Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Tiffany holds a Master of Science in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from New York University. She has experience working in both outpatient and inpatient settings with various psychiatric populations including those with mood and psychotic disorders, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and substance use disorders.Tiffany is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from the Beck Institute.
Tiffany is passionate about mental health advocacy and serving marginalized populations. She strives to tailor treatment plans to suit each individual client, which may include psychotherapy and/or medication management. By offering unconditional positive regard, she hopes to create a space that feels supportive with the flexibility to adapt approaches as people grow and change. In her spare time, Tiffany enjoys cooking, snuggling with her cats, trivia, and traveling. She looks forward to collaborating and helping
Laquita is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, bringing a rich tapestry of experience to the BWC, underscored by a decade of service as a Registered Nurse. Her proficiency spans the spectrum from acute inpatient settings to the intimate context of home care, providing her with a great understanding of diverse psychiatric conditions and populations.
Her clinical approach is particularly aligned with individuals grappling with depression, anxiety & grief. Laquita's philosophy centers on recognizing the intrinsic worth of joy in everyone's life, and she is committed to guiding her clients back toward that joy with empathy & expertise.
Understanding that the individual is the authority on their own narrative and pain, Laquita offers a collaborative path to healing and personal growth. She invites you to join her in a therapeutic alliance focused on cultivating resilience and achieving your mental health goals with unwavering support.
I enjoy working with adults across the lifespan who are seeking to deepen their understanding of themselves, improve their mental health, and make meaningful changes in their lives. My clients often face challenges including anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship issues, and stress from academic or professional environments. I have a particular affinity for supporting Gen Z and Millennial individuals, as well as those within the LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse communities.
My practice is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where clients can openly share and explore their concerns without fear of judgment. I aim to improve the health and well-being of my clients by providing comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence-based mental health care. By integrating medications with complementary therapies, and considering the intersection of physical and mental health, I tailor treatment plans to each individual’s unique needs. I look forward to supporting your journey!
“My first session with Natalie was great! We were quickly able to build patient/provider rapport and I look forward to meeting with her for my next session!”
Dr. Natalie Grant-Villegas
Psychiatrist
1180 Avenue Of The Americas
8th Fl
New York, NY 10036
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Holly Wilkins, FNP-BC
Psychiatrist 7.6 mi
5.0(3)
1180 Avenue Of The America
8th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Holly is both a Family & Psychiatric Mental Health NP with over 8 years of experience caring for the acutely ill, across the lifespan. Through her training as both an FNP & PMHNP, Holly appreciates that mental health is extremely important and has a major impact on our overall health and quality of life. Holly's practice focuses on the treatment of mood disorders, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, ADHD, OCD, insomnia and substance use disorders.
Holly takes a holistic, eclectic approach, incorporating multiple modalities to improve her client's overall health; movement, nature, nutrition, medication & therapy can all be personalized to help promote your overall health and well-being.
Holly is well-practiced in adapting care plans to meet the needs of the patient. Though lots of things work to help people improve their health, not everything works for everyone. You'll work together to adapt our treatment plan for you to get the most out of our time together.
She looks forward to meeting you!
Melissa is a board certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner providing compassionate, empathetic psychiatric services to children, adolescents and young adults (8+). She is an expert in the field of adolescent psychiatry, utilizing a non-judgmental, evidence-based approach to compassionately care for patients with a variety of psychiatric disorders. My practice focuses on depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorders and eating disorders. Melissa is LGBTQ and health at every size aligned.
Melissa comes to BWC with over 12 years of nursing experience in pediatric oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She now utilizing her training from New York University as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner caring for adolescents (13-18) on an inpatient psychiatric unit.
Melissa looks forward to meeting you and working together to achieve your goals!
“Bass wellness center has helped me overcome obstacles in my life that i thought not possible. They have a great team and i look forward to continuing treatment with them.”
Ms. Melissa Varda, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatrist
1180 Avenue Of The Americas
8th Floor
New York, NY 10036
4.89(19)
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Shakiya Mussington, RN
Psychiatrist 7.6 mi
5.0(18)
1180 Avenue Of The Americas
8th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Shakiya is a board certified psych NP w/over 10 years of experience working with individuals diagnosed w/psychiatric disorders. Shakiya's practice focuses on the treatment of PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD & psychotic disorders.
Shakiya's style is solution-oriented, open-minded & promotes empowerment. Shakiya utilizes a holistic model to provide inclusive care to all. This includes modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness & psychoanalysis; all with the aim to help manage your symptoms, cope with life changes & modify any counterproductive behaviors in order to live a more fulfilling & joyous life.
