Business Details
Mental Health Therapy & Medication Management in Mamaroneck, NY
As a licensed Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry and a Developmental Psychologist, I have dedicated my career to providing comprehensive mental health care for children, adolescents, families, and adults. With over 15 years of experience, I integrate psychotherapy with medication management to address depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood dysregulation, and family dynamics. My practice, rooted in evidence-based approaches, emphasizes personalized care tailored to each client's unique needs. I hold advanced degrees from Columbia University and the University of Maryland, complemented by postdoctoral training in developmental psychology. My multilingual capabilities in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French allow me to serve diverse populations effectively. I maintain active academic affiliations as an Assistant Professor at Columbia University Medical Center and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology.My therapeutic approach combines compassion with practical strategies to help clients build resilience and achieve meaningful personal growth. I have presented extensively on preventive mental health interventions and authored peer-reviewed publications in child and adolescent psychology. My practice operates from a holistic framework, addressing biological, psychological, and environmental factors to optimize client well-being. I am committed to maintaining the highest professional standards through ongoing certifications and active membership in leading mental health organizations.
Services
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Management
ADHD Support
Family Counseling
Medication Management
Parenting Support
Stress Management
Relationship Therapy
Autism Spectrum Care
Bipolar Disorder Treatment
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of experience in psychiatric mental health care.
- Our practice integrates psychotherapy with medication management when needed.
- Multilingual services available in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French.
- Academic affiliations with Columbia University and Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology.
- Personalized treatment plans addressing biological, psychological, and environmental factors.
Associations and certifications
- ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center)
- DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)
Services
Depression Treatment
Specialized care for depressive disorders using evidence-based psychotherapy combined with medication management when indicated. Our approach addresses biological, psychological, and social factors affecting mood regulation. Treatment plans focus on symptom reduction, coping skill development, and long-term emotional wellness for adolescents and adults.
Anxiety Management
Comprehensive anxiety treatment incorporating cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and medication when appropriate. We address generalized anxiety, panic disorders, and situational anxiety across developmental stages. Treatment emphasizes symptom recognition, coping strategies, and gradual exposure to anxiety-provoking situations in supportive environments.
ADHD Support
Multimodal ADHD treatment combining behavioral interventions, executive functioning coaching, and medication management. Services include diagnostic assessment, parent guidance, and school collaboration for children and adolescents. We develop personalized strategies to improve attention regulation, impulse control, and academic/workplace performance through structured therapeutic support.
Family Counseling
Systemic therapy addressing family dynamics, communication patterns, and relationship conflicts. Sessions focus on improving interpersonal understanding, resolving generational conflicts, and strengthening family bonds. We employ evidence-based models to address parenting challenges, life transitions, and behavioral issues affecting family functioning across developmental stages.
Medication Management
Comprehensive psychiatric medication evaluation and monitoring by a board-certified nurse practitioner. Services include initial assessment, medication selection, dosage adjustment, and side effect management. We emphasize informed decision-making through detailed explanations of treatment options, benefits, and risks while maintaining close therapeutic monitoring for optimal outcomes.
People
Dr. Fatima Ramos-Marcuse
Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry
Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and developmental psychologist with 15+ years of clinical experience. Holds advanced degrees from Columbia University and the University of Maryland. Specializes in child, adolescent, and family mental health treatment.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide depression treatment, anxiety management, ADHD support, family counseling, and medication management for children, adolescents, and adults.
Do you prescribe medication?
Yes, as a licensed Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry, I can prescribe medication when clinically appropriate alongside psychotherapy.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapy sessions maintain strict confidentiality except in cases of imminent safety risks or legal requirements.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with session frequency determined by individual treatment needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider; clients should verify mental health benefits directly with their insurance carrier.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We employ evidence-based practices integrating developmental psychology, attachment theory, and life-span perspectives in treatment planning.
