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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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

My core approach to care begins with the unique story each patient needs to tell. When you arrive there is a comfortable waiting room with plants and music playing. Treatment with me is based on a collaborative effort between me and my patients. I begin each relationship with a comprehensive two hour psychiatric evaluation, that includes a full medical history as well. I also focus on the importance of nutrition and healthy eating during that evaluation. At the end of the consultation, there is open discussion about treatment options. If a patient has an existing therapist, a release form is signed so there can be ongoing confidential communication between providers. At all times patient confidentiality is held sacred and absolutely necessary for successful treatment. During my time in practice I have always been a staunch advocate for my patients, particularly in the area of insurance denials. I am equally passionate about patient education.

My core approach to care begins with the unique story each patient needs to tell. When you arrive there is a comfortable waiting room with plants and music playing. Treatment with me is based on a collaborative effort between me and my patients. I begin each relationship with a comprehensive two hour psychiatric evaluation, that includes a full medical history as well. I also focus on the importance of nutrition and healthy eating during that evaluation. At the end of the consultation, there is open discussion about treatment options. If a patient has an existing therapist, a release form is signed so there can be ongoing confidential communication between providers. At all times patient confidentiality is held sacred and absolutely necessary for successful treatment. During my time in practice I have always been a staunch advocate for my patients, particularly in the area of insurance denials. I am equally passionate about patient education.

Ingrid Suazo, DrHA, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She completed her master’s degree in nursing at West Coast University in California. For her post-graduate studies, Ingrid pursued a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program at Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts. She completed her doctorate in healthcare administration at the Virginia University of Lynchburg. Ingrid has extensive experience working with severe mental health conditions.