Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Psychiatrists in Riverdale, NY
As a board-certified psychiatrist with a specialization in adult and women's mental health, I provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your unique needs. I work with individuals facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, stress management issues, and hormonal or reproductive-related mental health concerns.
As a board-certified psychiatrist with a specialization in adult and women's mental health, I provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your unique needs. I work with individuals facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, stress management issues, and hormonal or reproductive-related mental health concerns.
Access-A-Telepsych (Now Accepting New Patients)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP, BC
9 Endorsed
Riverdale, NY 10471
We are Accepting New Patients! Hi, I’m Yvonne a dual board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. Our ideal client is Teen, Adult (18+) seeking support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, or other mental health concerns. We prioritize patient-centered, measurable outcomes to enhance overall well-being. Utilizing CBT and motivational interviewing, I support meaningful, goal-oriented change through a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach that fosters a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. Please reach out.
We are Accepting New Patients! Hi, I’m Yvonne a dual board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. Our ideal client is Teen, Adult (18+) seeking support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, or other mental health concerns. We prioritize patient-centered, measurable outcomes to enhance overall well-being. Utilizing CBT and motivational interviewing, I support meaningful, goal-oriented change through a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach that fosters a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. Please reach out.
I am a dual-certified PMHNP and FNP with over 17 years of nursing experience. I provide evidence-based, holistic, and patient-centered care through medication management and behavioral health support. I collaborate with you and your care team to address anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, psychosis, inattention, and ADHD.
I am a dual-certified PMHNP and FNP with over 17 years of nursing experience. I provide evidence-based, holistic, and patient-centered care through medication management and behavioral health support. I collaborate with you and your care team to address anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, psychosis, inattention, and ADHD.
Ketie Saintelus is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner, licensed by the state of New York to provide family-centered healthcare to patients of all ages. Her scope of practice encompasses health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis and management of common and complex health medical and psychiatry problems.
Ketie Saintelus is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner, licensed by the state of New York to provide family-centered healthcare to patients of all ages. Her scope of practice encompasses health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis and management of common and complex health medical and psychiatry problems.
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I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, currently licensed in New York and New Jersey. PaCal Psychiatry is focused on promoting self care, confidentiality and providing a safe space for mental health concerns. At PaCal Psychiatry, the optimal well being of every client is priority. My services include but are not limited to concierge mental health services, medication management, collaborative care and diagnoses for all age groups. I follow a personalized and concierge pathway to develop the appropriate mental health care plan.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, currently licensed in New York and New Jersey. PaCal Psychiatry is focused on promoting self care, confidentiality and providing a safe space for mental health concerns. At PaCal Psychiatry, the optimal well being of every client is priority. My services include but are not limited to concierge mental health services, medication management, collaborative care and diagnoses for all age groups. I follow a personalized and concierge pathway to develop the appropriate mental health care plan.
I help women and LGBTQIA+ individuals who experience mood and anxiety disorders related to hormonal changes maintain optimal mental health during family planning, pregnancy, postpartum and parenting years.
My approach integrates safety knowledge of medication use in pregnancy and breastfeeding, talk therapy and holistic methods and my goal is to make you feel empowered so you can activate your own innate ability to heal. I enjoy helping people reclaim their health and feel better so they can live the life they want to be living.
I help women and LGBTQIA+ individuals who experience mood and anxiety disorders related to hormonal changes maintain optimal mental health during family planning, pregnancy, postpartum and parenting years.
My approach integrates safety knowledge of medication use in pregnancy and breastfeeding, talk therapy and holistic methods and my goal is to make you feel empowered so you can activate your own innate ability to heal. I enjoy helping people reclaim their health and feel better so they can live the life they want to be living.
People often reach out to me when they're feeling anxious, stuck, or just overwhelmed. I make it a point to really tune in and understand what my patients are going through. I enjoy getting to know my patients deeply and forming a collaborative relationship so that we can work together to figure out a plan that works. My main aim is to help you start feeling more like yourself (or even better!) as quickly as possible.
People often reach out to me when they're feeling anxious, stuck, or just overwhelmed. I make it a point to really tune in and understand what my patients are going through. I enjoy getting to know my patients deeply and forming a collaborative relationship so that we can work together to figure out a plan that works. My main aim is to help you start feeling more like yourself (or even better!) as quickly as possible.