Shakiya's goal is to teach her clients small techniques that can last a lifetime & help in times of distress. Together you'll work on a treatment plan that will incorporate your whole being - this may include adding exercise, natural supplements, psychotherapy, or psychiatric medication. Shakiya is excited to meet you!
“I have heard psychiatrist horror stories that made me very nervous to start taking medication. Shakiya has looked out and advocated for me every step of this process. She usually understands my brain better than I can! I instantly felt comfortable talking to Shakiya and actively look forward to getting to check-in with her every month. She has also connected me with valuable resources in addition to medication. I’ve been going to her for about a year and a half and I’m so glad I found her :)”
Shakiya Mussington, RN
Psychiatrist
1180 Avenue Of The Americas
8th Floor
New York, NY 10036
5.0(18)
4.91
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Dr. Tamara Goodman, MD
Clinical Neurophysiology 7.6 mi
Tamara Goodman, MD, is one of the exceptional neurologists practicing at Complete Neurological care, which has locations in Forest Hills and Queens, and the Financial District, Midtown, and in Manhattan, plus Valley Stream and Hicksville, New York. She is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
After obtaining her medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, she completed a medical internship at Flushing Hospital Medical Center and subsequently pursued her residency in neurology at the Northwell North Shore University Hospital- Zucker School of Medicine affiliated with Hofstra University. She continued at North Shore Hospital for a Fellowship in epilepsy and electroencephalography (EEG).
Dr. Goodman holds certifications in Botox® therapy for various conditions, including chronic migraine, cervical dystonia, and TMJ dysfunction. She speaks English and Russian, which makes her accessible to patients from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Dr. Goodman welcomes new patients to the practice who are seeking advanced patient-centered care for a wide array of neurological disorders such as vertigo, headache, syncope, memory loss, concussions, neuropathic pain, and epilepsy.
“Dr.Apeatu was great the wait time wasn't too long and he was very kind , and took his time with my son and explaining things to me. I look forward to seeing him again.”
Dr. Micic specializes in neurology and pediatric neurology. She earned her medical degree from the University of Nis Faculty of Medicine, serving multiple locations across NY. Dr. Micic completed an internship at Clinical Center Nis in Serbia after obtaining her medical degree. Later, she also completed her fellowships in child neurology, one at the University of Belgrade, Serbia, one at the State University of New York, Stony Brook and another at the Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital. Highly qualified, she also completed her residency in pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Dr.
“Dr.Apeatu was great the wait time wasn't too long and he was very kind , and took his time with my son and explaining things to me. I look forward to seeing him again.”
Samuel Apeatu, MD, is a skilled, board-certified neurologist practicing at Complete Neurological Care. The practice has locations in Forest Hills and Queens, and the Financial District, Midtown, and in Manhattan, plus Valley Stream and Hicksville, New York. Additionally, in offices in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Florida.
Dr. Apeatu obtained his medical degree from the University of Ghana Medical School in West Africa. He completed his pediatric residency training at New York Medical College, Lincoln Hospital Affiliation. He then completed his pediatric neurology fellowship at Schneider Children’s Hospital Long Island Campus for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Apeatu was also a fellow at Long Island Jewish Medical Center for epilepsy and electroencephalography. Prior to joining the Complete Neurological Care family, he’s worked in multiple neurology units throughout New York City and Pennsylvania.
Dr. Samuel Apeatu is a published and board-certified pediatric neurologist from the American Board of Pediatrics. Additionally, he is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology, the Child Neurology Society, and the American Medical Association.
“Dr.Apeatu was great the wait time wasn't too long and he was very kind , and took his time with my son and explaining things to me. I look forward to seeing him again.”
Virginia Stringel MD, is a board-certified child neurologist practicing at Complete Neurological Care, where she sees patients in the Midtown and Broadway offices.
Dr. Stringel earned her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and then completed a 5-year residency in child neurology at Cohen Children’s Medical Center, affiliated with Northwell Health, in Queens, New York. Her undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.
Her practice at Complete Neurological Care is focused on pediatric patients with concerns including autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, ADHD, seizures, and tic disorders.
In addition to seeing patients in the clinic, Dr. Stringel also contributes to the field of medical education by creating supplemental study material for use at the medical student level.
“Dr.Apeatu was great the wait time wasn't too long and he was very kind , and took his time with my son and explaining things to me. I look forward to seeing him again.”
Virginia Stringel, MD
Psychiatrist
150 E 55th Street
4th Floor
New York, NY 10022
4.91(12)
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Dr. Ellen Edgar, MD
Clinical Neurophysiology 7.6 mi
Dr. Ellen Edgar is the president of Complete Neurological Care, P.C. in New York and Florida. She is an American Board Certified Neurologist who holds double board certification from The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and The American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology (ABCN).
