Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Psychiatrists in Staten Island, NY

Siji Varghese
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Staten Island, NY 10314
Are questioning whether psychiatric medication is right for you ? Or do you want to explore your mental health treatment options? If so, I will be able to help you! I conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnose mental health conditions, explore treatment options and prescribe medications. I treat those who are 18 and over. I have over fourteen years of experience in the mental health field with eight years as psychiatric Nurse Practicioner in various inpatient and outpatient settings.
Are questioning whether psychiatric medication is right for you ? Or do you want to explore your mental health treatment options? If so, I will be able to help you! I conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnose mental health conditions, explore treatment options and prescribe medications. I treat those who are 18 and over. I have over fourteen years of experience in the mental health field with eight years as psychiatric Nurse Practicioner in various inpatient and outpatient settings.

No matter what stage in life you are, problems and issues arise. These may take the form of conflict within ourselves, manifesting as depression or anxiety that interferes with our lives. Or perhaps it may take the form of interpersonal conflict that makes it difficult to connect with our friends and loved ones. These issues are only exacerbated if you are dealing with it alone. However, the reality is that you don't have to. If you are looking for a psychiatrist to help you through tough times, then you have found the right place.
No matter what stage in life you are, problems and issues arise. These may take the form of conflict within ourselves, manifesting as depression or anxiety that interferes with our lives. Or perhaps it may take the form of interpersonal conflict that makes it difficult to connect with our friends and loved ones. These issues are only exacerbated if you are dealing with it alone. However, the reality is that you don't have to. If you are looking for a psychiatrist to help you through tough times, then you have found the right place.

Terron Alexis
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello, my name is Terron and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 5 years of nursing experience. I graduated with my Masters of Science in Nursing from Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing. I specialize in Medication Management, Depression and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I work at Lavender where we believe that psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive, intimidating or impossible to access.
Hello, my name is Terron and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 5 years of nursing experience. I graduated with my Masters of Science in Nursing from Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing. I specialize in Medication Management, Depression and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I work at Lavender where we believe that psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive, intimidating or impossible to access.
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I am an adult psychiatric & mental health nurse practitioner serving the New York and Brooklyn, NY communities. I have experience in helping patients facing hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, panic attacks, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and more. At present, I offers virtual consultations at Orenda Psychiatry. I ensure a comfortable and non-judgmental environment to help my patients express themselves freely. I understand everyone’s unique situation and prepare individualized treatment plans. I also conducts psychiatry follow-ups to monitor progress and modify or change the care plan if needed.
I am an adult psychiatric & mental health nurse practitioner serving the New York and Brooklyn, NY communities. I have experience in helping patients facing hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, panic attacks, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and more. At present, I offers virtual consultations at Orenda Psychiatry. I ensure a comfortable and non-judgmental environment to help my patients express themselves freely. I understand everyone’s unique situation and prepare individualized treatment plans. I also conducts psychiatry follow-ups to monitor progress and modify or change the care plan if needed.

Dr. Mousavi holds the position of attending psychiatrist at Talkiatry. She is Board certified in adult psychiatry and has been practicing for over 6 years. Dr. Mousavi's practice focuses on medication management. Typically, she offers this in conjunction with supportive therapy in 30-minute follow up visits. Dr. Mousavi may believe that additional therapy is also needed and ask that you bring a therapist into your care team to provide the best outcome.
Dr. Mousavi holds the position of attending psychiatrist at Talkiatry. She is Board certified in adult psychiatry and has been practicing for over 6 years. Dr. Mousavi's practice focuses on medication management. Typically, she offers this in conjunction with supportive therapy in 30-minute follow up visits. Dr. Mousavi may believe that additional therapy is also needed and ask that you bring a therapist into your care team to provide the best outcome.

Barbara Borgella
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10003
Barbara Borgella is a board-certified psychiatric mental-health nurse practitioner who focuses on long-term patient recovery with the use of evidence-based clinical practice. Patients can expect Barbara to be a knowledgeable, well-rounded and culturally competent provider. Her experience includes treating patients with ADHD, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive (OCD), insomnia, trauma, PTSD and mood disorders.
Barbara Borgella is a board-certified psychiatric mental-health nurse practitioner who focuses on long-term patient recovery with the use of evidence-based clinical practice. Patients can expect Barbara to be a knowledgeable, well-rounded and culturally competent provider. Her experience includes treating patients with ADHD, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive (OCD), insomnia, trauma, PTSD and mood disorders.

