Bipolar Disorder Psychiatrists in New Jersey

I am a board certified adult psychiatrist. I offer guidance with navigating difficult and painful emotions that may result from stressful life situations, such as the loss of or separation from a loved one, work related stressors, burn out, adult and childhood trauma, OCD and mood disorders including major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and various anxiety disorders. Within a safe and supportive working relationship, I will strive to reach an understanding of your unique situation, identify the issues that are interfering with progress, and develop a plan to better identify and achieve your goals.

Previous to joining Talkiatry, I served as a clinical psychiatrist for the VA Healthcare System, providing care for veterans with a predominant focus on treatment of post traumatic stress disorder. I have also worked collaboratively as an integrated psychiatrist for a primary care FQHC, treating primarily trauma and stressor related disorders within a primary care setting. I completed my Psychiatry Residency from Mount Sinai-Beth Israel in New York City and obtained my medical degree from Temple Medical School in Philadelphia. I offer 60-minute initial appointments and 30-minute follow-up appointments, and I won't hesitate to collaborate with other mental health experts as necessary to better support your needs.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist with over 18 years of experience in general, as well as child and adolescent psychiatry. I have extensive experience in counseling and medication management. I am committed to educating my patients about their illness and providing personalized care for each patient.

I received my undergraduate degree from Jackson State University, graduated from Saint Louis University Medical School, and completed my residency training in general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of South Carolina.

I am a proud mom of four who enjoys spending time with my family and attending my kids' sports events.

I believe in a holistic, integrative approach to mental health. My philosophy centers on identifying the root causes of ailments rather than merely addressing symptoms. I view mental health care as a partnership, where the mind, body, and spirit work together to achieve wellness, and I am committed to fostering a safe, confidential therapeutic alliance. I embrace integrative psychiatry, which combines the best of conventional Western medicine with complementary approaches. This involves a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment tailored to each individual, incorporating psychopharmacology alongside lifestyle adjustments in diet, movement, and breathwork. I collaborate with therapists and other professionals to create a well-rounded treatment plan that honors each patient's unique journey.

I grew up in an immigrant family surrounded by aspiring doctors, and my passion for understanding the human mind and behavior blossomed early. This curiosity led me to pursue extensive medical training abroad, beginning at Kasturba Medical College in Southern India, followed by clerkships at the University of the West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago. I completed my adult psychiatry residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville and specialized further with a child/adolescent fellowship at Brookdale University Hospital in Brooklyn, NY.

I am a board certified psychiatrist skilled in prescribing medications and working in psychotherapy. I combine a warm demeanor with excellent clinical skills, and have over 15 years' experience working with adult patients of all ages and many walks of life. I have special expertise combining medication and psychotherapy to help patients reduce symptoms and grow as individuals. My additional training and experience in psychological modes of treatment enhance the quality of care I provide to all my patients, to meet them where they are and prioritize their individual needs and goals. I also provide medication management-only treatments for people who aren't looking for psychotherapy or who already have therapists.

I completed my psychiatric residency at Columbia University Medical Center in New York. I also completed psychoanalytic training at the Columbia Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research, and went on to teach classes at the Center, educating candidates about the nuances of combining psychotherapy with other treatment modalities. In addition to providing outpatient psychiatric treatment for over 10 years in private practice, I have worked extensively in psychiatric emergency settings, supervising residents as attending physician at Columbia-New York Presbyterian Hospital and Long Island Jewish Hospital psychiatric emergency rooms. I also have special expertise treating college-aged and young adult patients, having served as staff psychiatrist at Barnard College's Furman Counseling Center and worked with many students from Barnard and Columbia in my private practice.

I offer treatment for many psychiatric conditions, including but not limited to depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and personality disorders. I identify helping people ease and overcome their psychiatric conditions as my calling, and approach each patient with humility, diligence, and a collaborative spirit.

