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Neil Altman, PhD, is a seasoned psychoanalytic psychotherapist at Harlem Family Services, located in the East Harlem community of Manhattan in New York City.

Dr. Altman has many years of experience in community-based work, in public clinics, and in private practice. He is currently co-chair of the section on Community Psychoanalysis of the American Psychoanalytic Association. He is a member of the faculty at the William Alanson White Institute in New York City and at the Massachusetts Institute for Psychoanalysis in Boston. He is an Honorary Member of the William Alanson White Society and Visiting Faculty at Ambedkar University of Delhi, India. 

Dr. Altman is Editor Emeritus and Associate Editor of Psychoanalytic Dialogues, and on the editorial staff of The Journal of Infant, Child, and Adolescent Psychotherapy; The Journal of Child Psychotherapy; and The International Journal of Applied Psychoanalytic Studies. He is the author of "Psychoanalysis in Times of Accelerating Cultural Change: Spiritual Globalization" (2015), "The Analyst in the Inner City: Race, Class and Culture through a Psychoanalytic Lens" (2010), and "White Privilege: Psychoanalytic Perspectives" (2020). He is the co-author of "Relational Child Psychotherapy" (2002). Dr. Altman has published more than sixty articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Shashala McGregor is an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with a diverse clinical background spanning primary care, long-term care, skilled nursing, emergency medicine, home care, behavioral health, and nursing education. Her experience supports a comprehensive approach to caring for adults with both routine and complex healthcare needs.

McGregor earned her Master of Science in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner studies from Hofstra University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from York College. Her clinical experience includes conducting physical examinations, diagnosing and treating health conditions, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing care plans, prescribing within scope of practice, and educating patients and families.

Before advanced practice, McGregor built extensive nursing experience in emergency, telemetry, behavioral health, and community settings. She has also served as a clinical instructor for nursing students. Her background in acute care, chronic disease management, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration allows her to support coordinated, evidence-based care tailored to each patient's needs.

Sarasavani Jayaram, MD, is a neurology specialist at Doctors United, which has offices in the West Farms and Wakefield neighborhoods in the Bronx, and Yonkers, New York. 

After earning her Doctor of Medicine at St. John’s Medical College in Bangalore, India, Dr. Jayaram worked for several years as a physician in India before relocating to the United States. She then completed her psychiatry and neurology residency at the State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Dr. Jayaram is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is licensed to practice medicine in the state of New York. She has a hospital affiliation with Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn.

With more than 50 years of experience in health care, Dr. Jayaram is an expert at diagnosing and treating neurological disorders. She’s also highly involved in clinical research, clinical trials, and basic and translational research. 

About Juliana Overbeck

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a proud graduate of New York University. I’m passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and reconnect with their innate strengths. My approach is grounded in warmth, authenticity, and compassion — I believe healing happens within a trusting, safe, and nurturing therapeutic relationship.

I work with adults, adolescents, and children facing a variety of concerns, including mood disorders/depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD. My work is trauma-informed and guided by psychodynamic principles while also being collaborative, insight-oriented, and solution-focused.

I draw from a range of modalities to meet your unique needs, always with the intention of fostering growth, resilience, and self-compassion. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, therapy can be a transformative space. Together, we’ll work toward healing, clarity, and a more grounded sense of self.

Choosing therapy is a powerful step toward caring for yourself — one rooted in courage, self-awareness, and hope. Our mental health is a cornerstone of overall well-being, and tending to it is essential for living a balanced, sustainable life. This decision is something to be proud of, and I’m honored to walk alongside you on this path.

About Dr. Jaswinderjit Singh

Hi, I am Dr. Jaswinderjit Singh (Dr. Jazz). I am a holistic psychiatrist and life strategist who believes optimal mental health is more than just treating symptoms with medication. Instead, I guide my patients on the road to long-lasting overall health by getting to the root of their problems.

I combine conventional treatments with mind-body practices to restore peak mental and physical health.

My Journey Into Psychiatry

My medical journey from India to New York has deeply influenced me. I graduated from medical school in India with the Highest Honors before moving to the United States and completing my psychiatry residency in New York. Experiencing Western and Eastern views on health and wellness has influenced my perspective on the intricate interplay between the mind and body in achieving and maintaining mental wellness.

My life experiences have allowed me to bring new and ancient world traditions, including Eastern cultural values, to my patient-care approach. Having a broad view of the world and humankind bolsters psychological betterment.

I believe in treating not just the symptom(s) but each individual as a whole. Every individual is multifaceted, and healing emerges when we address not just the mental but also the physical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental dimensions of their being.

In addition to clinical work, I have dedicated myself to conducting free health check-up camps for South Asian families, raising awareness about general health and mental well-being. This experience has deepened my understanding of cultural nuances impacting mental health and shaped my perspective on my work.

Compassionate and effective care is my commitment to every patient I work with. I strive to build trust and genuinely enjoy the challenge of solving complex problems with creative solutions and a touch of humor.

When I began my practice, I quickly realized holistic approaches to psychiatry were lacking; therefore, I’ve worked diligently to hone the blending of my treatment modalities to provide the most effective and comprehensive care to my patients.

Beyond the Clinic

Whether spending time with loved ones or working with patients in my practice, I bring a positive and energetic attitude to everything I do. In my free time, I enjoy getting lost in books about stoic philosophy, Greek and Roman schools of thought, the teachings of Freud, Jung, and Beck, and books on anthropology and spiritual teachings. I love to travel and am learning to play the guitar. I am an earlier riser and incorporate meditation and exercise into my morning routine.

I’m painfully aware that I’m not a great cook, but my passion for eating hopefully makes up for any talents I lack in the kitchen!

Credentials:

• Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
• Member of the American Psychiatric Association and the New York State Psychiatric Association
• MD from Government Medical College, Amritsar in Punja, India

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

Dorota Ketch is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (CRNP, PMHNP-BC) who is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults improve their mental health and overall quality of life. She believes that effective psychiatric care begins with understanding the whole person—not just a diagnosis, medication list, or set of symptoms.

Dorota earned her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health from Anderson University and is board-certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ohio University. Her educational and professional journey reflects a longstanding commitment to behavioral health and patient-centered care.

Before becoming a PMHNP, Dorota worked as a psychiatric nurse, Charge Nurse, and Nursing Supervisor at Horsham Clinic, where she gained extensive experience caring for individuals with complex mental health needs in an inpatient setting. She later joined Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry as a Ketamine Nurse, specializing in ketamine-assisted therapy and Spravato® (esketamine) treatment for individuals living with treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions.

Today, Dorota provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults. She has experience treating depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and treatment-resistant mental health conditions. She is also trained in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and has a special interest in interventional psychiatry.

What sets Dorota apart is her belief that mental health care should be personal, collaborative, and focused on understanding the individual behind the symptoms. She enjoys taking the time to learn about each patient's experiences, relationships, strengths, challenges, and goals. While medication can be an important part of treatment, she also values the therapeutic aspect of psychiatric care and strives to help patients better understand the underlying factors contributing to their challenges whenever possible.

Dorota believes some of the most meaningful progress occurs when patients feel heard, understood, and empowered to participate in their own care. Her goal is not simply to reduce symptoms, but to help patients gain insight, build resilience, strengthen relationships, and create lasting improvements in their overall well-being.

Dorota is licensed to provide psychiatric care in Pennsylvania and Delaware. She is also bilingual in English and Polish. Her diverse educational and professional background has shaped her holistic, compassionate, and individualized approach to mental health care.   Education:

• Master of Science in Nursing (PMHNP) - Anderson University 
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Ohio University

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.