Overview
Strength of the Mind Psychiatry is an outpatient mental health practice in Brewster, NY, offering psychiatric consultation, diagnosis, and medication management for all ages, with services available both in-person and via telehealth.
Services Provided
- Offers assessment and treatment for ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression (including Seasonal Affective Disorder), anxiety, and PTSD.
- Provides medical marijuana certification and recertification for eligible NY state residents.
- Performs psychotropic genetic testing and interpretation using Genesight and Genomind tools.
- Offers brief psychotherapy alongside medication management.
- Delivers care through experienced psychiatric nurse practitioners Jewel Barboza and Simone Lawrence.
Approach to Treatment
- Emphasizes personalized, evidence-based psychiatric care focused on empowerment and wellness.
- Collaborates with patients’ therapists to optimize treatment, combining medical and psychological support.
- Nurse practitioners conduct evaluations, develop treatment plans, manage medications, and provide some psychotherapy.
- Works with individuals of all ages and diverse backgrounds in Brewster and surrounding NY and CT communities.
Role of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners are advanced-practice registered nurses with specialized graduate or doctoral training in psychiatric care.
- Qualified to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage psychiatric conditions similarly to psychiatrists, including prescribing medication.
- Collaborate with other mental health professionals (therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers) to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Community & Events
- Will participate in the Putnam Relay For Life on 5/31/2025.
Recommendations / Advice
- Contact the practice for initial consultation or if seeking mental health medication management or evaluation.
- Consider collaborative care between your therapist and psychiatric provider for optimal outcomes.
Key Dates / Deadlines
- Putnam Relay For Life participation scheduled for 5/31/2025.