I am passionate about integrative medicine, which combines evidence-based alternative therapies with conventional treatments to optimize outcomes. My approach focuses on promoting overall wellness, keeping both the body and mind in harmony. During the diagnostic evaluation, I will review your medical history and past treatments to develop a comprehensive, personalized treatment plan that prioritizes your overall wellness. In addition to medication management, I incorporate supportive, cognitive, or psychodynamic psychotherapy during follow-up visits, as time allows. When appropriate, I may also recommend referrals to specialized psychotherapists to address your individual needs as part of a holistic treatment approach.

I am double board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both Adult Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I earned my medical degree from Cairo University, where I also completed my neurology residency at Cairo University Hospitals. Following this, I pursued psychiatric training at New York Medical College at St. Vincent's Hospitals, where I was appointed Chief Resident and recognized as Resident of the Year. I further specialized with a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at UMDNJ/Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

My career includes multiple leadership roles, notably serving as Chief of the Child and Adolescent Partial Hospital Programs (PHP) at Rutgers University in Newark, NJ, where I provided direct care to young patients. I have also held Medical Director positions across various clinical settings, including child and adolescent inpatient units, outpatient programs, and intensive outpatient services for both adolescents and adults with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. As an active educator, I have served as a teaching faculty member, delivering lectures and providing supervision and evaluations for medical residents and child and adolescent psychiatry fellows, and I have served as a principal investigator on multiple studies. Throughout my career in leadership and teaching, I maintained an integrative private practice in New Jersey, serving residents of the NJ and NY metropolitan areas before relocating to North Carolina.

I favor a holistic and integrative approach to psychiatry, combining medication management with supportive therapy and elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, while remaining open to other treatment modalities depending on the needs of my patients. When more focused therapy is indicated, I may recommend that my patient work with a provider specializing in a particular modality of therapy as part of their treatment. I treat adult patients with mood disorders including major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, anxiety spectrum disorders, OCD, PTSD, and specific phobias.

I began my practice at Talkiatry after completing my psychiatry residency at the Eastern Long Island branch of Stony Brook University, where I treated a diverse patient population. I received my undergraduate degree from St. John's University in Queens, where I studied Philosophy. Initially interested in a career in law, I decided to change gears and pursue a career in medicine after watching a relative struggle with her diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus. I then completed medical school at Tel Aviv University in Israel, where I fell in love with psychiatry during my clerkship at Ichilov Medical Center. During that rotation, I came to appreciate how each patient has his or her own unique story, regardless of their diagnosis.

In my spare time, I enjoy a variety of hobbies, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, running, baseball, and exploring new eateries and shops.

I am an adult, child, and adolescent psychiatrist. I am passionate about my work and understand the impact of mental illnesses in daily life activities and in the family system. I have experience treating children and adults with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, dementia, and more. I utilize medication management in conjunction with emotional and supportive therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. I work with each patient in an individualized manner and tailor personalized treatment plans that may include pharmacological treatment. In addition, I may recommend including a therapist in your care team to provide the best outcome.

I am originally from Guayaquil, Ecuador, and am bilingual in Spanish and English. I earned my medical degree from Universidad de Guayaquil in Ecuador and then participated in a medical program at The William J. Harrington Training Program for Latin America and the Caribbean, at Jackson Memorial Hospital, an affiliate of the University of Miami in Florida. Afterwards, I completed my adult psychiatry residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Bronx Care Health System, and my fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Northwell Health in New York. I have experience working in various settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency departments. I have submitted and presented work to the American Psychiatric Association and have also collaborated on a book publication.

I became a psychiatrist with one mission: to provide compassionate, high-quality mental health care accessible to anyone, anywhere. My approach emphasizes that patients are more than a diagnosis, focusing on the whole person, their story, struggles, and strengths. I partner with patients to create individualized therapeutic plans that may include medication management and holistic strategies. My goal is to promote mood stability, balance emotions, reduce anxiety, quiet overwhelming thoughts, resolve interpersonal conflicts, and strengthen resilience. I believe healing is best achieved through collaboration, open dialogue, and empowering patients to make informed choices about their care.

