Evening, Weekend, and Same Day Appointments

We conduct our appointments in-person at our Oakland office, or through telehealth! We offer convenient appointment times to work around your schedule, including late night and weekend appointments. We often have availalbilty same-day or next-day.

Services Offered

I'm available for appointments in person, over video Telehealth, or over the phone! In person appointments are conducted at our Oakland, NJ office.

Medication Management

I take a collaborative approach with my patients to find the right treatment, monitor effectiveness, and make adjustments as needed. The goal is to help you feel better while minimizing side effects, taking your opinions into consideration, and supporting your long-term well-being. I am licensed to prescribe controlled substances!

Psychiatric Assessment

Your initial assessment includes a detailed review of symptoms, mental health history, medical history, and treatment goals. This helps create an individualized plan designed around your needs and priorities.

Wellness Strategies & Preventative Mental Health

I discuss evidence-based lifestyle factors such as sleep, stress management, exercise, nutrition, and healthy routines that can support emotional wellness, resilience, and overall quality of life.

Therapy

While I don't offer traditional 60-minute weekly therapy appointments, I do incorporate evidence-based therapeutic approaches into my appointments. Below are some approaches that I frequently use:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

I can use cognitive behavioral strategies to help you identify irrational thoughts and negative thinking, and teach you skills to reframe them!

Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

I can help you identify problems you're currently experiencing in your life, and work with you to find solutions to combat them!

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

I can use techniques such as stimulus control, sleep restriction, and education about sleep hygiene to help treat your insomnia!

Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT)

I can help you improve your social relationships and minimize circadian rhythm disruption to help stabilize your mood!

Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

I don't conduct formal DBT sessions or group therapy, but I can teach you DBT skills to help with distress tolerance and emotional regulation!

Unstructured Talk Therapy

Sometimes people just need someone to talk to. If you want to vent about something going on in your life, I can help you by providing reflection and insight!

Conditions I Treat

I treat all psychiatric disorders, but I specialize in bipolar disorder and depression. Here is a list of some of the disorders that I treat!

Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Anxiety Disorders
Panic Attacks
Personality Disorders
Adjustment Disorder

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Stress and Life Changes
Preventative Mental Health Care
Everything else!

Please Note: I am not currently treating children. Although I am legally able to treat children, I prefer to refer children to a provider who specializes in pediatric psychiatry.

My Specialties

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is one of my favorite conditions to treat and a primary area of professional interest. I enjoy helping patients understand their diagnosis, recognize early warning signs, and find treatment strategies that support stability. I don’t shy away from complicated cases!

Depression

Prior to becoming a PMHNP, I conducted research focused on treatment-resistant depression. While many patients improve with first-line treatments, I am also comfortable exploring alternative strategies when symptoms persist despite multiple medication trials.

Developmental Disabilities

When I was an RN, I worked for the National Institute for People with Disabilities - New Jersey (NIPD-NJ). Working at this organization gave me the opportunity to work directly with individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Currently accepting self-pay and Insurance patients!

Self-Pay rates are $300 for intake appointments and $150 for follow-ups.

I accept Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, and Carelon Behavioral Health insurance.

I'm in the process of credentialing with most other insurance companies! Check back in a few weeks to see if your insurance is accepted. If you'd like to be notified when your insurance is accepted, please email info@matapsychiatry.com or text us at (201) 907-7915.