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Taneestar Cohen is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of nursing experience. She brings seasoned clinical judgment, thoughtful diagnostic insight, and a patient-centered approach to psychiatric care. 

Her professional background includes more than a decade in Sleep Medicine, where she developed a strong understanding of the connection between sleep, mood regulation, cognitive functioning, and overall psychiatric stability. This experience strengthened her ability to recognize clinical patterns that often contribute to complex or overlapping symptom presentations. 

Taneestar earned her Post-Graduate Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Wilkes University and holds Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner certification from Wilmington University, where she graduated with Honors and was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. 

Her clinical practice is grounded in evidence-based psychopharmacology, careful differential diagnosis, and individualized treatment planning. She takes an integrative approach, considering biological, psychological, and environmental factors when developing comprehensive care strategies tailored to each patient. 

She treats a range of conditions across the adult lifespan, including depression, ADHD, mood disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, trauma-related conditions, and sleep disturbances. In addition to symptom reduction, she prioritizes functional restoration, emotional regulation, cognitive clarity, and long-term stability. 

Known for her attentive listening style and balanced approach to medication management, Taneestar strives to create a safe and respectful environment where patients feel heard, understood, and actively involved in their care.

Nina Patel, CRNP, is a certified psychiatric nurse practitioner at Alpine Psychiatry in King of Prussia (KOP), Pennsylvania. Nina takes pride in providing high-quality, personalized, and comprehensive care to all patients 12 years and up at the adult and child psychiatry practice. She offers both in-person and telemedicine appointments.

In 2019, Nina earned an Associate of Arts Degree in Nursing from Bucks County Community College in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Next, she received a Bachelor's in Nursing from Anderson University (AU) in Anderson, South Carolina, followed by her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in 2021, which she also obtained at AU.

Before joining Alpine Psychiatry, Nina worked as a Charge Nurse at Horsham Clinic in Ambler, Pennsylvania.

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, Nina’s goal is to provide culturally informed mental health care to complex acute and chronic psychiatric disorders while having the patient play an active part in decision-making.

She is a committed and diligent professional in developing individualized care plans, collecting and analyzing patient data, and facilitating treatment. She is a highly effective communicator who uses verbal and nonverbal communication techniques with patients, their families, and colleagues.

During her patients’ initial visits, Nina aims to build therapeutic relationships with each individual, including adolescents, adult clients, and families, when providing personalized treatment plans.

Nina is passionate about working with clients, helping them to identify their strengths, and assisting them in working towards their goals.

Robert is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who provides comprehensive, evidence-based psychiatric care across the lifespan. He is dedicated to helping individuals navigate depression, anxiety, trauma-related conditions, and other mood and behavioral health concerns through a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

Robert’s practice philosophy is rooted in treating the whole person—integrating biological, psychological, and social factors to promote lasting mental wellness. He combines clinical expertise with a holistic perspective, emphasizing collaboration, education, and individualized care planning to support each patient’s recovery and resilience.

Before joining Alpine Psychiatry, Robert served in a variety of psychiatric and medical settings, including inpatient and correctional psychiatry, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and critical care nursing. He brings a strong background in acute and chronic psychiatric management, trauma-informed care, and crisis stabilization.

Robert began his career as a critical care nurse at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he developed advanced assessment and leadership skills while caring for medically complex patients in the Cardiac and Vascular ICU. His subsequent work in behavioral health and correctional settings strengthened his ability to connect with diverse populations and provide grounded, evidence-based treatment in high-acuity environments.

Education

• Master of Science in Nursing (PMHNP) - Drexel University of Pennsylvania
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Drexel University of Pennsylvania
• Recognized for academic excellence
• Bachelor of Science in Biology - Millersville University

Languages

• English

Psychiatrist with over 15 years of clinical, academic, and administrative experience in behavioral health. Founder, President, and Chief Medical Officer of New AGE Behavioral, a multidisciplinary outpatient psychiatry practice. Former Chief Medical Officer of a multi- site behavioral health organization with expertise in psychopharmacology, physician leadership, and outpatient psychiatric care. National pharmaceutical speaker and award- recognized physician educator with multiple academic appointments.

