Beatrice Desir, DO

Dr. Julia Trice, MD, has experience across outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, and inpatient settings. She earned her medical degree and completed psychiatry residency and child and adolescent fellowship training at accredited institutions, developing expertise in comprehensive, evidence-based care. She is double board-certified in adult psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry.

Dr. Trice values openness, collaboration, and clear communication. She builds strong therapeutic rapport by creating a warm, supportive space where patients feel heard and respected. When working with children and adolescents, she ensures they understand that their voice and perspective are essential to shaping treatment and understanding their symptoms.

Dr. Trice begins by thoroughly understanding each patient’s history, concerns, and goals. She uses this foundation to guide treatment from the first session onward. Throughout care, she develops individualized, goal-aligned treatment plans that integrate evidence-based approaches tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

Michelle Kotte is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 13 years of nursing experience. She creates a warm, supportive environment and values open communication. Michelle is passionate about focusing on the whole person and tailoring care to each client’s unique needs.

Michelle’s approach is direct, collaborative, and centered on partnership. She works closely with clients to develop a personalized plan, emphasizing transparency and shared decision-making throughout treatment.

Michelle begins with an in-depth initial assessment covering physical, mental, emotional, social, and environmental well-being. She focuses on medication management, supportive therapy, and lifestyle modifications to help clients reach their goals.

Dr. Stephanie Negrey is a board certified psychiatrist. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biology and History at Fordham University in the Bronx and then attended medical school at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. She completed her residency at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio as a member of the United States Air Force. Dr. Negrey served as an active duty psychiatrist; her duties included medical director of the mental health clinic at a special operations base as well as a program manager for the Air Force substance use program.

Dr. Negrey has experience treating a wide range of ages and diagnoses, with particular emphasis on personality disorders, depression, anxiety, and post traumatic stress disorder. She integrates supportive and psychodynamic therapies into her medication management appointments with a goal of achieving improvement through a holistic approach. Dr. Negrey will work with patients to reach their goals for their mental health care while also providing a compassionate and collaborative environment.

Dr. Varsha Narasimhan is a physician with experience working in outpatient integrated medical settings, where she has collaborated closely with primary care and obstetric providers to support patients’ mental health within the context of their overall health. She earned her medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center and completed her psychiatry residency and integrated care fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Narasimhan also holds additional training in bioethics and medical humanities, which informs her thoughtful and reflective approach to care.

Dr. Narasimhan’s style is practical, respectful, and grounded in shared decision-making. She works collaboratively with patients to ensure they feel informed and empowered in their care. She treats depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and cognitive concerns, with a focus on patient-centered care and careful, individualized medication management.

Dr. Narasimhan tailors treatment to each patient’s unique concerns, values, and goals. She prioritizes compassion and a whole-person perspective during the initial assessment and throughout treatment, working with patients to develop plans that support both mental health and overall well-being.

Dr. Santos is a highly experienced, Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist with over 10 years of clinical experience in English and Spanish. He graduated from the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine and completed a rigorous 4-year psychiatric residency training in NYC at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center.

In his residency and post-residency practice, Dr. Santos has provided high-quality care to culturally diverse communities, and has extensive experience helping patients with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health conditions. He understands that choosing and seeing a psychiatrist can be stressful and is committed to providing a welcoming and non-judgmental environment where patients can feel free to discuss their concerns.

Dr. Santos takes a personalized approach to treatment, considering the unique psychology, biology, and lifestyle of each individual patient when determining the best course of action. His practice focuses on medication management in conjunction with supportive therapy, and he conducts follow-up visits in 30-minute increments. He believes that the most successful treatments integrate physical health, therapy, mindfulness, and medication, when necessary, to provide the most effective solutions for his patients.

If you are looking for a compassionate and experienced psychiatrist who is fluent in both English and Spanish, schedule an appointment with Dr. Santos today. His dedication to his patients and his extensive experience makes him an excellent choice for those seeking to improve their mental health.

Dr. Iris Guerrero Urena is double board-certified in psychiatry and consultation-liaison psychiatry. She received her medical degree from Universidad Iberoamericana in the Dominican Republic and went on to complete psychiatric residency at Lincoln Hospital in New York City. Dr. Guerrero then completed a consultation liaison fellowship at Morningside and West Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, further acquiring proficiency in caring for patients with complex medical and psychiatric comorbidities. After completing training, Dr. Guerrero worked in an acute inpatient unit and as a psychiatric consultant for patients admitted to medical units in Oregon. Dr. Guerrero Urena focuses on medication management while also implementing elements of supportive, dialectical behavioral, and cognitive behavioral therapy within each session to fully address individual needs. At times, Dr. Guerrero Urena may recommend a therapist for additional therapy. Dr. Guerrero Urena is experienced in treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD, OCD.