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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.
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!
I am a child and Adolescent psychiatrist trained at Rutgers New Jersey Medical school and Board certified in both General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I have been in practice for over 10 years and specialize in medication treatments for ADHD, Oppositional defiant disorder, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, Autism spectrum disorder and tic disorders.
I pursue a working alliance with families, schools, therapists, and pediatricians, including the review of prior assessments, as the basis of the treatment plan.
My approach is to start with a thorough diagnosis and formulate a plan that includes medications, psychotherapy, diet, exercise, sleep hygiene, lab work and other lifestyle modifications to provide an individual treatment plan for each of my patients. As I develop a relationship with my patients and their family I strive to understand their issues and concerns to better cater to my patient's needs.
Edward O. Oladipo, MSN, APN, PMHNP-BC, began his mental healthcare career over a decade ago. With extensive expertise in both inpatient and outpatient care, he provides comprehensive psychiatric mental health services across the lifespan. Passionate about promoting therapeutic interventions, he focuses on reducing reliance on controlled medications and mitigating clinical addiction.
Edward approaches each case by understanding the unique aspects of each patient and crafting treatment plans tailored to their specific diagnosis and needs. By integrating psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, he avoids a one-size-fits-all approach, instead concentrating on the patient's history, personality, and condition intricacies. Emphasizing safety, he recognizes that each person's journey to mental wellness is unique. His treatment plans are customized roadmaps, considering the patient's strengths, challenges, and preferences.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I obtained my MSN from Monmouth University, and became board certified with the ANCC. I have over 10 years of nursing experience in the psychiatric field in emergency crisis with adult clients from ages 18-65. Through my years as a staff nurse, I found my passion for mental health and desired to be apart of the change in ending the stigma surrounded by substance abuse and mental health.
I believe in creating an individualized plan of care that values client involvement, inter-professional collaboration and evidenced-based practice. My goal for my clients is to feel empowered to treat their illness through supportive education in a stigma free environment.
Dr. Salvatore G. Savatta received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from New York University, graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 2001 and completed his M.S. in Biostatistics Clinical Research Methods at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health in 2005. Dr. Savatta has previously served as Director of Inpatient Psychiatry at New York Methodist Hospital, Medical Director of TMS Centers of America and both Deputy Chair and Interim Chair of Psychiatry at Trinitas Regional Medical Center.
Dr. Savatta completed his Psychiatry Residency at St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center and completed a Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic. Dr. Savatta is Board Certified in both Adult Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry.
He has tailored his clinical practice to focus on “difficult to treat” depression, and often includes the implementation of NeuroModulation techniques such as TMS, Esketamine, and Electroconvulsive Therapy* (ECT) when clinically appropriate.
Samirah Bostic is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who graduated from Walden University with a Master of Science in Nursing. Her practicum experience includes the management and treatment of a wide range of mental health and substance abuse disorders, as well as individual and group psychotherapy measures concerning child and adult populations. Samirah began her clinical career eleven years ago as a registered nurse providing care at University Hospital Emergency Department of Newark, NJ often caring for those suffering from psychiatric crises, which ultimately inspired her to progress into her true passion, transitioning into a permanent mental health advocate. One of her major convictions to implementation of care is that she is a firm believer that all patients are entitled to confidentiality which she assures can be consistently maintained at Growth Outpatient Mental Health Services.
“Dr Samirah is very caring and understanding, she wants to do everything in her power to help you get better, thank you for everything you’ve done for me”
Samirah Bostic, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatrist
485c Us Hwy 1 S
Iselin, NJ 08830
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Ms. Kristen Deeken, MSN RN PMHNP-BC
Psychiatrist 31.9 mi
As an emergency room nurse for over 10 years, I knew that I wanted to help to reduce the stigma and improve mental health care. To do this, I obtained my MSN from Monmouth University, and became board certified with the ANCC. I have experience working at a non-profit IOP program for dual diagnosis clients, as well as a busy emergency room with a heavy psychiatric presence. I look forward to helping increase the availability of quality mental health care to my clients.
“Kristen is absolutely amazing, I’ve been seeing her for over a year, and she has helped me so much! I have come a long way since I started and I did this because of her help. Kristen is kind, caring and really wants to help get you back on track. I thank her for always knowing what to do and say.”
Ms. Kristen Deeken, MSN RN PMHNP-BC
Psychiatrist
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Ninaben Patel, PMHNP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 31.9 mi
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.
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
