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I am driven by a deep passion to help you as you embark on this journey to achieve optimal mental well-being. As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I provide high-quality personalized mental health care clients aged 18-99 years. I conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations through active listening, thoughtful questioning and collaboratively create treatment plans. I consider all the variable factors impacting your mental health. I have over 12 years of combined work experience. I have worked in various health care settings, including community mental health clinics, and private practice.
I treat all individuals with outmost respect, compassion, and honesty. I am offering you medication management and solution-focused psychodynamic psychotherapy treatment plan. Brief supportive therapy is incorporated into treatment sessions if needed.
I empower you to take charge of your mental health. I support you on your journey to restore balance back into your
Jorge Álvarez is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience working with diverse mental health populations. He employs an evidence-based approach to medication management, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes. Jorge is dedicated to patient well-being, prioritizing the development of collaborative relationships to effectively manage symptoms and assertively facilitate successful recovery.
Welcome to Your Mental Health Journey
Qualifications:
I'm a bilingual (English/Spanish) mental health professional with MSN, APRN, FNP-C, and PMHNP-BC certifications. With over five years of experience, I specialize in a broad range of mental health conditions for all group ages.
Who I Help:
From children to seniors, I provide compassionate care tailored to everyone's unique journey.
Specialties:
Expertise in Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Schizophrenia, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, ODD, Adjustment Disorders, PMDD, and more, ensuring personalized treatment.
Approach:
My practice is warm, empowering, and centered around you. I aim to normalize mental health, offering solutions encouraging resilience and joy.
Together:
Let's navigate your path to well-being. Your journey to a brighter, healthier future begins with us.
Sonia is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed in the state of Florida who has 11 years experience as a registered nurse and psychiatric mental health NP partnering with adults, and adolescents seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, and many other mental health issues. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Nova Southeastern University in 2012 and received her Master of Science in Nursing specializing in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track from Florida International University.
Sonia utilizes holistic, relational, collaborative, research, and evidenced-based guideline approach to treatment always maintaining cultural diversity, creativity, flexibility and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique individual. Life is hard and it’s okay to not be okay. Mental health is Sonia’s passion. She’s here to help and see you thrive.
Maria Companioni She has practiced in various settings including home health, hospitals, and private practices. Additionally, she has worked on both in-patient and out-patient clinical trials and has over five years of experience working with Acute and Chronic Mental Illness.
Maria graduated Magna Cum Laude from her nursing program. She is a caring and dedicated clinician with excellent patient care management skills and a passion for mental health.
Cindy Derequito received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Florida and went on to complete an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Florida Atlantic University. Afterward, she worked as a nurse at an acute inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility for seven years.
Cindy Derequito then completed her Doctorate of Nursing Practice at the University of Florida and joined Ventre Medical Associates in August 2020. She is Suboxone certified to treat opioid use disorder.
Originally from the Dominican Republic, but having spent most of her life in Florida, Cindy Derequito is bilingual in Spanish and English. She enjoys spending time with her husband and daughters–especially in the sunshine at the beach and while traveling.
Dr. Ignacio Zabaleta earned a doctorate at the Universidad Iberoamericano in the Dominican Republic after completing his undergraduate degree at Loyola University in New Orleans. Prior to joining Ventre Medical, he completed a psychiatric residency program at the Larkin Community Hospital in Miami, FL.
Dr. Zabaleta strives to treat every patient with the respect, care, and empathy they deserve, with the goal of improving each patient’s quality of life as safely as possible.
Ana Maria Borrero graduated in 2019 with a post graduate degree in Psychiatry from University of South Alabama & graduated with honors in 2011 as a family nurse practitioner from Florida International University. Ana is double board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She also graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Florida International University.
Ana is fluent in both English and Spanish and is committed to providing quality psychiatric care to patients ages 6 and up of different cultural backgrounds. Ana has been affiliated with Gracepoint Wellness a non for profit organization located in Tampa, Florida since 2020 and Suncoast behavioral center inpatient psychiatric facility since 2015. Ana was born in Barranquilla, Colombia.
Nafeeza Alli is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with Mypsychiatrist. Nafeeza graduated from Barry University with her bachelor's degree in nursing. As a registered nurse, Nafeeza began her nursing career in the Intensive care unit with many complex patient profiles.
Nafeeza's experience then led her to the University of Miami where she completed her Masters in Nursing Science as a Family Nurse Practitioner. With her passion being Psychiatry, Nafeeza represented her graduate psych program as the one of the class senators. Nafeeza obtained her post masters certificate from the University of Miami as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Nafeeza's goal is to bring mental health awareness and access across all platforms as a important role in the mental health community.
Rebecca Rochford Buckley, a devoted Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at My Psychiatrist, is committed to providing quality, compassionate care to her patients.
