Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychiatrist in Albany, NY
Established in 2001, our practice delivers comprehensive mental health care for adults and adolescents, combining clinical expertise with compassionate treatment. Our team of board-certified psychiatrists and licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners offers diagnostic assessments, medication management, and psychotherapy tailored to individual needs. With decades of collective experience, we specialize in treating mood disorders, anxiety, substance use, and reproductive health-related mental health challenges. Our clinicians hold advanced degrees from institutions like SUNY Buffalo, Albany Medical College, and Columbia University, ensuring evidence-based care grounded in ongoing education. We prioritize personalized treatment plans, integrating medication and therapy to address conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.Our practice maintains affiliations with leading professional organizations, including the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. We serve patients in Albany, NY, with a commitment to confidentiality, accessibility, and holistic wellness strategies. Our team's diverse expertise spans women's health, crisis intervention, and lifestyle transition counseling, ensuring comprehensive support for all clients. We accept major insurance plans and provide transparent fee structures to facilitate accessible care. For over two decades, our practice has remained dedicated to advancing mental health through continuous professional development and community engagement.
Services
Diagnostic Assessments
Medication Management
Psychotherapy
Substance Use Treatment
Women's Health Counseling
ADHD Treatment
Family Therapy
Couples Therapy
Mood Disorder Treatment
Anxiety Management
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- Our clinicians hold board certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- We offer integrated treatment combining medication management and psychotherapy
- Our team includes psychiatric nurse practitioners with specialized women's health expertise
- We provide personalized care for mood disorders, anxiety, and substance use conditions
- Our practice maintains affiliations with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Services
Diagnostic Assessments
Our comprehensive diagnostic interviews establish personalized treatment plans through 45-minute initial consultations. Clinicians assess current mental health challenges within their contextual framework to develop targeted care strategies. This foundational service integrates patient history with current symptoms to guide subsequent treatment decisions.
Medication Management
Board-certified providers conduct 15-20 minute medication review sessions to optimize pharmaceutical treatment efficacy. Our approach combines evidence-based prescribing with ongoing evaluation to ensure symptom management while minimizing side effects. This service integrates seamlessly with psychotherapy when combined treatment proves most effective.
Psychotherapy
Individualized psychotherapy sessions lasting 45-50 minutes address mental health challenges through evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Our clinicians employ diverse modalities tailored to specific conditions including depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. Treatment may occur independently or alongside medication management in integrated care plans.
Substance Use Treatment
Specialized interventions address substance use disorders through comprehensive assessment and targeted treatment plans. Our experienced practitioners combine medical expertise with behavioral therapy approaches to support recovery and long-term wellness. This service incorporates family and support system involvement when appropriate.
Women's Health Counseling
Expert care addresses mental health challenges related to reproductive health transitions, including fertility concerns and perinatal mood disorders. Our clinicians provide specialized counseling and treatment strategies tailored to women's unique mental health needs across the lifespan.
People
James Nalbone
Psychiatrist
Board-certified psychiatrist with 20+ years of experience, specializing in adult and adolescent mental health treatment. Completed residency at Albany Medical College and maintains active licensure in New York state.
Susan Spencer
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Licensed psychiatric nurse practitioner with 10+ years of experience treating depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. Specializes in women's health issues across reproductive life stages since joining the practice in 2003.
Nancy McClearn
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Board-certified family psychiatric nurse practitioner with expertise in life transition challenges. Brings diverse clinical experience from inpatient and crisis intervention settings to comprehensive treatment planning.
Marianne Nettina
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Specializes in substance use and eating disorder treatment with 15+ years of clinical experience. Combines psychiatric expertise with wellness counseling and lifestyle transition support through evidence-based interventions.
Katherine Carlton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Board-certified practitioner with specialized training in reproductive mental health and ADHD treatment. Joined the practice after 15 years of psychiatric nursing experience and earned wellness counseling certification from Cornell University.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide diagnostic assessments, medication management, psychotherapy, and specialized treatment for mood disorders, anxiety, substance use, and women's reproductive health issues.
Do you accept insurance?
We participate with most CDPHP commercial plans and offer private pay options with assistance for out-of-network insurance benefits.
What ages do you treat?
Our clinicians treat adolescents (age 17+) and adults across all life stages with individualized care approaches.
How are treatment plans developed?
Initial 45-minute diagnostic interviews establish personalized treatment plans combining medication, therapy, or integrated approaches based on patient needs.
What makes your practice unique?
Our team combines board-certified psychiatrists with specialized nurse practitioners offering expertise in women's health, substance use, and life transition challenges.