I am committed to meeting patients where they feel most comfortable, whether at home, work, or elsewhere. I offer the same compassion, attentiveness, and expertise as in-person care while removing barriers like travel, time constraints, and distance.

Originally from Pakistan, I pursued my undergraduate degree at Benedictine University in Illinois, medical school at Des Moines University in Iowa, and psychiatry residency at Trinity Health Livonia Hospital/Wayne State University in Michigan. I have experience in inpatient, outpatient, forensic, and community mental health settings.

My approach is custom-tailored for each individual client. I have a supportive, genuine, and authentic style of treatment. I am warm and empathic and strive to create a safe and trusting therapeutic environment. I utilize active listening skills and am intuitive and skilled in various modalities of treatment. Most often, I use CBT, DBT, and a psychodynamic approach in my work with clients.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience. I work with individuals who have a wide variety of mental health challenges, helping them work through symptoms that are holding them back so they can live a better, more fulfilling life. I am experienced in the areas of panic disorders, generalized anxiety, OCD, phobias, and separation anxiety, and I particularly enjoy working with adults who are motivated to grow through the process of therapy. I have worked extensively with clients who have depression, bipolar disorder, women's issues, ADHD, personality disorders, marital/relationship issues along with couples counseling, divorce, self-harm, adjustment disorders, and more. I hold certification in clinical supervision as well as school social worker certification, and I have training in red flags for suicidality.

I am passionate about and experienced in providing holistic, thoughtful, evidence-based care for patients with depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma-related disorders, relationship issues, and struggles with self-image. I believe empathy and understanding are the most fundamental components of the doctor-patient relationship. I provide psychiatric medication management and integrate supportive psychotherapy, elements of dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), stress management techniques, and lifestyle interventions to meet patients where they are and collaborate toward improvement and optimization of their wellness. Occasionally, when appropriate, I may recommend adding a therapist to your care team for further benefit.

I completed my undergraduate education at Rutgers University and earned my medical degree at Ross University. I completed my psychiatry residency training at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center with training at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, additionally serving as Chief Resident at Columbia University's Outpatient Adult Psychiatry Eye-6 clinic.

My philosophy of practice is to collaborate with patients and work together with them so that they can lead symptom-free, productive, and stable lives. As an adult psychiatrist, I have extensive theoretical knowledge of the nervous system and its disorders and more than 10 years of experience in treating various mental illnesses including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, autism-spectrum and neuropsychiatric disorders, psychiatric emergencies and crisis management, as well as cognitive behavioral and supportive psychotherapy.

I am board-certified in Psychiatry and hold a Ph.D. in Neuroscience. I graduated cum laude from Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical School, completed my residency training in Neurology, and am Turkish board-certified in clinical Neurology. I then moved to the U.S. and finished my Ph.D. in cellular Neuroscience at Cornell University Graduate School of Medical Sciences. I completed my psychiatry residency training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, and subsequently my clinical fellowship in Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program at Columbia University Medical College, New York Presbyterian Hospital.

I have practiced in various settings including Bellevue Hospital, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia Doctors Faculty Practice Office, and Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai Morningside Hospitals. I have held academic appointments at New York University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry; New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University Medical College Department of Psychiatry; New York State Psychiatric Institute; and Mount Sinai School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry. I have spent most of my professional career supervising and teaching medical students, psychiatry residents, and nurse practitioners. At Columbia Doctors, I collaborated closely with the Lieber Recovery Clinic, treating young adults with various mental illnesses.