Rebecca gained extensive experience in a high-pressure trauma unit focusing on ortho/neuro/trauma care. Rebecca's professional journey also spans medical-surgical and telemetry units, where she managed various comorbid diagnoses. This experience underscored the importance of mental health in patient recovery, strengthening her passion for psychiatric care and empathy-driven practice.
Today, Rebecca strives to guide patients towards rediscovering themselves and achieving the balance they seek in life. Her practice is centered on treating the whole person, not just symptoms, offering a supportive and safe environment for those on their path to mental wellness.
Osner Etienne is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) at My Psychiatrist in Hollywood, Florida. He is a dedicated Nurse Practitioner with a wealth of experience spanning over 15 years in diverse behavioral health settings and roles across South Florida. With over 3 years specifically at the Hollywood office and intermittently at Broward Health District hospitals, he has honed his skills in treating a spectrum of mental and psychiatric conditions, including schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, ADHD, major depression, and substance abuse.
Osner is renowned for his exceptional listening skills and non-judgmental approach, fostering a safe and supportive environment for his patients. Fluent in English, French, and Haitian Creole, Osner ensures that language is never a barrier to providing comprehensive mental health support to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Amed Napoles Garcia, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is a highly skilled psychiatric nurse practitioner at My Psychiatrist, dedicated to delivering comprehensive and compassionate outpatient mental health services to individuals across the age spectrum.
With a versatile approach, Amed provides expert care to children, adolescents, and adults, meeting patients where they are in their unique journeys toward mental well-being. He takes pride in crafting individualized treatment plans that ensure the best possible outcomes, making him a trusted and sought-after provider in the field.
Amed Garcia's dedication to the mental health field, coupled with his versatile expertise and unwavering commitment to personalized care, makes him a trusted and esteemed provider at My Psychiatrist. His ability to cater to patients of all ages and diverse needs, while continuously striving for excellence, sets him apart as a beacon of hope and healing in the realm of mental health.
Maria Pimentel is Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at My Psychiatrist in Hollywood, Florida. She is a professional, empathetic, and active listening licensed clinician who joined My Psychiatrist team while pursuing her Doctorate of Nursing Practice.
Previously Maria worked as a registered nurse at Florida’s Henderson Behavioral Health. She specializes in psychiatric treatment, evaluation, and medication management.
Dr. Yakov Niyazov, M.D., is committed to providing compassionate and evidence-based mental health care. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Ross University School of Medicine,
and completed residency in Psychiatry at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami.
Dr. Niyazov specializes in treating Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia, OCD, Substance Use Disorders, and more. He is also a dedicated advocate for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy, an advanced treatment for patients with treatment-resistant depression. His approach to patient care is rooted in a holistic understanding of each individual's unique experiences and needs, aiming to support them through their mental health challenges with tailored treatment plans.
Dr. Niyazov is committed to providing the highest quality of mental health care and supporting his patients on their journey to recovery and well-being.
Dianne began her nursing career in 2010 after earning her degree from Indian River State College. Prior to earning her nursing degree, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Florida International University and Master’s in Industrial and Labor Relations with a concentration in Human Resources from Cornell University and worked as a Human Resources Manager for an aerospace company.
Nursing is her second career, with most of her experience being in emergency medicine. In the emergency department, she encountered many patients in mental health crises, which led to her pursuing a career as a psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner. She earned her PMHNP degree from Nova Southeastern University.
Elena Barcelo is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner born in Ecuador. She has been a registered nurse since 2016, and received her Bachelor’s degree in Science of Nursing at Chamberlain University School of Nursing.
After caring for patients with comorbid medical, surgical, and psychiatric conditions, she pursued her Master of Science in Nursing at St. Thomas University specializing in Psychiatry.
Elena is passionate about mental health and enjoys interacting with patients. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, she treats various mental health conditions and is eager to understand each individual’s unique life story. Her goal is to provide a complete resolution of symptoms and restore a patient’s quality of life.
Adriana Aristizabal, MSN, BSN, APRN. ANCC-BC is a foreign educated Physician. American Nurses Credentialing Center Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, graduated from Florida International University (FIU), serving all ages with special expertise in treating individuals who have depression, anxiety and/or psychotic symptoms.
The foundational attitude and approach I bring to each time we meet is what I like to call 'therapeutic presence.'
The idea is not mine. My introduction to the practice of therapeutic presence came by wedding my natural gifts with hard work to finish degrees and residencies. These academic and clinical introductions occurred while I studied at multiple universities that awarded me degrees and/or post-licensure certificates. Some of my alma maters are the University of Texas at Arlington, Valparaiso University, Concordia College/University, St. John’s University-Seminary (MN.), the University of Missouri at Kansas City, the University of California at San Francisco.
Concurrent with studies and subsequent ranked professorial appointments over twenty years, I maintained an active clinical practice at least eight hours weekly and often more. I place high value in the knowledge I have acquired 'on the job.' Often the ones who teach me most are those who seek my care.