Taneestar Cohen is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of nursing experience. She brings seasoned clinical judgment, thoughtful diagnostic insight, and a patient-centered approach to psychiatric care. 

Her professional background includes more than a decade in Sleep Medicine, where she developed a strong understanding of the connection between sleep, mood regulation, cognitive functioning, and overall psychiatric stability. This experience strengthened her ability to recognize clinical patterns that often contribute to complex or overlapping symptom presentations. 

Taneestar earned her Post-Graduate Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Wilkes University and holds Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner certification from Wilmington University, where she graduated with Honors and was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. 

Her clinical practice is grounded in evidence-based psychopharmacology, careful differential diagnosis, and individualized treatment planning. She takes an integrative approach, considering biological, psychological, and environmental factors when developing comprehensive care strategies tailored to each patient. 

She treats a range of conditions across the adult lifespan, including depression, ADHD, mood disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, trauma-related conditions, and sleep disturbances. In addition to symptom reduction, she prioritizes functional restoration, emotional regulation, cognitive clarity, and long-term stability. 

Known for her attentive listening style and balanced approach to medication management, Taneestar strives to create a safe and respectful environment where patients feel heard, understood, and actively involved in their care.

Robert is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who provides comprehensive, evidence-based psychiatric care across the lifespan. He is dedicated to helping individuals navigate depression, anxiety, trauma-related conditions, and other mood and behavioral health concerns through a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

Robert’s practice philosophy is rooted in treating the whole person—integrating biological, psychological, and social factors to promote lasting mental wellness. He combines clinical expertise with a holistic perspective, emphasizing collaboration, education, and individualized care planning to support each patient’s recovery and resilience.

Before joining Alpine Psychiatry, Robert served in a variety of psychiatric and medical settings, including inpatient and correctional psychiatry, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and critical care nursing. He brings a strong background in acute and chronic psychiatric management, trauma-informed care, and crisis stabilization.

Robert began his career as a critical care nurse at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he developed advanced assessment and leadership skills while caring for medically complex patients in the Cardiac and Vascular ICU. His subsequent work in behavioral health and correctional settings strengthened his ability to connect with diverse populations and provide grounded, evidence-based treatment in high-acuity environments.

Education

• Master of Science in Nursing (PMHNP) - Drexel University of Pennsylvania
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Drexel University of Pennsylvania
• Recognized for academic excellence
• Bachelor of Science in Biology - Millersville University

Languages

• English

Nina Patel, CRNP, is a certified psychiatric nurse practitioner at Alpine Psychiatry in King of Prussia (KOP), Pennsylvania. Nina takes pride in providing high-quality, personalized, and comprehensive care to all patients 12 years and up at the adult and child psychiatry practice. She offers both in-person and telemedicine appointments.

In 2019, Nina earned an Associate of Arts Degree in Nursing from Bucks County Community College in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Next, she received a Bachelor's in Nursing from Anderson University (AU) in Anderson, South Carolina, followed by her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in 2021, which she also obtained at AU.

Before joining Alpine Psychiatry, Nina worked as a Charge Nurse at Horsham Clinic in Ambler, Pennsylvania.

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, Nina’s goal is to provide culturally informed mental health care to complex acute and chronic psychiatric disorders while having the patient play an active part in decision-making.

She is a committed and diligent professional in developing individualized care plans, collecting and analyzing patient data, and facilitating treatment. She is a highly effective communicator who uses verbal and nonverbal communication techniques with patients, their families, and colleagues.

During her patients’ initial visits, Nina aims to build therapeutic relationships with each individual, including adolescents, adult clients, and families, when providing personalized treatment plans.

Nina is passionate about working with clients, helping them to identify their strengths, and assisting them in working towards their goals.

