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I am a board certified nurse practitioner, and I provide holistic, patient-centered care through medication management and psychotherapy. I have experience working with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, and attention difficulties. I start by conducting a thorough initial evaluation, taking into account medical conditions, current life circumstances, and give unique consideration to each individual's strengths, stage of development, and cultural factors. My goal is to create a collaborative environment to ensure that individual preferences and needs guide treatment.

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!

Laquita is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, bringing a rich tapestry of experience to the BWC, underscored by a decade of service as a Registered Nurse. Her proficiency spans the spectrum from acute inpatient settings to the intimate context of home care, providing her with a great understanding of diverse psychiatric conditions and populations. Her clinical approach is particularly aligned with individuals grappling with depression, anxiety & grief. Laquita's philosophy centers on recognizing the intrinsic worth of joy in everyone's life, and she is committed to guiding her clients back toward that joy with empathy & expertise. Understanding that the individual is the authority on their own narrative and pain, Laquita offers a collaborative path to healing and personal growth. She invites you to join her in a therapeutic alliance focused on cultivating resilience and achieving your mental health goals with unwavering support.

Shakiya is a board certified psych NP w/over 10 years of experience working with individuals diagnosed w/psychiatric disorders. Shakiya's practice focuses on the treatment of PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD & psychotic disorders. Shakiya's style is solution-oriented, open-minded & promotes empowerment. Shakiya utilizes a holistic model to provide inclusive care to all. This includes modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness & psychoanalysis; all with the aim to help manage your symptoms, cope with life changes & modify any counterproductive behaviors in order to live a more fulfilling & joyous life. Shakiya's goal is to teach her clients small techniques that can last a lifetime & help in times of distress. Together you'll work on a treatment plan that will incorporate your whole being - this may include adding exercise, natural supplements, psychotherapy, or psychiatric medication. Shakiya is excited to meet you!

Holly is both a Family & Psychiatric Mental Health NP with over 8 years of experience caring for the acutely ill, across the lifespan. Through her training as both an FNP & PMHNP, Holly appreciates that mental health is extremely important and has a major impact on our overall health and quality of life. Holly's practice focuses on the treatment of mood disorders, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, ADHD, OCD, insomnia and substance use disorders. Holly takes a holistic, eclectic approach, incorporating multiple modalities to improve her client's overall health; movement, nature, nutrition, medication & therapy can all be personalized to help promote your overall health and well-being. Holly is well-practiced in adapting care plans to meet the needs of the patient. Though lots of things work to help people improve their health, not everything works for everyone. You'll work together to adapt our treatment plan for you to get the most out of our time together. She looks forward to meeting you!

Lisa is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over six years of experience working with adults facing diverse mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and bipolar disorder. She also offers medication management for substance use disorders when needed, incorporating therapy to support deeper levels of recovery. Lisa?s therapeutic approach blends cognitive behavioral therapy techniques with patient-centered methods to foster meaningful change. She views mental health challenges as obstacles that can impede self-awareness, self-acceptance, and empowerment, and she is dedicated to guiding patients in overcoming these barriers to achieve greater fulfillment and balance in life.

I enjoy working with adults across the lifespan who are seeking to deepen their understanding of themselves, improve their mental health, and make meaningful changes in their lives. My clients often face challenges including anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship issues, and stress from academic or professional environments. I have a particular affinity for supporting Gen Z and Millennial individuals, as well as those within the LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse communities. My practice is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where clients can openly share and explore their concerns without fear of judgment. I aim to improve the health and well-being of my clients by providing comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence-based mental health care. By integrating medications with complementary therapies, and considering the intersection of physical and mental health, I tailor treatment plans to each individual’s unique needs. I look forward to supporting your journey!

NYU educated Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner We aim to improve the wellbeing of our clients by providing the most advanced, compassionate, evidence-based mental healthcare. We provide a full continuum of psychiatric & addiction services online, at your convenience! BWC can accommodate a range of treatment options - talk therapy, medication management, or a combination – aimed at assisting clients who come across barriers which may impede their ability to reach their goals in their careers, relationships, and work-life balance. Our providers - adjunct faculty of New York University’s Rory Meyers College of Nursing - are committed to ending the stigma associated with mental health and substance use and bring a combined 10 years of experience in psychiatric nursing, addiction nursing and nursing leadership. We look forward to helping you live your best life! We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles.

