Choosing the right mental health provider
if you believe you may suffer from symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mental health disorders, It can be difficult to know where to start in order to get the best care. If you have a primary care doctor it’s a good idea to discuss your situation and try to get a referral, there are many kinds of mental health providers with different specialties and modals of treatments. Below you’ll find a brief description of the expertise we can offer.
Psychiatrists
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who have graduated from medical school and specialized in psychiatry, they are able to prescribe and manage psychiatric medication. Some psychiatrists choose to see patients for medication management only while others may also provide psychotherapy.
My goal is to form collaborative and reciprocal relationships with patients. I can meet their mental health needs in a medical capacity and empower them to lead more fulfilling, he
Read MoreChristine Naungayan, MD
Psychiatry/Forensics Psychiatry
Dr. Lesh will be able to provide psychiatric consultations and pharmacotherapy management for our New Jersey patients
Read MoreBarbra Lesh, MD
Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
Advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) or Advanced practice Nurses (APN) are Licensed registered nurses who have extra training in psychiatry and mental health. Under supervision of medical doctors, they may offer mental health assessments, medication management and psychotherapy.
Her approach is to work collaboratively with the clients and she focuses on teaching, health promotion, clinical guidelines, and integrative care.
Read MoreCassandra Shepard, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatry
After attaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Rutgers University in 2008, she soon realized that her passion for nursing was in treating the mental health of individuals.
Read MoreCatherine Kim, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatry
She also holds another board certification with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a certified medical-surgical nurse. Samantha’s main goal is to help her patient
Read MoreSamantha Colon, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatry
She has been employed in the Mental Health field for over 10 years. Providing psychological and medication evaluations, she focuses on building a therapeutic relationship with her
Read MoreShirley Messina, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatry
She started her career as a Registered Nurse. She received her Bachelors in Nursing from UMDNJ and began working with the addiction population. After seeing the need for psychiatry
Read MoreVaishali Desai, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatry
Therapists and counselors
Many types of professionals can provide a variety of psychotherapeutic approaches used in the treatment of mental health disorders. Therapists can provide talk therapy, including psychodynamic or “insight-oriented” therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, and others. Licensed Clinical social workers (LCSW) and Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) may also have training in particular therapeutic areas that can be very helpful to patients. Therapists and counselors do not prescribe medication.
Christina’s style is encouraging and collaborative, with the client being an active participant in the process. She helps the client turn struggles into opportunities for growth,
Read MoreChristina Van Jura, LCSW
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
I have a mind- body-spirit approach. This approach takes your unique needs and strengths into account. My goal is to create safe and support environment in order for you to heal an
Read MoreEva Pena, LPC
Hypnotherapy, CBT, DBT
The only way that we can live, is if we grow. The only way that we can grow is if we change. The only way that we can change is if we learn. The only way we can learn is if we are
Read MoreJeanie DeVincenzo, LCSW
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, CBT, Co-occurring Disorders
My approach is holistic and client-centered. I want to help you understand your emotions, explore your strengths, and support you as you work toward a state of wellness - at your o
Read MoreLiz Greenberg, LPC
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Coping Skills
I am fluent in Spanish. I have conducted individual and family sessions in Spanish. Also if you are an individual who just feels more comfortable speaking in Spanish, llama me y ha
Read MoreMarily Berndt, LPC
Anxiety, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Bipolar Disorder, Depression
I work with individuals and couples. As a therapist, I work from a person centered approach. My role is to provide support and guidance as each individual navigates through the the
Read MoreShannon Pavas, LCSW
Psychodynamic, Family systems, Cognitive behavioral
She specializes in oncology and grief and loss. Stacey uses multiple modalities to help clients face difficult circumstances, thus enabling them to improve their coping skills and
Read MoreStacey Zanoni, LCSW
Anxiety, Depression, Coping Skills
I provide services for personal behavioral health concerns, work performance issues, relationships, family issues, substance abuse/misuse, etc.
Read MoreDeirdre Comey, LCSW
Concerns, Work performance Issues, Relationships, Family issues, Therapy
Office Manager and Clinical Coordinator
In each of these areas, it is important to remember that there is a spectrum of quality, and so it is essential for people with mental health concerns to find well-trained and credentialed providers that seem to be a good fit with them individually.