Dr. Robert Whelpley M.D. is a board-certified in both Child and Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry. He attended Binghamton University for undergraduate studies and completed Medical School at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. He went on to complete Residency and Fellowship training at University of Rochester. He has worked with patients and families across the life span in a wide spectrum of settings including Inpatient, a variety of outpatient and emergency settings.
Dr. Robert Whelpley M.D. is a board-certified in both Child and Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry. He attended Binghamton University for undergraduate studies and completed Medical School at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. He went on to complete Residency and Fellowship training at University of Rochester. He has worked with patients and families across the life span in a wide spectrum of settings including Inpatient, a variety of outpatient and emergency settings.

Chanel Freeman NP in Psychiatry PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, -BC, APRN
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Many of the clients I work with experience challenges with depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. These individuals deserve empathy, understanding, and a nonjudgmental approach to improve their quality of life. Feeling truly understood can help alleviate the isolation and stigma that often accompany mental health struggles.
Many of the clients I work with experience challenges with depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. These individuals deserve empathy, understanding, and a nonjudgmental approach to improve their quality of life. Feeling truly understood can help alleviate the isolation and stigma that often accompany mental health struggles.

Hello there, mental health is my passion and I provide medication management with therapeutic approaches for a wide variety of conditions I have been in practice for several years and have treated patients from all walks of life and personal experiences.I believe in meeting the patient where they are at the moment and what they are comfortable with in terms of treatment. I offer a warm, safe, nonjudgmental and direct approach with my patients and applying the most holistic of approaches, encourage open discussion of what we can accomplish together.
Hello there, mental health is my passion and I provide medication management with therapeutic approaches for a wide variety of conditions I have been in practice for several years and have treated patients from all walks of life and personal experiences.I believe in meeting the patient where they are at the moment and what they are comfortable with in terms of treatment. I offer a warm, safe, nonjudgmental and direct approach with my patients and applying the most holistic of approaches, encourage open discussion of what we can accomplish together.

I focus on helping patients relieve stress and improve their mental health across all demographics. I partner with you to help you achieve joy and fulfillment in life!
I focus on helping patients relieve stress and improve their mental health across all demographics. I partner with you to help you achieve joy and fulfillment in life!

Immediate Availability-Accepting All Major Insurances. Shane Gallagher, DNP is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who practices in New York City. He has experience working in two large academic medical centers in Manhattan and is faculty at the NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. He has expertise in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD and psychotic disorders. He has extensive experience in providing care to individuals with addiction/substance use disorders, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Immediate Availability-Accepting All Major Insurances. Shane Gallagher, DNP is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who practices in New York City. He has experience working in two large academic medical centers in Manhattan and is faculty at the NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. He has expertise in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD and psychotic disorders. He has extensive experience in providing care to individuals with addiction/substance use disorders, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Dr. Abernethy is a board-certified psychiatrist. He has experience treating a wide scope of mental health related symptomatology among diverse populations ranging from mood and anxiety related issues to behavioral manifestations of Autism and other developmental disorders. Dr. Abernethy is willing to treat the younger population, and actually a majority of Dr. Abernethy's experience over the past decade has been with treating Children and Adolescents including but not limited to ADHD symptoms, conduct/behavioral related issues, anxiety, teenage depression.
Dr. Abernethy is a board-certified psychiatrist. He has experience treating a wide scope of mental health related symptomatology among diverse populations ranging from mood and anxiety related issues to behavioral manifestations of Autism and other developmental disorders. Dr. Abernethy is willing to treat the younger population, and actually a majority of Dr. Abernethy's experience over the past decade has been with treating Children and Adolescents including but not limited to ADHD symptoms, conduct/behavioral related issues, anxiety, teenage depression.

Anthony is a top provider with Blossom Health - a premier team of psychiatry providers, all licensed and board-certified.
Anthony is a top provider with Blossom Health - a premier team of psychiatry providers, all licensed and board-certified.