I also have specialty reproductive psychiatry training from the Columbia Women's clinic and have a special interest in pregnancy, postpartum depression, infertility, miscarriage and perimenopause/menopause .
My approach is empathic, direct and collaborative. Initial evaluations include a thorough assessment of biological, psychological and social factors contributing to current symptoms and difficulties. I have training in psychopharmacology and various forms of psychotherapy including supportive, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal and psychodynamic.
I also have specialty reproductive psychiatry training from the Columbia Women's clinic and have a special interest in pregnancy, postpartum depression, infertility, miscarriage and perimenopause/menopause .
My approach is empathic, direct and collaborative. Initial evaluations include a thorough assessment of biological, psychological and social factors contributing to current symptoms and difficulties. I have training in psychopharmacology and various forms of psychotherapy including supportive, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal and psychodynamic.
My vision is to create a nurturing space that supports you through unique issues that we face – whether it be depression, anxiety, work-life balance, mood disorders in pregnancy, infertility, menopause, and more.
As a woman and a mother, I am passionate about women's mental health. In addition to many years of clinical experience, I have specialized training through Postpartum Support Intl and American Society of Reproductive Medicine. I also have strong interest in treating mental health in professionals and executives, with additional executive coaching training.
My vision is to create a nurturing space that supports you through unique issues that we face – whether it be depression, anxiety, work-life balance, mood disorders in pregnancy, infertility, menopause, and more.
As a woman and a mother, I am passionate about women's mental health. In addition to many years of clinical experience, I have specialized training through Postpartum Support Intl and American Society of Reproductive Medicine. I also have strong interest in treating mental health in professionals and executives, with additional executive coaching training.
Dr. Jordan R. Arbelaez
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in EMDR, perinatal mental health (PMH-C), and clinical hypnosis.
Hello, I'm Dr. Jordan Arbelaez, DNP-PMHNP, a doctoral psychiatric nurse practitioner and founder of Willow Psychiatry. I completed my Doctor of Nursing Practice in psychiatry at Columbia University in 2023 and graduated with honors. I also earned a Master of Science from Columbia University, and BS in psychology and chemistry from Virginia Commonwealth University. I currently serve as a telehealth PMHNP and psychotherapist at Willow Psychiatry and PMHNP Supervisor at Integrative Psychiatry. I serve NY, NJ, and AL.
I am trained in EMDR, perinatal mental health (PMH-C), and clinical hypnosis.
Hello, I'm Dr. Jordan Arbelaez, DNP-PMHNP, a doctoral psychiatric nurse practitioner and founder of Willow Psychiatry. I completed my Doctor of Nursing Practice in psychiatry at Columbia University in 2023 and graduated with honors. I also earned a Master of Science from Columbia University, and BS in psychology and chemistry from Virginia Commonwealth University. I currently serve as a telehealth PMHNP and psychotherapist at Willow Psychiatry and PMHNP Supervisor at Integrative Psychiatry. I serve NY, NJ, and AL.
Vanessa Barisano
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-, BC MSN, BSN
2 Endorsed
Williston Park, NY 11596
Whether you are preconception, pregnant, postpartum or "empty nesting", I have the expertise to manage your needs.
I have specialized training in Pregnancy/ Postpartum Mood & Anxiety Disorders. I offer an evidence based practice approach by integrating research with clinical expertise and my patient's priorities. We will make decisions together concerning risks and benefits of safe treatment to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Whether you are preconception, pregnant, postpartum or "empty nesting", I have the expertise to manage your needs.
I have specialized training in Pregnancy/ Postpartum Mood & Anxiety Disorders. I offer an evidence based practice approach by integrating research with clinical expertise and my patient's priorities. We will make decisions together concerning risks and benefits of safe treatment to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
I’m Kristen Chambers, PMHNP, and I founded Mental Health Haven to create a space where mental health care feels personal, supportive, and grounded in real connection. My work focuses on helping clients navigate life’s challenges—whether that’s anxiety, depression, trauma, or the complex intersections of mental health and everyday life.
