Ilisse Perlmutter, MD

Patricia Grendell is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides mental health care using a personalized, holistic approach. Patricia specializes in psychiatric evaluation and medication management along with psychotherapy and integrative interventions. Prior to receiving education and training in Nursing at New York University and Case Western Reserve University, Patricia earned a Master of Social Work from Boston College with a focus on health and mental health.  

Patricia specializes in working with adults experiencing a wide range of acute and chronic stressors and mental health symptoms. Patricia tailors' treatment to the goals, needs, and comfort level of each individual at her or his own pace. Patricia builds connections with patients so that they feel heard and understood, and partners with each individual to determine the most appropriate treatment strategies that maximize comfort, safety, and positive results.  

Over the past ten years as a Nurse Practitioner in outpatient and inpatient environments, Patricia has helped patients improve and overcome conditions including depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, and insomnia. Using a combination of medication management, individual therapy, and psychoeducation, Patricia develops individualized treatment plans centered around patients’ priorities and safety to achieve improvements in health and quality of life.

Dr. Breaunnah Bloomer Jackson is a board-certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist who earned her undergraduate degree from Howard University and a master’s in biological sciences from Mississippi College. She completed medical school at LSU Health Sciences Center – Shreveport, followed by a general psychiatry residency and child & adolescent psychiatry fellowship at LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans, where she served as Chief Fellow.

Dr. Breaunnah Bloomer Jackson creates a welcoming, supportive space for children, adolescents, and their families. She takes a compassionate and collaborative approach to care, focusing on medication management while integrating supportive therapy, brief cognitive techniques, parent guidance, psychoeducation, and motivational strategies. When ongoing therapy is needed, she works closely with therapists to ensure connected, comprehensive care.

She is passionate about meeting young people where they are, honoring their individuality, and working with families to navigate challenges together. With a strong foundation in human development and a deep commitment to equity, Dr. Bloomer Jackson is building a practice that supports the whole person—and every story.

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Bryce Thacker grew up in a rural community. He learned to be part of a community where helping everyone achieve their “best ‘selves” meant improving/maintaining community health and helping the community thrive. With his passion for helping people live “their best lives”, he received his undergrad in biology from the University of Nebraska and Creighton University where he majored in nursing. He obtained a Master of Science majoring in nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) and Community health from Creighton University, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Colorado where he focused on population and community health. He then obtained a post doctorate/graduate certification in psychiatric mental health from Washburn University.

Bryce practiced for 18 years in family practice before specializing in psychiatric mental health. This helped him gain a holistic view of mental and physical health. Since focusing on psychiatric mental health in 2022, he has helped people live “their best lives” through medication management. Whether mood disorders, PTSD, anxiety, ADHD, or other mental health conditions which may disrupt your desired QOL, he would like to be part of your journey to achieve your desired mental health goals. Bryce still lives in a rural community with his family and continues to enjoy being part of helping people live “their best ‘selves”.

Bryce understands that his goals are not your goals, and that everyone’s “best ‘self” is unique to them. He understands “meeting someone where they are at” regarding their mental health is important when helping them on their journey to “living their best life” and having a quality of life they desire. He will always keep you at the center of your care and would love to be part of your journey to achieve your mental health goals in a safe, sustaining way.  

Bryce will take time to learn about you and understand what adverse symptoms are disrupting your quality of life, and how they impact your ability to “live your best self”. Keeping your personal quality of life goals at the center, he will work with you to help overcome self-defeating thoughts and mental health labels you may have been told there is only a certain way to achieve goals that may not even be your goals. Finding a safe, sustainable way for you to achieve your desired quality of life in a holistic approach will always be at the center of your care.

Dr. Dalton is a board-certified psychiatrist who has specialized in treating adults with mental health issues for over 16 years. He received his medical degree in 2004 from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. He completed his residency in General Psychiatry in 2008 at Cooper University Hospital in New Jersey. He has extensive experience working with adults in a wide variety of psychiatric settings. His adventurous spirit led to his first job out of residency in New Zealand, where he worked as a psychiatric consult liaison in both the hospital and ER settings. He has also worked for several years as an Outpatient Psychiatrist within the VA Medical Healthcare System. He worked for Presbyterian Medical Services in New Mexico as an Outpatient Psychiatrist for 4 years where he was eventually promoted to Regional Director of Psychiatry. He also worked for several years as an inpatient staff psychiatrist for the New Mexico State Hospital in both urgent and long-term care settings. He has spent the last several years as a traveling Outpatient Psychiatrist. His travels have taken him all over the country including Alaska, Hawaii, Texas, Washington, Minnesota, Alabama and California. ‍Dr. Dalton believes in a comprehensive, compassionate, and collaborative approach to patient care. He specializes in psychiatric medication management, while also providing supportive therapy and psychoeducation. If warranted, he may ask that you bring a therapist into your care team to help facilitate an optimal therapeutic outcome. He treats a wide array of psychiatric issues including, but not limited to, the following: Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Bipolar Disorder, Sleep Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Dr. Gloria J. Rodriguez is an Adult Psychiatrist based in New York. She has over 18 years of experience. Her focus is the treatment of Depression and Anxiety disorders using a combination of medication management and psychotherapy. Before joining Talkiatry, Dr. Rodriguez served as the Vice Chair for the Department of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai Morningside and West Hospitals. She earned her Bachelor's degree at the City College of New York. Dr. Rodriguez received her medical degree at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, and completed her residency training at the Mount Sinai Hospital. She remained on staff thereafter, rising to the position of Division Chief of Inpatient Psychiatry until November 2014. In December 2014, Dr. Rodriguez moved to Mt Sinai Morningside and West, to assume the position of Director of the Acute Care Division. Over the following years, she effectively led numerous changes and improvements, including the establishment of the Child and Adolescent Unit that moved from Mount Sinai Hospital. She was promoted to Vice Chair in January 2019 with a focus on staff wellness, Safety, and Quality Practices.

Dr. Elaine Kwok is a board-certified Adult Psychiatrist who has been practicing for 9 years. She specializes in depression and anxiety and believes in a holistic approach to the wellness of both the mind and body. Dr. Kwok conducts a comprehensive and individualized assessment for each patient utilizing a combination of medication management, lifestyle changes, and coping skills, creating a safe and therapeutic environment to facilitate healing and growth .Dr. Kwok received her undergraduate degree from New York University and her medical degree from St. George's University. She then completed her residency training at Seton Hall University. After training, she worked in the inpatient and outpatient units at Capital Health Medical Center in Trenton, New Jersey. She was a voluntary faculty member and trained residents and medical students from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She has training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. She actively participates in her local community to provide education and training for mental health providers. Dr. Kwok strives to collaborate and address hindrances that may interfere with an individual's best self. She focuses on creating a strong therapeutic relationship to support and facilitate balance, lifestyle enhancement, and emotional well-being. She looks forward to getting to know you and embarking on this journey together.