Business Details
6 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner for Women in Williston Park
As a Women's Mental Health Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, our practice focuses on medication management combined with supportive counseling tailored to individual needs. We specialize in treating generalized anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, panic disorder, OCD, trauma, PTSD, ADD/ADHD, and borderline personality disorder, with specialized training in pregnancy/postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. Our evidence-based approach integrates research with clinical expertise and patient priorities, emphasizing collaborative decision-making for safe treatment during pregnancy and breastfeeding. We serve women across all life stages, from preconception to postpartum and 'empty nesting' transitions, prioritizing compassion and empathy.Our services include preconception planning, perinatal mood disorder support, breastfeeding counseling, and multidisciplinary collaboration with primary care providers and OBGYNs. We maintain a judgment-free environment for women seeking mental health treatment, offering bilingual (Spanish/English) services and leveraging experience from roles including adjunct clinical professorships and leadership in perinatal mental health programs. Our practice philosophy emphasizes nutritional guidance, stress management, and trauma-informed care, supported by advanced training from institutions like the Postpartum Stress Center and Seleni Institute.
Services
Preconception Planning
Perinatal Mood Disorders
Talk Therapy
Medication Management
Breastfeeding Counseling
Nutritional Guidance
OBGYN Collaboration
Postpartum Support
Trauma-Informed Care
Bilingual Services
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We offer bilingual (Spanish/English) psychiatric services for diverse patient needs
- Our practice includes specialized training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
- We implement evidence-based practices validated by research and clinical expertise
- Our team collaborates with OBGYNs and primary care providers for comprehensive care
- We provide trauma-informed care with advanced training from recognized institutions
Services
Perinatal Mood Disorders
Specialized treatment for pregnancy and postpartum-related mental health conditions. We address anxiety, depression, and mood disorders through medication management and counseling. Our services include risk assessment for medication use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, with a focus on maternal-infant health outcomes.
Medication Management
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication treatment planning. We provide evidence-based pharmacological interventions for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Our approach emphasizes collaborative decision-making about medication risks and benefits during reproductive life stages.
Talk Therapy
Supportive counseling services for women's mental health needs. We offer individualized therapy sessions addressing stress, trauma, and emotional challenges across the lifespan. Our approach integrates interpersonal psychotherapy techniques with patient-centered care principles.
OBGYN Collaboration
Multidisciplinary care coordination with obstetric and primary care providers. We facilitate communication between mental health, maternity care, and lactation specialists to create comprehensive treatment plans. This service includes postpartum care planning and specialist referral networks.
Nutritional Guidance
Personalized nutrition advice for mental health and pregnancy wellness. We provide trimester-specific dietary recommendations to manage symptoms and support emotional well-being. Services include vitamin supplementation guidance and evidence-based dietary strategies for mood stabilization.
People
Vanessa Barisano
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Board-certified PMHNP-BC with specialized training in women's mental health across the lifespan. Expertise in perinatal mood disorders, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based pharmacotherapy. Former adjunct professor at Stonybrook University with multiple publications and media appearances.
Questions
What mental health services do you specialize in for women?
We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, and ADHD with particular expertise in perinatal mood disorders and reproductive mental health across all life stages.
Do you accept insurance for psychiatric services?
We accept select insurance providers through Alma and offer out-of-network reimbursement options. Please check Alma's website for current insurance credentials or contact us directly for verification.
Can you help with medication management during pregnancy?
Yes, we provide specialized medication management with careful risk-benefit analysis for psychiatric treatment during pregnancy and breastfeeding, collaborating with obstetric providers when needed.
Are virtual appointments available?
Virtual appointments are available Monday-Thursday 10am-8pm. In-person visits are offered by appointment at locations in Williston Park, Babylon, and Sayville.
Do you offer support groups for postpartum women?
We provide perinatal mood disorder support groups and maintain active referral networks for specialized peer support programs in the community.