I believe in an all-inclusive approach that utilizes mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused, behavioral activation techniques, and acceptance and commitment therapy. I allow my clients to direct the type of treatment they need, since every human is an expert of their own experience. The style of treatment I use is tailored to meet the needs of each individual client with compassion and respect, and I value the entire person. I utilize unconditional positive regard with each individual I work with. I specialize in working with minorities and the LGBTQAI+ community, and I have considerable experience serving individuals who face chronic pain and disabling health conditions. I also practice a harm reduction approach and engage in a respectful position towards people using substances including alcohol, and I can assist with strategies for reduction including abstinence-based recovery.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been working as an experienced psychotherapist for over the last twelve years, in settings such as health care settings, community mental health, and mobile therapy. I attended undergraduate school in Springfield, MO and obtained my graduate degree, a Master's of Science in Counseling Psychology, from Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA. Over the last six years, I have worked predominately with adults with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) in a health care setting with patients who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS as well as other varieties of chronic conditions. I have experience working with individuals who have disorders like depression, anxiety, psychosis, PTSD, bipolar, trauma, chronic medical issues, grief, and substance abuse disorders.

I am committed to providing you with a space to grow, learn self-acceptance, and focus on your commitment to yourself.

I am a board-eligible adult psychiatrist who has been in practice for four years. My focus is on using a collaborative approach and shared decision-making to help patients achieve their treatment goals. I typically provide monthly 30-minute follow-ups with a focus on medication management and supportive therapy. In some instances, I may recommend a separate therapist to help facilitate the best care possible.

I earned my bachelor's degree in History of Art from Johns Hopkins University and then completed my master's at King's College London in international development with a focus on climate change. I received my medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed my psychiatry training at Mount Sinai Morningside and West Hospitals. I have worked with a diverse patient population while training at Mount Sinai Morningside.

My practice focuses on medication management, though I believe in the importance of both therapy and medication management in treating mental illness. I offer medication management with supportive therapy in 30-minute follow up visits, and I also utilize referrals to therapists to enhance collaborative care and management of illness. I focus on treating patients with depression and anxiety disorders. I believe in a holistic, patient-centered approach to care and encourage patients to explore their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs in addition to their mental health. I believe in the importance of building a strong therapeutic relationship.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist starting my post-graduate practice with Talkiatry. After completing an undergraduate degree in psychology at Johns Hopkins University, I completed my medical degree at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. I am a recent graduate from the Adult Psychiatry Residency at University of Kansas Medical Center.

I provide medication management while incorporating psychoeducation, supportive, and psychodynamic psychotherapies. Generally, I employ 30-minute follow-up sessions, and I may request a psychotherapist to participate in treatment. I listen and build rapport with patients and families, while utilizing a trauma-informed, patient-centered, comprehensive, and collaborative approach. My primary focus is treating children, adolescents, and young-early adults for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, disruptive behavior disorders, and other psychiatric conditions. I am bilingual and speak Spanish and English to deliver quality care for patients and parents.

I am double board-certified in child and adolescent psychiatry and adult psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and I received additional training and certification in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the New York Medical College Psychoanalytic Institute. I completed my undergraduate degree at Fordham University in New York, and subsequently received my medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica. I then completed general psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, BronxCare Health System, where I excelled in my program and was awarded honors as Chief Fellow in achievement and professionalism. After completing training, I continued to work at the institution as an attending psychiatrist in the Child and Adult Outpatient Services, Pediatric Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP), and Pediatric Consultation Liaison services. I have held leadership roles and instructed medical students, fellows, and resident physicians. I have treated patients of all age ranges and diverse backgrounds in community mental health settings.

I believe in creating a strong therapeutic alliance with my patients based on mutual trust and honesty. My primary modality of treatment is medication management, but I may also provide supportive psychotherapy and education, practicing evidence-based medicine. I like to collaborate patient care with their medical providers and/or therapist. I have extensive experience in evaluating and managing a variety of psychiatric disorders such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, dementia, etc.

I am double board certified in adult and geriatric psychiatry. I completed my residency at Nassau University Medical Center, New York, and then completed a fellowship in geriatric psychiatry at LIJ-Albert Einstein school, New York. I have been practicing psychiatry for over 25 years. I held an academic position as a clinical assistant professor at Rutgers-UBHC for several years. I have worked in various clinical settings including inpatient, outpatient clinics, partial hospital programs, and nursing homes, serving a vast variety of patient populations.

I have also volunteered my services at NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness)-SAMHAJ to create and promote awareness of mental health issues in the community.