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I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar illness, chronic pain, and addiction. I work collaboratively with individuals and their families, and other mental health and medical providers. My goal is to help you customize a plan that enables you to find lasting change. My mission is to support the patient reaching their optimal physical and mental health. We believe in working one-on-one with each patient to provide expert medical treatment, guidance, and care tailored specifically for your health concerns. Please contact us today to schedule your initial evaluation. I am devoted to providing quality comprehensive psychiatric services. I pride myself in my expertise with both the diagnosis and treatment of the occurrence of mental illness and believe that the relationship between health care provider and patient is of the utmost importance. My practice subscribes to a balanced approach to treatment.

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.

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

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

Psychiatrist with over 15 years of clinical, academic, and administrative experience in behavioral health. Founder, President, and Chief Medical Officer of New AGE Behavioral, a multidisciplinary outpatient psychiatry practice. Former Chief Medical Officer of a multi- site behavioral health organization with expertise in psychopharmacology, physician leadership, and outpatient psychiatric care. National pharmaceutical speaker and award- recognized physician educator with multiple academic appointments.

Diane Burt started out serving in the Navy as a hospital Corpsman. She then went on to work as a LPN until she graduated from Cumberland County College with her nursing degree. Diane then went on to graduate from Wilmington University with her master’s degree and Family Nurse Practitioner degree. Then she became a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner graduating from University of South Alabama. Diane has been employed in numerous family medicine settings. For the past 11 years she has worked in a psychiatric setting at Center for Family Guidance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Member of American Psychiatric Association Board certified by American Nurses Credentialing Center for both Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Licensed in New Jersey with pending licensure in Pennsylvania

WORK HISTORY:

Center for Family Guidance Dr. Patel and Dr. Barb of Turnersville (psychiatry) Advocare Family Medicine Newcomb ER

EDUCATION:

University of South Alabama Wilmington University Thomas Edison State College Cumberland County College

Danielle Walters, APN, PMHNP-BC, is an advanced practice nurse specializing in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. She sees patients at Clarity Psychiatry Care in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. 

Danielle earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The College of New Jersey, where she initially developed a passion for mental health after completing clinical training on an adult inpatient psychiatric unit and at a community mental health center.

Danielle has over 10 years of experience as a critical care nurse at a level one trauma center specializing in neurological and trauma intensive care. She obtained advanced certifications in critical care and trauma care, developing expertise in the treatment of medically complex and acutely ill patients.

Danielle completed her Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania. She completed clinical training at a child/adolescent partial hospitalization program, on an adult inpatient psychiatric unit, and at an outpatient mental health clinic. Danielle became an ANCC board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in August of 2022. She furthered her education by completing a post graduate APN nurse residency program.

Danielle’s experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner includes conducting emergency/crisis psychiatric evaluations for patients of all ages who are at local emergency departments. She has also worked as a psychiatric consult liaison, providing psychiatric care to patients across the lifespan who are hospitalized with various medical conditions, including patients hospitalized for perinatal care. She has experience in treating patients with mood disorders, psychosis, trauma, and substance abuse. 

With her extensive knowledge and experience, Danielle provides compassionate care to people facing mental health challenges. Danielle looks forward to continuing to support patients of all ages at Clarity Psychiatry Care.

Dr. Amy Carnall, DNP, APN, PMHMP-BC, provides compassionate, high-quality care to all patients at Clarity Psychiatry Care in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Dr. Amy received her graduate training at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She specializes in behavioral and developmental disorders that afflict youth. 

She is also trained in developmental testing utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of a multitude of childhood disorders, including Autism, ADHD, sensory deficits, motor skill disorders, and other developmental dysfunction.

Dr. Amy is Board-Certified in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry. She also holds a Registered Nurse First Assist certification, allowing her to be a key surgical team member, working with surgeons in complex surgical cases.

She began her nursing career over 20 years ago. Originally trained as a pediatric critical care nurse, Dr. Amy quickly realized her innate ability to care for children. Throughout her dynamic career, she has cared for patients with a plethora of severe and chronic illnesses.

Dr. Amy is highly skilled at working with patients and their families to develop treatment plans conducive to the family unit.

Most recently, she received her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania,  and conducted her doctoral project on the effects of untreated ADHD in youth and the resulting comorbidity of substance abuse. 

Dr. Amy is truly a kid at heart.