that aligns with your values and addresses your concerns. I have expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, addiction, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and more. While I draw on my experience, I view becoming one’s authentic self as a unique process for every individual. My approach is eclectic, drawing from psychodynamic, relational, CBT, and other frameworks with a casual conversation style.

Kristoffer Acasio is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Kristoffer strives to build a collaborative relationship with each patient while empowering them to achieve their personal goals. He has experience working with diverse populations to develop effective, well-rounded treatment plans. Kristoffer uses cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and supportive therapy. He helps his patients identify their feelings and symptoms, then guides them in learning new ways to manage those symptoms through medication management and therapy. Kristoffer works with patients ages 18-55.

Miranda Carina Maldonado is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Miranda has experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds and believes the key to wellness is a balance of the mind, body, and soul. Clients go to Miranda looking for a provider that believes in fostering a therapeutic relationship built on mutual trust and collaboration where they can expect to be heard, validated, supported, and respected. As a provider, she strives to support her clients so they can achieve healthy, fulfilling lives with meaning and purpose.

Myrva G. Grand-Pierre is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Myrva makes her clients feel at ease to share their stories that manifest from unique life experiences. In a session with you, she will assess, teach about coping skills, prescribe, and manage medications related to the issues you are experiencing. You can expect to be served by a genuine, respectful, and empathetic provider.

Claudia A. Rhanes is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Claudia helps her patients achieve their goals and restore normalcy to their lives. She is passionate about delivering holistic, individualized care. She believes that empathizing with her patients and normalizing their experiences can help them feel calmer. She educates her patients and draws on their natural strengths to build confidence and self-esteem. Her ultimate goal is to support her patients so they can achieve their highest goals in life.

Jennifer Beach is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Jennifer is committed to meeting her patients where they are on their journeys and helping them improve their lives. She has worked with underserved populations in rural and urban settings, complex trauma survivors, BIPOC individuals, and LBGTQ+ individuals. Her approach is trauma-informed and factors in how social determinants of healthcare impact individuals. Jennifer provides medication management combined with light therapy. Jennifer works with patients ages 18-65

Ashley Mathai is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Ashley partners with her patients to help them achieve their goals by providing holistic, personalized mental health care. During sessions, patients can expect active listening, respect, empathy, collaboration, and, most importantly, trust. She aims to support her patients so they can have holistic, culturally competent, wellness-focused services.

Vanessa is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Throughout our lives we encounter difficult situations and stressors that can make us feel overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed which can lead to other difficulties. However, Vanessa believes every client is unique and will work with you by evaluating both biological and psychosocial influences which may cause added stress. Her goal is to help you strengthen your overall well-being. During sessions, Vanessa will practice with a person-centered approach with the goal of fostering a trusting and collaborative relationship. She works with clients ages 8-65.

Rachel Waters is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Rachel’s treatment philosophy incorporates the mind and body. She conducts thorough patient assessments that factor in medical or biological contributors to behaviors, referring patients to resources when needed. Her goal is to enrich her patients’ lives so they can embrace life – the good and the bad. Rachel’s patients can expect to establish a trusting relationship with her as they receive individualized, evidence-based care.

As a physician and therapist, I believe that mental health is characterized by flexibility and fluidity of thought and intention. I take a balanced and gentle approach in my treatment style and am careful to gauge and work with each of my patients wherever each may be. I enjoy helping people work to live more authentically and vibrantly. I try to help my patients unlock underlying patterns that may perpetuate a sense of stagnation. While I readily offer the use of medications if and when they may be helpful, I have often found talk therapy to achieve enduring change.

Carmen Wong is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Carmen approaches all problems with the patient in mind knowing that each experience is unique and individual. Her Eastern background and Western approach provide a holistic model of care which is not solely focused on psychopharmacology. She believes that through empathetic and compassionate care, we can all approach life’s obstacles together with growth and resilience. You can expect a collaborative treatment plan with Carmen. You will work together to form a plan that incorporates lifestyle modifications, holistic approaches, and psychopharmacology.

Finding a therapist takes courage, trust, and hope that a new path forward is possible for you. I offer a safe space in which you can be fully seen and valued for who you are, while developing new tools for navigating life’s challenges. My approach is trauma-informed, multicultural, and focuses on understanding you as a whole person. Through healing and self-exploration, we will implement skills together that can help you manage life stressors and improve multiple aspects of your life, ranging from relationships, career, self-esteem, and other long-term goals.

I am a board certified Nurse Practitioner of Psychiatry with a Doctoral Degree from New York University. My clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. I currently provide outpatient medication management and psychotherapy to my clients. In addition to my clinical work, I am a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program at NYU.

Robert Weston is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Robert provides comprehensive care using an integrated approach of brief psychotherapy and judicious use of medication when appropriate. His goal is to support patients in living their most fulfilled lives. During sessions with Robert, patients can expect empathetic, patient-centered care.

Shanda Hwang has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She has experience working with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Amaka Orji has several years of experience working in community mental health. Her skill set focuses on the major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and ADHD. Amaka encourages clients to approach their mental health holistically and thinking outside the box.

Vanessa A. Menjivar is a board-certified mental health psychiatric nurse practitioner. Vanessa understands that most patients have struggled to find treatment due to lack of access, reluctance to seek help, and stigma. To combat these issues, Vanessa creates a safe space where patients can feel comfortable and supported. She guides her patients through self-actualization and empowerment so they can grow and adapt to life’s challenges. Vanessa uses cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and person-centered therapy. Vanessa has been providing care since 2018 and works with patients ages 5-64.

Renee has worked in the mental health field for most of her life. First as a psychiatric nurse, and then as a psychiatric nurse practitioner, capable of working with clients throughout the life cycle. In 2014, Renee was the first nurse in the nation to complete a psychiatric nurse practitioner residency program in a Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Renee received her Doctor of Nursing Practice in 2015 from the Medical University of South Carolina. She enjoys clinical work and teaching and has held academic positions and is currently the director of a training program for psychiatric nurse practitioners.

Doctor Sindhu completed her residency at Bergen Regional Medical Centre in New Jersey and thereafter undertook to complete two Fellowships, one in Schizophrenia Research at Albert Einstein College Of Medicine and another in Geriatric Psychiatry at Montefiore Medical Center, New York. Doctor Sindhu is an Inpatient Attending Psychiatrist at South Beach Psychiatric Centre in Staten Island, New York, and also, at Northwell Staten Island University Medical Center. Dr. Sindhu also worked as an outpatient Psychiatrist.