Having grown up in an economically disadvantaged community, I witnessed the toll that mental illness can take on individuals and their families; and having raised three children on my own, I know what it is to struggle. My experiences fueled my passion for mental health care, and I bring this empathy and understanding to every patient interaction. I am deeply committed to helping my patients overcome their challenges and treating each individual with the same care and attention I would give to my own loved ones.
Having grown up in an economically disadvantaged community, I witnessed the toll that mental illness can take on individuals and their families; and having raised three children on my own, I know what it is to struggle. My experiences fueled my passion for mental health care, and I bring this empathy and understanding to every patient interaction. I am deeply committed to helping my patients overcome their challenges and treating each individual with the same care and attention I would give to my own loved ones.

Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Jaskiran and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of New York. I specialize in Depression, Anxiety, Life transitions, Stress management. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Jaskiran and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of New York. I specialize in Depression, Anxiety, Life transitions, Stress management. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.

Dr. Mendez Maldonado is double board-certified in general psychiatry and geriatric psychiatry. Dr. Mendez Maldonado focuses on medication management. She offers this in conjunction with supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, a focus on and nutritional psychiatry and 30-minute follow-up visits. She received her medical degree from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine.
Dr. Mendez Maldonado is double board-certified in general psychiatry and geriatric psychiatry. Dr. Mendez Maldonado focuses on medication management. She offers this in conjunction with supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, a focus on and nutritional psychiatry and 30-minute follow-up visits. She received her medical degree from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine.

Richard Rise M.D. has created a successful career as a psychiatrist over the past 30 years. He has participated in a variety of treatment settings and has developed a wealth of experience at both prescribing medications and providing therapy, counseling, and even coaching. He takes an individual approach to treating others recognizing each individual as unique and worthy of love, respect, and acceptance. He is compassionate, non-judgmental, and truly enjoys helping others. He tends to gravitate towards a combination of medication management (if indicated) and psychotherapy where he treats all facets of the individual.
Richard Rise M.D. has created a successful career as a psychiatrist over the past 30 years. He has participated in a variety of treatment settings and has developed a wealth of experience at both prescribing medications and providing therapy, counseling, and even coaching. He takes an individual approach to treating others recognizing each individual as unique and worthy of love, respect, and acceptance. He is compassionate, non-judgmental, and truly enjoys helping others. He tends to gravitate towards a combination of medication management (if indicated) and psychotherapy where he treats all facets of the individual.

As an Outpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I offer comprehensive care to individuals and families facing mental health challenges. With a Master's in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing and over 14 years of nursing experience, including extensive work at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, I'm committed to advancing mental health practice. I prioritize creating positive cognitive and behavioral changes for my clients and their families. My expertise includes ACLS, BLS, and PRI certifications, enabling me to deliver high-quality care across diverse settings.
As an Outpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I offer comprehensive care to individuals and families facing mental health challenges. With a Master's in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing and over 14 years of nursing experience, including extensive work at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, I'm committed to advancing mental health practice. I prioritize creating positive cognitive and behavioral changes for my clients and their families. My expertise includes ACLS, BLS, and PRI certifications, enabling me to deliver high-quality care across diverse settings.

Dr. Rachel Sherhart is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who has been in practice for over 4 years. Dr. Sherhart specializes in medication management with 30-minute follow-up visits. This may be accompanied by elements of supportive therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic therapy. If more in-depth work is needed, she may refer patients to a collaborating psychotherapist.
Dr. Rachel Sherhart is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who has been in practice for over 4 years. Dr. Sherhart specializes in medication management with 30-minute follow-up visits. This may be accompanied by elements of supportive therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic therapy. If more in-depth work is needed, she may refer patients to a collaborating psychotherapist.

Hello and welcome to my profile! My name is Vera Brown and I have worked in the mental health field since 2010. I currently hold a license as a psychiatric nurse practitioner, which grants me the privilege of providing medication management, psychotherapy, and coaching services (body-oriented, personal growth and development, spirituality and creativity) to adults (25+), living with anxiety, depression and the effects of early trauma, in NY.
Hello and welcome to my profile! My name is Vera Brown and I have worked in the mental health field since 2010. I currently hold a license as a psychiatric nurse practitioner, which grants me the privilege of providing medication management, psychotherapy, and coaching services (body-oriented, personal growth and development, spirituality and creativity) to adults (25+), living with anxiety, depression and the effects of early trauma, in NY.