Meet Drew, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Co-Founder of the esteemed Bass Wellness Center (BWC). For the past 9 years, Drew has been at the forefront of delivering inclusive and empathic psychiatric nursing care, primarily focusing on treating anxiety disorders, mood disorders, disordered eating, ADHD, addictions, and LGBTQ-affirmative care. Drew's passion lies in offering individualized care tailored to your unique needs, all within a nurturing, safe, and non-judgmental space. Drawing on an evidence-based, patient-centered approach, Drew offers a comprehensive range of services, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders. Additionally, she possesses expertise in cognitive testing. She has limited psychotherapy availability – offering an eclectic mix of modalities, including CBT, CBT-E for eating disorders, mindfulness-based techniques, and solution-focused.

Michael Hutchinson, MD, PhD

Dr. Hutchinson is a board-certified neurologist and senior faculty at the Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai, Manhattan. His clinical interests include headaches, dementia, concussion, traumatic brain injury (TBI), Parkinson's Disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, anxiety, and REM sleep disorders.  He has an extensive scientific background and brings a science-based approach to solving clinical problems.

During his residency at the University of Washington, Hutchinson used his knowledge of chaos theory to propose a new way of treating status epilepticus, the most lethal form of epilepsy. The treatment proved successful and is now standard-of-care in the US. Hutchinson later did a sabbatical at Queen Square, London, where Ian McDonald was pioneering the use of beta interferon as the first treatment for multiple sclerosis.

 

After residency training, Hutchinson underwent a neuroimaging fellowship in Los Angeles.

 

After arriving at NYU in 1994, Hutchinson pioneered the use of cholinesterase inhibitors as a treatment for the dementia of Parkinson's disease. At the time this was considered forbidden because it might make the patient physically worse, but Hutchinson argued that this premise was ill-conceived. Today, cholineserase inhibitors are standard-of-care in Parkinson's dementia. Hutchinson later developed a new way of treating acute relapses in multiple sclerosis, which puts the patient in charge, and has yielded impressive long-term results.

 

During his time at NYU, Hutchinson made early contributions to functional MRI, discovering that regional brain activations during cognitive tasks are accompanied by widespread deactivations.  In structural imaging, Hutchinson combined physics, neuropathology, and image processing to develop a robust MRI biomarker for Parkinson's disease.

 

In addition to certification in neurology, Hutchinson is certified in neuroimaging (MRI and CT of the brain and spine), which combines neuroanatomy, neuropathology, and neurophysiology, fields that form the unique base of clinical neurology.

 

Dr. Hutchinson holds a Ph.D. in molecular physics and is the inventor of spatial sensitivity encoding for MRI - sometimes referred to as parallel MRI - which is now the acknowledged standard for clinical MRI. He is currently exploring a possible extension of this to ultrafast imaging.

Mudasar Hassan, MD, is proud to bring expert psychiatric care to the team at First Response Urgent Care. He treats patients at convenient locations in the Brownsville and Clinton Hill neighborhoods of Brooklyn, New York, bringing years of experience and a deep empathy to his services. First Response Urgent Care welcomes new patients and accepts a wide variety of insurance providers.

Dr. Hassan received his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Hamdard College of Medicine & Dentistry in Karachi, Pakistan, before completing his surgery residency at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, New York. 

Honing his skills in mental health care, Dr. Hassan completed a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Odessa, Texas, where he also finished his adult psychiatry residency. Dr. Hassan has medical licensure in New York.

Dr. Hassan is passionate about understanding the human mind and supporting individuals in navigating the complexities of mental health. His extensive research experience and numerous contributions to publications throughout his career underscore his commitment to the medical field. He remains a lifelong learner, constantly updating his knowledge and skills as he aims to help every patient live their best life.

For a truly patient-centric experience that focuses on your well-being, call the nearest First Response Urgent Care office and schedule your appointment with Dr. Hassan. Online booking is available.

Pascal Saremsky, MD, is a board-certified pediatric neurologist, pediatric epileptologist, and a valuable member of the team at NY Neurology Associates in New York City. He specializes in treating patients from newborns to early adulthood with a personalized and friendly approach that helps his young patients and their parents feel comfortable under his care.

Dr. Saremsky is well-known for his expertise in treating all childhood neurological disorders, including ADHD, autism, epilepsy, and migraines. After a thorough diagnostic evaluation, he prefers to follow a conservative treatment strategy whenever possible, which includes close follow-up and monitoring. He’s also happy to work closely with psychotherapists and neuropsychologists, when appropriate, to ensure accurate evaluations.

Dr. Saremsky trained entirely in New York State. He completed his undergraduate studies at Columbia University and his medical studies at New York Medical College. Dr. Saremsky then received further training through a pediatric residency at Westchester Medical Center, a pediatric neurology fellowship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and a pediatric epilepsy and neurophysiology fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital. He is fluent in English and French and fully conversational in Spanish.

His patients and their caregivers can rely on Dr. Saremsky’s warm and caring personality and his skill as a board-certified pediatric neurologist to provide effective, comprehensive, patient-focused treatment for childhood neurological disorders.

