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James Samala

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Men's issues, Women's issues
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I specialize in helping children and adolescents in navigating the complexities of growing up in today’s world. From academic pressures to social media influences, young people face unique stressors that can impact their mental and emotional health. My passion is to support children, teens, and their families in building healthy coping strategies, improving communication, and fostering resilience.

My approach to therapy

I blend traditional medication management with holistic practices, emphasizing nutrition, supplementation, exercise, and therapy. This comprehensive approach is designed to meet the unique needs of children, teens, and young adults in the tri-state area, promoting overall well-being and fostering lasting resilience.

What you can expect from me

I believe in the power of collaborative and individualized care, working closely with patients through shared decision-making to meet them exactly where they are on their journey to wellness. I am also DEA-certified to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder, allowing me to provide comprehensive and compassionate care for those struggling with addiction. My approach is always patient-centered, focusing on empowering individuals to achieve their mental health goals.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Warm, Solution Oriented, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, Post Masters Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health NP at Wagner College
  • License type
    APN (Advanced Practice Nurse) (New Jersey), NP (Nurse Practitioner) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Men's issues, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Children, Adolescents
  • Languages
    Tagalog
  • Location
    15-01 Broadway Suite 6
    Fair Lawn, NJ 07410