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.
Dr. Lesh will be able to provide psychiatric consultations and pharmacotherapy management for our New Jersey patients
Read MoreBarbra Lesh, MD
Psychiatry
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
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.
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 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 MoreCatherine Bradley, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatry
Gabriella Parisi is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She received her Master’s degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and her Bachelor’s degree from Wagner
Read MoreGabriella Parisi, 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
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
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.
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
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
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 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
Ann has experience with individual, couples, family, and group therapy and has worked with a broad range of diagnoses including anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, personality diso
Read MoreAnn Ayli Furrer, LPC
Anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, personality disorders, mood disorders, bipolar, ADHD, and an autistic spectrum disorder.
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 graduated Rutgers State University in 1999 with a Masters degree in social work, and I have a Bachelor's degree from Montclair State University in psychology with a minor in coun
Read MoreFrances Vadas, LCSW
Complex trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders.
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
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
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.