Sima Paul M.D. is a licensed physician practicing psychiatry in NJ, NY, PA. She works with adults of all ages, adolescents and children. Many of Dr. Paul’s patients are looking for treatment to address anxiety, depression, mood swings, irritability, ADHD, OCD, and identity issues. Dr. Paul is particularly passionate about serving young adults and adolescents, being it is a time of transition and changes for a person of this age. Often anxiety and depression are particularly high in this age groups.  But she is also comfortable treating older adults and children. Dr. Paul has advanced training in the areas of ADHD, OCD, anxiety, and depression.

Dr. Paul is trained in medication management for target symptoms.  When patients are able to verbalize their symptoms and what changes they would like to see over time, psychiatric medications can be a treatment option that is very helpful for some. Specific symptoms are looked at to help guide the response to certain medications that are tried. Most people are happy with the results they feel when a specific medication is suggested to try.  In session, Dr. Paul focuses on relaxation skills and deep breathing to help patients feel comfortable when trying to express what emotions they are feeling. This approach supports patients and validates what they are feeling. When the recommended medication is started, most people are happy with the results because they start feeling better.  Most patients will experience an improvement in whatever target symptoms ultimately lead them to get treatment in the first place.

Dr. Paul's style is direct, straightforward, and compassionate. When Dr. Paul first starts to work with a patient she tries to understand what exactly they are feeling and what exactly are their symptoms; in their own words. She will try to get the patient to describe as best as they can what they are feeling without interrupting them. One of Dr. Paul’s best traits is that she is a very good listener.

Dr. Paul received her medical training from St. Luke's -Roosevelt Hospital Center Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. She contributes a great deal of her knowledge of psychiatry care from the years she spent working in the psychiatric emergency room in the heart of New York City during her residency training. Outside of private practice, gardening and reading are activities she finds enjoyable and relaxing. She encourages patients she works with to find and use different hobbies, activities and interests as a therapeutic outlet.

Dr. Paul is only doing telepsychiatry. Most patients find that it is a very comfortable setting for them. Dr. Paul is able to engage with her patients and feels comfortable talking to them using this platform. It is a very natural and convenient platform for most people to use or to get used to after a few sessions online. It really does work smoothly for the most part and it's the modern world we live in today.

Yung Park, MD, is a double board-certified internal medicine and psychiatry physician serving patients at Elevate Medical in Midtown Manhattan and Danbury, CT.

Dr. Kevin Jean Lemaire is a Psychiatrist providing care to residents of New York, and New Jersey.  Dr. Lemaire believes in “treating the patient as a whole” and that “laughter is the best medicine”. Dr. Lemaire’s clinical interests include PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and substance use.  Dr. Lemaire attended Brooklyn College, where he majored in both psychology and biology. During that time, he was on the executive board of the Haitian-American Students Association, Minority Access to Research Careers Scholar, Organic Chemistry Tutor, & National Black Students in Science Organization. After college, he went on to study osteopathic medicine at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harlem, NY. When he was not studying, Dr. Lemaire was an active member of Psychiatry Student Interest Group, Cardiology Club of Touro COM, Student Ambassador Program, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Teacher's Assistant Program, & Med Achieve Mentor Scholar. He matched into a psychiatry residency program at Garnet Health in Middletown, NY, where he researched alternative therapies for PTSD and was also the Chief Resident of his class. Aside from his career, Dr. Lemaire enjoys watching movies, going on road trips, spending time with his family and his pet cat, “Meredith Grey”.

You’re looking for someone who is evidence-based and can think outside the box. Right now may be a particularly challenging moment, or you just know things could be better- and you’re ready to explore how. You want to take the next step with someone who has time, energy, and attention to really get to know you and your life. You are interested in 360-degree therapy and treatment. Wasting your time and energy, skipping from one half-listening practitioner to another sounds terrible and maybe has been a reason why you've delayed seeking help. I don't blame you, it makes sense. I believe in a holistic & integrative approach to therapy and medicine and their intelligent use to benefit my patients, including non-pharmacological tools (e.g., light therapy, meditation, & supplements). I see only a small number of clients to deliver high-quality attention, deep listening, and detailed care to each. Reach out & I will be happy to speak with you more about how we can work together.

As a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 5 years' experience treating clients of diverse backgrounds in multiple settings, I value the uniqueness of the human condition and tailor my treatment plans accordingly to reflect the needs of my clients using evidence-based treatment strategies to promote and enhance the recovery and healing process. I have expertise in managing complex medication regimes and working with clients suffering from substance misuse, ADHD, psychotic disorders, OCD, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and mood disorders.