I believe that the best care comes from collaboration. Together, we’ll craft a plan that fits your needs, goals, and lifestyle—not a one-size-fits-all approach. I bring evidence-based tools, compassion, and clarity to every session, helping clients feel seen and empowered to make meaningful change.
I’m Kristen Chambers, PMHNP, and I founded Mental Health Haven to create a space where mental health care feels personal, supportive, and grounded in real connection. My work focuses on helping clients navigate life’s challenges—whether that’s anxiety, depression, trauma, or the complex intersections of mental health and everyday life.
I believe that the best care comes from collaboration. Together, we’ll craft a plan that fits your needs, goals, and lifestyle—not a one-size-fits-all approach. I bring evidence-based tools, compassion, and clarity to every session, helping clients feel seen and empowered to make meaningful change.
As a board-certified psychiatrist with expertise in both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, I am dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care. I work closely with my patients, believing that understanding each person’s unique journey is key to effective treatment.
As a board-certified psychiatrist with expertise in both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, I am dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care. I work closely with my patients, believing that understanding each person’s unique journey is key to effective treatment.
I practice evidence-based medicine with a holistic approach, combining conventional and complementary therapies. Together, we will work to come up with a treatment plan that works best for you and meets your needs where you are.
I practice evidence-based medicine with a holistic approach, combining conventional and complementary therapies. Together, we will work to come up with a treatment plan that works best for you and meets your needs where you are.
As a women’s mental health specialist, I also treat women specifically related to mood, sleep and anxiety disorders during and after pregnancy, grief after miscarriage and infertility, trauma due to childbirth and mood issues related to the menstrual cycle or menopause.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in women's mental health, adult psychopharmacology and psychotherapy. I provide a collaborative and integrative approach based off of individual needs such as a range of psychotherapies, stress management, lifestyle adjustments, nutrition, sleep training, mindfulness, and medication when necessary after careful consideration. I provide treatment for a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, life transitions, career management and relationship issues among many other things related to an individual’s physical, mental and social wellbeing.
As a women’s mental health specialist, I also treat women specifically related to mood, sleep and anxiety disorders during and after pregnancy, grief after miscarriage and infertility, trauma due to childbirth and mood issues related to the menstrual cycle or menopause.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in women's mental health, adult psychopharmacology and psychotherapy. I provide a collaborative and integrative approach based off of individual needs such as a range of psychotherapies, stress management, lifestyle adjustments, nutrition, sleep training, mindfulness, and medication when necessary after careful consideration. I provide treatment for a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, life transitions, career management and relationship issues among many other things related to an individual’s physical, mental and social wellbeing.
She serves patients 12 years and older with anxiety, depression, Perinatal Depression ADHD, PTSD, Substance Use, Bipolar, Schizophrenia and other Moods Disorder, in medication management and psychotherapy.
Dr. Thompson utilizes an evidenced-based holistic approach balancing psychotherapy with a conservative and efficient medication management approach. Because every patient is unique, treatment is individualized and patient centered. I believe in listening to patients in a non-judgmental, respectful, compassionate, and empathetic atmosphere as the first step to a therapeutic alliance for overcoming personal obstacles for a more fulfilling quality of life.
She serves patients 12 years and older with anxiety, depression, Perinatal Depression ADHD, PTSD, Substance Use, Bipolar, Schizophrenia and other Moods Disorder, in medication management and psychotherapy.
Dr. Thompson utilizes an evidenced-based holistic approach balancing psychotherapy with a conservative and efficient medication management approach. Because every patient is unique, treatment is individualized and patient centered. I believe in listening to patients in a non-judgmental, respectful, compassionate, and empathetic atmosphere as the first step to a therapeutic alliance for overcoming personal obstacles for a more fulfilling quality of life.
Are you hoping to better understand yourself, break out of unhelpful patterns, or feel more seen in your relationships? Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, or overwhelm. Others are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, or family strain. Many are longing for safety, recognition, understanding, intimacy, and/or connection. My goal is to try and help you with the worries that get in the way of what you want and need.
Are you hoping to better understand yourself, break out of unhelpful patterns, or feel more seen in your relationships? Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, or overwhelm. Others are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, or family strain. Many are longing for safety, recognition, understanding, intimacy, and/or connection. My goal is to try and help you with the worries that get in the way of what you want and need.
