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.
Dr. Ksenia Pillai is a distinguished psychiatrist with child, adult, and geriatric psychiatry expertise. Her unique blend of experience empowers her to provide functional mental health care to patients across the lifespan—from the challenges faced by the young to the intricate mental health needs of the elderly. Earning her medical degree and completing her foundational psychiatric residency at Jamaica Hospital, Dr. Pillai showcased an innate aptitude for understanding the intricacies of the human mind. Her passion for broadening her knowledge and refining her skills led her to further specialize in child psychiatry at SUNY Downstate. Dr. Pillai has several years of experience in geriatric psychiatry from her time at the SUNY Downstate Center for Alzheimer's Excellence. Dr. Ksenia Pillai has also served as a faculty member at the Grossman School of Medicine, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, and SUNY Downstate Medical School, teaching and mentoring the next generation of psychiatrists.
Dr. Prashanth Pillai is a board-certified Psychiatrist dedicated to understanding the complex psychological and developmental needs of children, adolescents, and adults across various life stages. He completed his residency in general psychiatry at the Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Pillai further honed his expertise with a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Nassau University Medical Center and SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Dr. Pillai integrates various therapeutic modalities including , psychopharmacology, cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, mindfulness practices, psychoeducation and family-focused interventions. He prioritizes a patient-centric approach, building trust and open communication to ensure personalized and effective care. Dr. Pillai is also an ardent advocate for destigmatizing societal mental health challenges. He champions the need for community education, fostering greater understanding and empathy towards those grappling with psychological difficulties. For individuals seeking a seasoned professional who deeply understands the complexities of child, adolescent, and adult mental well-being and provides a tailored approach to treatment, Dr. Prashanth Pillai stands out for his clinical insight and genuine dedication to his patient's well-being.
Paul is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 14 years of Psych nursing, who provides mental health care to patients across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Besides his Master of Science in Nursing, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, his career in nursing spans more than 18 years, working in a variety of settings. Paul applies a holistic approach to mental health care, which focuses on treating the whole person and not just the symptoms of the disease.
His services include medication management and psychotherapy for multiple psychiatric pathologies ranging from depression to anxiety, to Bipolar, to PTSD, to schizophrenia and, ADHD, among others. His background as a psych nurse allows him to deliver the best psycho education to his patients regarding their conditions, treatment options and side effects, as well as medication interactions.
Josyane Kengni, CRNP, PMH is a board-certified nurse practitioner in Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. She has a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in nursing with years of nursing experience in a variety of settings. Josyane is licensed to provide psychotherapy and psychopharmacology in Maryland and West Virginia. She is experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population to diagnose and treat mental health problems. She works with patients dealing with depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, PTSD, schizophrenia, and many others.
Josyane draws on her experience as a medical nurse to rule out any possible medical conditions that could be affecting a patient’s mental health before treating a psychiatric condition.
“My responsibility as a mental health nurse practitioner is to provide evidence-based psychopharmacology and psychotherapy to individuals. "
Josyane is committed to having a positive impact on the community.
“Very nice people. Would recommend to anyone seeking a therapist or psychologist. Very professional and courteous. Clean office. They understand medication and various psychiatric conditions very well and can offer a lot of help to a lot of people.”
Ms. Josyane Kengni, PMHNP
Psychiatrist
5301 Buckeystown Pike
Suite 308
Frederick, MD 21704
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I began my journey to psychiatry as a registered nurse at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2006. I spent 14 years gaining clinical experience working with adolescent and adult inpatients and in emergency departments and correctional facilities. After helping people at the bedside and working with multidisciplinary teams treating various psychiatric disorders, I realized this was a passion for myself and thus decided to advance my career as a PMHNP-BC. I am committed to supplying personalized and comprehensive care. My practice follows evidence-based guidelines and uses clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. At MWP we provide thorough psychiatric evaluations and an individualized medication management plan with special attention to one’s needs. We believe that a holistic and innovative approach is ideal for the psychiatric population, their care, and illness management.
Dr. Yeside Ojo, DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC is a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner whose aim is to always provide client centered care and treatments based on evidence-based guideline by diagnosing according to the latest edition of the DSM and listening to the clients concerns and symptoms.
Effectively manage client symptoms by initiating, adjusting, and continuously monitoring medication administration.
Improve client's self-awareness and knowledge regarding mental health illnesses and medications by educating on the proper use, drug interactions, and adverse drug reactions of medications and the course and prognosis of mental illnesses.
Collaborate with other psychiatrists, medical case managers, therapists, nurses and medical assistants to develop treatment plans
Perform mental health evaluations for adult patients with a wide range of psychiatric disorders and substance abuse disorders
Treatment of patients with addiction or unhealthy substance use
Dr. Nkiru Smith, DNP FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, is a dually board-certified family nurse practitioner and a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I have been a nurse for the past two decades. I have worked in different healthcare settings, including critical care units, medical-surgical units, MAT, and outpatient, residential, and psychiatric mental facilities. As a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I aim to ease suffering and pain. Each patient requires an individualized treatment approach. I provide warm, friendly, competent, and compassionate care in the office or telehealth.
I provide initial assessment and diagnosis for patients six years and above with ADD/ADHD, PTSD, mood disorders, and many other psychiatric conditions. Being a certified Family Nurse Practitioner allows me to provide holistic care that includes considering their medical condition. My treatment approach varies and includes lifestyle changes, medication, and supportive therapy.