Psychiatrist with over 15 years of clinical, academic, and administrative experience in behavioral health. Founder, President, and Chief Medical Officer of New AGE Behavioral, a multidisciplinary outpatient psychiatry practice. Former Chief Medical Officer of a multi- site behavioral health organization with expertise in psychopharmacology, physician leadership, and outpatient psychiatric care. National pharmaceutical speaker and award- recognized physician educator with multiple academic appointments.

Mina Johnson is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a graduate of Columbia University Medical Center. She is affiliated with NYU Langone Health - Manhattan and Bellevue Hospital Center where she is currently a clinical instructor and an attending NP specializing in the treatment of people with serious and persistent mental illness in the civilian and forensic inpatient settings. ​ She is passionate about mental health advocacy and expanding access to treatment for traditionally under-served and under-insured populations both in NYC and in the Hudson Valley Region.

Dr. Amy Carnall, DNP, APN, PMHMP-BC, provides compassionate, high-quality care to all patients at Clarity Psychiatry Care in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Dr. Amy received her graduate training at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She specializes in behavioral and developmental disorders that afflict youth. 

She is also trained in developmental testing utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of a multitude of childhood disorders, including Autism, ADHD, sensory deficits, motor skill disorders, and other developmental dysfunction.

Dr. Amy is Board-Certified in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry. She also holds a Registered Nurse First Assist certification, allowing her to be a key surgical team member, working with surgeons in complex surgical cases.

She began her nursing career over 20 years ago. Originally trained as a pediatric critical care nurse, Dr. Amy quickly realized her innate ability to care for children. Throughout her dynamic career, she has cared for patients with a plethora of severe and chronic illnesses.

Dr. Amy is highly skilled at working with patients and their families to develop treatment plans conducive to the family unit.

Most recently, she received her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania,  and conducted her doctoral project on the effects of untreated ADHD in youth and the resulting comorbidity of substance abuse. 

Dr. Amy is truly a kid at heart. 

Kristen Jacobs, PMHNP, is a psychiatric nurse practitioner practicing at Clarity Psychiatry Care in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and she wants to congratulate you on taking the first step toward prioritizing your mental health. She understands how courageous this step is – scheduling that first appointment is often the hardest part. 

Kristen earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Penn State University before completing a post-master’s degree at Liberty University, specializing as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. For the past six years, she has worked as a nurse practitioner primarily in urgent care and primary care settings. However, she soon realized that her true passion lies in helping patients talk about their mental health and find solutions, which led her to dedicate her career to this field – it’s so rewarding! 

Kristen’s areas of expertise include anxiety, depressive disorders, mood disorders, ADHD, PMDD, and perinatal mental health. As your psychiatric care provider, her goal is to truly listen, empathize, and collaborate with you to develop the most effective, comprehensive treatment plan tailored to your needs. She takes a patient-centered, holistic approach, considering factors such as nutrition, sleep, exercise, spirituality, and social influences, as these all contribute to our mental well-being. 

Kristen looks forward to supporting you on your journey to healing. Call Clarity Psychiatry Care or request an appointment online today.

Matthew Minteer MSN, APN, PMHNP-BC, is an Advanced Practice Nurse specializing in Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry at Clarity Psychiatric Care in Cherry Hill, NJ. Matthew has over 10 years of experience in the mental health field and currently works in multiple levels of care including PHP, IOP, and inpatient. Matthew is proud to join the team at Clarity to continue to provide high quality mental health care. 

Matthew received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, from Widener University in 2011. Shortly after, Matthew found his passion for mental health care when he started working as a mental health technician at a psychiatric inpatient facility. While working, he decided to pursue his nursing degree, and graduated from Drexel’s 24 month accelerated nursing program in 2017. After obtaining his Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Matthew continued his work in the mental health field as a charge nurse and eventually nursing supervisor. 

Matthew followed his passion and furthered his education by obtaining his Master of Science in Nursing from Drexel University in June of 2022, and obtained his ANCC PMHNP certification in August of 2022. Matthew has experience in treating adolescents, adults, older adults and caring for those with psychosis, mood disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, substance abuse, trauma, ADHD, and more.