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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.

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

Dr. Sari Lehrhoff is a board-certified psychiatrist with more than 15 years of clinical experience. She earned her medical degree from St. George’s University and completed her psychiatry residency through Seton Hall University at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, beginning her training in 2010. Her residency years and early career shaped her commitment to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care that combines both medical expertise and holistic approaches. Dr. Lehrhoff specializes in mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, relationship concerns, and the overlap between mental and physical health. In addition to her psychiatry training, she has completed advanced training in relationship and sex therapy, giving her unique insight into how intimacy, connection, and emotional health intersect. Her integrative practice also draws on functional medicine, fasting and metabolic health, and coaching methods that equip patients with tools to support healing in everyday life. Her approach is collaborative and empowering. Patients describe feeling deeply heard and supported, with each session focused on understanding their needs and creating a personalized plan. She works with individuals navigating treatment-resistant symptoms, couples working through challenges, and those seeking a broader understanding of how lifestyle, nutrition, and resilience affect mental health. Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Lehrhoff is a writer, educator, and speaker who develops programs and resources to make mental health and wellness more accessible. She brings warmth, insight, and clarity to her work, helping patients feel not only cared for but also equipped to take an active role in their healing. Dr. Lehrhoff believes true healing begins with being seen and understood. She is dedicated to helping patients restore balance, build resilience, and create healthier, more fulfilling lives.

I treat adult patients who are looking for a psychiatrist that provides comprehensive and attentive care. Too often have I heard the phrase repeated: "no one has ever really listened to me before." I believe that to address someone's problem, we need to know who that person is and what their individual goals are, not just the characteristics of the problem. Let's get you back to feeling like your full self. Having trained and served at New York Medical College's Manhattan campus, I have extensive experience diagnosing and managing a range of conditions from depression and anxiety, to PTSD and OCD. I have special skill and experience at handling severe and refractory cases, including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. My office is located in Millburn, NJ, and I am licensed to see patients in NJ and NY. Learn more at njpsych.com and please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. I am committed to helping you to live your full life.

I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, looking to improve the lives of adults through medication management and compassionate counseling and therapy. I have over 16 years of patient care experience and four years of integrative advance practice care and psychiatry. I specialize in helping clients with Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, ADHD, and Insomnia. I am recognized to be passionate, empathetic, goal-driven, and optimistic, creating an environment of peace, advocacy, and safety for my patients and their families. I want my patients to leave feeling educated and empowered about their care and journey to mental wellness. I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and the decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. With CBT, we'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience. I'll help you learn how to challenge those thoughts to change your feelings.

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.

I am a Doctorate level Advanced Practice Nurse with an additional Master's degree in Counseling. This background prepares me to help you by utilizing both therapy and medication. I am a graduate of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Delaware University, Rutgers University, and Chatham University. Psychiatry is my passion and with over 15 years experience, in both counseling and nursing, I look forward to helping you on your journey through the complexities of life. I have worked in many venues including outpatient psychiatry, inpatient psychiatry, hospice nursing, grief counseling, and psychiatric hospital consult liaison. My private practice, in Chester, New Jersey, is the joyful culmination of all this experience. I invite you to my office as we partner in working towards enriching your life. Look me up on Psychology Today: https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/prof_detail.php?profid=161069&search=lori+elliot&ref=1&sid=1494290345.3329_19929&name=l