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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.

Dr. Frederick Heller is a psychiatrist with experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Raised in New Jersey, he completed his undergraduate education and medical degree at Duke University, followed by psychiatry residency training at Mount Sinai Morningside/West. Outside of work, he enjoys exercise, video games, and spending time with his cat.

Dr. Heller takes a holistic approach to care, combining thoughtful medication management with psychotherapeutic techniques. He works to understand each patient’s mental health within the broader context of their life, aligning treatment with their personal goals and values.

Dr. Heller begins with a thorough evaluation, exploring both the presenting concern and the patient’s broader background. When medications are prescribed, he follows up more closely to monitor effectiveness and side effects, gradually spacing visits as the regimen becomes stable.

I take a whole-person approach, considering psychological, social, cultural, and environmental factors. I emphasize evidence-based practice and work collaboratively with patients to create individualized, realistic treatment plans. I strive to cultivate a supportive, respectful environment where patients feel heard and understood, drawing on my diverse professional and cultural background to provide culturally sensitive care.

I begin with a thorough, unrushed evaluation to understand each patient's history, concerns, and goals. I develop personalized treatment plans grounded in evidence-based practice, incorporating integrative approaches when appropriate. I carefully use medication or deprescribing as needed and approach care as an ongoing, collaborative process, adjusting strategies as goals and needs evolve.

I completed fellowship training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Stony Brook University and psychiatry residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – Permian Basin, where I served as Chief Resident. I also hold an MPH and a Certificate in Public Mental Health Research from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. With prior residency training in Community Medicine in India, I bring experience in clinical research, public health, and systems-based approaches to psychiatric care.

I am a graduate of Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Piscataway, NJ. I completed my psychiatric residency at Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center in Camden, NJ, where I served as Chief Resident my senior year.

I served as Assistant Medical Director of the community mental health center of Gloucester County for 28 years, providing care to a diverse population. Additionally, I maintained a private practice for 15 years, treating individuals and their families with ongoing collaboration with therapists and other health care providers.

I value open communication, transparency, and collaboration, and take a friendly, supportive approach to patient care. I practice evidence-based medicine with a thoughtful, minimalist approach to pharmacologic treatment, often favoring single agents that can address multiple concerns when clinically appropriate. My approach to care is holistic, integrating psychiatric diagnoses, comorbid conditions, social context, and lifestyle factors. Sessions include supportive psychotherapy, incorporating techniques from other modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic approaches as appropriate. Initial visits emphasize diagnostic clarity and collaborative goal-setting, while follow-up sessions focus on patient priorities, shared decision-making, and personalized strategies that support meaningful, sustainable progress. I have a particular interest in perinatal mental health.

I earned my medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School, where I worked with refugee populations and participated in global health initiatives. I completed my psychiatry residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, serving as inpatient chief resident. I have experience across the full continuum of psychiatric care, including higher levels of care, collaborative care, and outpatient settings.

I blend clinical expertise with a holistic, thoughtful approach individually tailored to each patient's needs. At the core of my approach is a belief that healing is most effective when it is collaborative, personalized, and grounded in a strong therapeutic relationship. I provide medication management combined with supportive therapy, with a focus in mood and anxiety disorders, and I have a clinical interest in cross-cultural psychiatry.

I am an adult psychiatrist who recently completed my residency at the Institute of Living. During my training, I received extensive training caring for a diverse patient population in a variety of settings, including emergency, inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient settings.

I use a compassionate and thoughtful approach in order to form a collaborative partnership with my patients. I believe in treating the person as a whole and tailoring treatments to each individual's specific needs. I hold a special interest in treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and OCD. I work with patients in 30-minute follow-up sessions, where in addition to medication management I provide supportive and at times psychodynamic therapeutic techniques.

I am double board certified in General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. I graduated from Tufts University before completing medical school at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. I then completed residency at Maimonides Medical Center, where I was a Chief Resident, and subsequently pursued an addiction psychiatry fellowship at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. I was also trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy by the Psychoanalytic Association of NY. Following my training, I returned to Maimonides Medical Center, where I worked as an attending in the adult outpatient clinic, treating patients from many different backgrounds with a wide array of diagnoses.

I provide compassionate psychiatric care through a combination of pharmacotherapy and supportive therapy. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and psychotic disorders. I have extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ and Spanish-speaking communities. My treatment philosophy is holistic, viewing patients as whole individuals and addressing their specific needs at different stages of life. I also emphasize the importance of exercise, relationships, and overall well-being in my approach to mental health care.

I am a board-eligible adult psychiatrist. I earned my medical degree from Rutgers, New Jersey Medical School and completed my psychiatric residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. Throughout my training, I gained experience in a variety of clinical settings, including outpatient and inpatient care, as well as psychiatric emergency services.

During the first visit, patients can expect a comprehensive and patient-centered evaluation. I take the time to understand each patient's symptoms, background, and personal goals. I collaborate with patients to develop an individualized treatment plan that may include medication management, supportive therapy, and lifestyle modifications to support their overall well-being.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist who specializes in patient-centered care, with over 8 years of experience in private practice and academic medicine. I focus on medication management in 30-minute follow-up visits in conjunction with supportive and emotionally focused therapy. I take a patient-centered approach that acknowledges all the psychosocial aspects of each individual to ensure they receive the most effective treatment possible. I have experience working with a broad range of psychiatric disorders including mood disorders, PTSD, OCD, and ADHD, and I also have a strong interest in Women's Mental Health and alternative treatment options.

I received my medical degree from UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Piscataway, NJ, then moved to Pennsylvania to complete my residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. Upon completion of training, I went into private practice for 5 years in southern NJ, where I treated children, adolescents, and adults with a wide array of psychiatric disorders. I then went into academic medicine at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, NJ, where I served as the Associate Program Director of the Psychiatry Residency Program, supervising and teaching both residents and medical students.

My practice focuses on medication management, which is offered with supportive and/or dynamic psychotherapy within 30-minute follow-up sessions. If patients have individual psychotherapists, I will work collaboratively with these providers within a treatment-team approach to patient care delivery. With training in child/adolescent, adult, and public psychiatry, I have a developmental approach to mental health care. That is, I collaboratively explore the bio-psychosocial factors that may have influenced the development of mental disorders. I believe an ecological approach enables a broader view of the multip

I am board-certified in adult psychiatry and have completed fellowships in child and adolescent and public psychiatry, practicing psychiatry for over 18 years. I received my medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, then remained in Boston to complete a residency in adult psychiatry at Cambridge Health Alliance and a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Children's Hospital Boston. I subsequently returned to my hometown of NYC and completed a fellowship in public psychiatry.

I have clinical and administrative experience in the field of psychiatry. These positions include ACT Team community psychiatrist, director of adult outpatient clinic, and medical directorship in behavioral health within community hospitals.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist dedicated to providing compassionate care for a wide range of mental health concerns. My clinical approach emphasizes building trust with my patients and working collaboratively to develop an individualized treatment plan. I use medication management along with cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure and response prevention, psychodynamic psychotherapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, and supportive therapy as needed. My practice treats a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, OCD, family and relationship struggles, and other mental health issues.

I received my Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University and my medical degree from The Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, where I graduated with the Department of Psychiatry's award of distinction. I went on to complete my psychiatric residency training at Northwell Health's Zucker Hillside Hospital, with a specialization in the assessment and treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder and related conditions. I have been trained in a wide range of settings including inpatient, outpatient, emergency departments, and behavioral health crisis centers. I also have experience teaching and supervising medical students and psychiatry residents.

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.