"If you have worries about your mental health, difficulty relating to others, problems with social skills, changes in level of functioning, sexual disorders, or gender identity, I would like us to work together to find a solution." Dr. Gamer's private practice goal is to provide help by strengthening patient's mental health via individualized treatment including intense psychotherapy and, if needed, medications. She specializes in depression, anxiety, uneven mood, Bipolar Disorder, psychosis, ADHD, and eating disorders. She is the creator of the adult inpatient Women's Reproductive Mental Health Program at King's County Hospital.
"If you have worries about your mental health, difficulty relating to others, problems with social skills, changes in level of functioning, sexual disorders, or gender identity, I would like us to work together to find a solution." Dr. Gamer's private practice goal is to provide help by strengthening patient's mental health via individualized treatment including intense psychotherapy and, if needed, medications. She specializes in depression, anxiety, uneven mood, Bipolar Disorder, psychosis, ADHD, and eating disorders. She is the creator of the adult inpatient Women's Reproductive Mental Health Program at King's County Hospital.
I foster a safe environment for individuals to feel comfortable talking about what is on their mind. I will work with you to successfully navigate life's stresses, help you achieve a greater understanding of yourself, and be your best self. I help people with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, relationship/marital problems, work problems, and a variety of other mental health issues. I am a board-certified addiction specialist, therefore I am knowledgeable in treating both behavioral and substance addictions. For people with opioid addiction, I prescribe Buprenorphine and administer Vivitrol as appropriate.
I foster a safe environment for individuals to feel comfortable talking about what is on their mind. I will work with you to successfully navigate life's stresses, help you achieve a greater understanding of yourself, and be your best self. I help people with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, relationship/marital problems, work problems, and a variety of other mental health issues. I am a board-certified addiction specialist, therefore I am knowledgeable in treating both behavioral and substance addictions. For people with opioid addiction, I prescribe Buprenorphine and administer Vivitrol as appropriate.
I specialize in ADHD, eating disorders, and women’s mental health concerns, including pregnancy, fertility challenges, and postpartum transitions.
Our work together will feel collaborative and validating, with space for curiosity, growth—and a little humor when it’s needed most. I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner with a doctorate from Columbia University, but I’m also a needlepointer, a quilter, and someone who values making things by hand.
I specialize in ADHD, eating disorders, and women’s mental health concerns, including pregnancy, fertility challenges, and postpartum transitions.
Our work together will feel collaborative and validating, with space for curiosity, growth—and a little humor when it’s needed most. I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner with a doctorate from Columbia University, but I’m also a needlepointer, a quilter, and someone who values making things by hand.
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FAQ - Perinatal and Postpartum Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with perinatal mental health?
Perinatal mental health refers to the period during pregnancy and the 12 months following childbirth when individuals may experience mental health conditions such as postpartum depression or anxiety. These conditions can arise due to a combination of factors, including hormonal shifts, changes in sleep and stress levels, and relational or social challenges associated with pregnancy and caring for a newborn. Individuals with a personal or family history of mental health conditions, or those who experience complicated or traumatic pregnancies or deliveries, may be at higher risk. However, perinatal mental health conditions are treatable—often through behavioral therapy and, when appropriate, medication.
What does psychiatric treatment for perinatal mental health involve?
Psychiatrists who specialize in perinatal and postpartum mental health understand the unique psychological and physiological changes that occur during and after pregnancy. They are trained in evidence-based treatments, including safe medication options for use during pregnancy and lactation. Because symptoms can range from mild to severe, care typically begins with a comprehensive evaluation to assess symptom severity and determine an appropriate treatment plan. Psychiatrists often collaborate with other providers—such as OB/GYNs, primary care physicians, and social workers—to ensure coordinated care.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in perinatal mental health?
Not all psychiatrists have specific expertise in perinatal mental health, so selecting a provider with relevant experience is important. The Psychology Today directory offers search filters to identify psychiatrists with specialization in perinatal care and allows users to refine results based on identity preferences, insurance, and location. When considering a provider, it can be helpful to ask about their experience with pregnancy-related mental health concerns, their therapeutic and pharmacologic approach, and how they coordinate with other members of a care team. It is also important to consider practical factors such as availability for appointments and insurance coverage.