Arelys Itwaru

Hi, I’m Arelys! I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 15 years of nursing experience. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of caring for people from all walks of life, across different ages, cultures, backgrounds, and circumstances. Those experiences have shaped the way I approach mental health care: with curiosity, compassion, and an understanding that there is always more to a person than what brings them into the room.

I work with adolescents, college students, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and the challenges and transitions that life can bring.

I chose to specialize in mental health because I believe meaningful care begins with truly getting to know the person in front of me. Your symptoms matter, but so do the experiences, relationships, stressors, strengths, and circumstances that shape them. I want our time together to be a space where you feel comfortable being honest, where your concerns are heard, and where you never feel like you have to fit into a one-size-fits-all approach.

My goal is to build a genuine, collaborative relationship and create a treatment plan that makes sense for you—one that supports not only symptom improvement, but your ability to feel more like yourself and move forward with confidence.

My approach to care is collaborative, individualized, and grounded in respect for your pace. I believe that meaningful progress happens when clients feel safe, understood, and empowered — not rushed. From our first session, we work together to identify your goals, clarify what feels most pressing, and develop a plan that reflects your needs, values, and comfort level. I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, personalized medication management, and supportive therapy, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, with tailored to your goals and stages of life.

Many people reach out for support when life feels overwhelming, they feel stuck, or they just don’t feel like themselves. My approach is personalized to your unique needs, with a focus on developing healthy coping skills, building resilience, and creating meaningful, lasting emotional well-being.

Taking the step to seek support is a sign of strength. You don’t have to face life’s challenges on your own.

📞 Call or text 516-715-5099 to schedule an appointment today