Dr. Edgar and her professional team help patients (ranging in ages from adolescents to adults) with all types of diseases affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles. She is an active member of the AAN and AANEM. Dr. Ellen Edgar received her post-graduate training in Neurology at SUNY Downstate Hospital – SUNY Downstate School of Medicine.
To continue her medical training at GWU Hospital, Dr. Edgar enrolled into a very competitive and highly skilled neurological fellowship in combine Electrophysiology (NCS/EMG/EP/EEG). She was under the close watch of Dr. Perry Richardson, one of the leading neurologist and an authority in Botox applications for chronic headaches, spasticity, dystonia etc., and Dr. John Kelly, a nationally recognized published author (internationally recognized authority in neuromuscular conditions).
“Dr.Apeatu was great the wait time wasn't too long and he was very kind , and took his time with my son and explaining things to me. I look forward to seeing him again.”
Dr. Ellen Edgar, MD
Psychiatrist
150 E 55th Street
4th Floor
New York, NY 10022
4.91(12)
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Mr. Justin Shaw, NP-P, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatrist 7.6 mi
NYU educated Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner We aim to improve the wellbeing of our clients by providing the most advanced, compassionate, evidence-based mental healthcare. We provide a full continuum of psychiatric & addiction services online, at your convenience! BWC can accommodate a range of treatment options - talk therapy, medication management, or a combination – aimed at assisting clients who come across barriers which may impede their ability to reach their goals in their careers, relationships, and work-life balance. Our providers - adjunct faculty of New York University’s Rory Meyers College of Nursing - are committed to ending the stigma associated with mental health and substance use and bring a combined 10 years of experience in psychiatric nursing, addiction nursing and nursing leadership. We look forward to helping you live your best life! We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles.
I am a Limited Permit Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) with over two years of clinical experience specializing in the mental health treatment of both adolescents and adults.
I employ a compassionate, client-centered approach to therapy, emphasizing the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment for all clients. I use evidence-based techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Informed Care, to help clients of all ages develop coping skills, build resilience, and achieve their personal goals. Common counseling topics include anxiety and depression, family and peer relationships, academic and career counseling, self-esteem and identity issues, and trauma and crisis intervention.
My passion is to empower clients—both adolescents and adults—to overcome their challenges and thrive. I believe that everyone has the potential for growth and resilience, and it is my privilege to support them on their journey to mental wellness.
Dr. Caroline Bjorkman is a Board Certified Psychiatrist who provides treatment for a variety of mental health conditions including mood, anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD and other psychiatric conditions. She uses an individualized and holistic approach providing medication management as well as psychotherapy to improve overall functioning and quality of life. Dr. Bjorkman completed medical school at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine and residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Morningside/ West. She is on the young professional board of the National Alliance on Mental Illness NYC and works with ASICS as a Mental Health Ambassador.
Carissa has over 10 years of mental health nursing experience caring for patients across the lifespan with a multitude of social, emotional, and mental health needs. She earned her Bachelors of Science degree from Rutgers University and completed her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Working in various mental health settings, including inpatient and outpatient psychiatry in the Northern New Jersey area has afforded her the opportunity to encounter a multitude of demographic groups and therapy models.
Carissa brings a humanistic philosophy of holistic care for both mind and body, and an abiding commitment to individualized, personalized, comprehensive care for those she serves.
Emotional Health, Brings wealth!
The Evidence Practice provides patient-centered, measurement-based care to improve mental health. With locations in Greenwich, Connecticut, and the Upper West Side of Manhattan, Armonk, and Saratoga Springs, New York, Clement Hill, PMHNP-BC, and his team offer multimodal care following the latest research in psychiatry. They provide in-person and telehealth visits to improve accessibility and ensure every patient has the support they need.
The team at The Evidence Practice believes that forming a therapeutic alliance with each patient is the most effective way to treat patients’ mental health.
After a detailed evaluation, the providers work with patients to determine goals and create a plan to achieve them. With ongoing measurements and check-ins, they guide patients through their custom care plans and track changes in their well-being.
The Evidence Practice specializes in identifying and treating common mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They also provide care for sleep disorders and specific symptoms associated with declining mental health.
Through a combination of regular medication management, personalized behavioral solutions, and evidence-based psychotherapy, patients work toward their goals for better emotional well-being.
Remote visits and monitoring make it easier for patients to communicate with the team and get closer to reaching their goals every day. The Evidence Practice currently accepts new and returning patients in New York City and Connecticut. Call the nearest office or book an appointment online to get started today.
“Lisa is the first-ever medical provider who I feel truly listens to me. She takes her time and thinks through every decision before just prescribing something.”
