Meet Our Team
Experienced, compassionate Psychiatric practitioners dedicated to your wellbeing
About Our Team
Our team consists of highly trained Psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and Psychiatric practitioners with more than 100 years of combined experience in providing the best individualized patient-centered mental health services to address your individual needs.
Our Services
Expert assessments and personalized medication plans to manage mental health conditions effectively.
A variety of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and talk therapy, to help you navigate life's challenges.
Convenient virtual appointments for those seeking support from the comfort of their home.
Targeted treatments for a wide range of mental health conditions, designed to help you regain control and live a fulfilling life.
Dr. Balveen Singh, D.O.
D.O. - American Board-Certified Psychiatrist
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Richmond University Medical Center
About Dr. Balveen Singh
Dr. Singh is an American Board-Certified Psychiatrist with a medical education from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine and residency at Richmond University Medical Center. She provides exceptional mental health care across New York and California, with affiliations to renowned institutions like Garnet Health Medical Center and the Mental Health Association of Rockland. As Clerkship Director at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Singh is committed to shaping the next generation of physicians.
Clinical Expertise
Dr. Singh brings extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, treating patients of all ages and diagnoses. Board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (AOBPN), she specializes in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders with individualized, comprehensive, and patient-centered care.
Approach to Care
Compassionate and holistic, Dr. Singh integrates evidence-based treatments to meet each patient's unique needs. Her approach combines psychotherapy and medication management to ensure high-quality mental health care.
Personal Interests
In addition to her medical career, Dr. Singh is an accomplished musician and Bollywood performer, actively recording and releasing music. Her passion for both psychiatry and music exemplifies her commitment to healing and self-expression.
Languages Spoken
Affiliations
- •Garnet Health Medical Center
- •Mental Health Association of Rockland
- •Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (Clerkship Director)
Dr. Kuljit Singh, M.D.
M.D. - American Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Over 30 years in practice
About Dr. Kuljit Singh
Dr. Kuljit Singh is an American Board-Certified Psychiatrist with over 30 years in practice. At Healing Mindz by Dr.Singh, we are dedicated to providing high-quality medical services to our patients. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community through compassionate care and personalized treatment plans.
Clinical Expertise
He possesses exceptional expertise in the outpatient setting, excelling in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders through individualized, comprehensive, and patient-centered care.
Approach to Care
Like his daughter, Dr. Balveen Singh, Kuljit Singh shares a deep commitment to compassionate, holistic, and patient-centered care. He integrates evidence-based treatments tailored to each patient's unique needs, combining psychotherapy and medication management to deliver the highest quality mental health care.
Personal Interests
Spending meaningful time with his family and grandchildren.
Languages Spoken
Diane Sirakovsky, PNP
Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
SUNY Stony Brook
More than 25 years in healthcare
About Diane Sirakovsky
Diane is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who graduated from SUNY Stony Brook. She is a Sigma Theta Tau Nursing National Honors Society member and the American Nurses Association.
Clinical Expertise
With more than 25 years in healthcare, Diane has a broad range of experience including intensive care nursing for critically ill patients, caring for patients in the homecare setting, and caring for patients with chronic illness. Diane has spent the last 2 years working in an in-patient alcohol and drug detox unit, treating patients with substance use disorder and other mental illnesses including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, psychosis, and PTDS/trauma.
Approach to Care
Diane's therapeutic approach is evidence-based, holistic, and patient-centered. She believes in partnering with her patients to create a customized treatment plan based on the unique needs of each patient.
Personal Interests
Diane is particularly interested in balancing psychopharmacology with psychotherapy and lifestyle changes to optimize the mental health of her patients.
Memberships
- •Sigma Theta Tau Nursing National Honors Society
- •American Nurses Association
Riddhisha Shah, PMHNP-BC
PMHNP-BC - Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Pace University - Master of Science
Six years of nursing experience
About Riddhisha Shah
Riddhisha Shah is a board-certified PMHNP dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to patients across the lifespans. With a focus on depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD and PTSD, Riddhisha believes in a holistic approach that integrates medication management with brief psychotherapeutic interventions. She has six years of nursing experience in various fields including medical surgical, pediatrics and psychiatry.
Clinical Expertise
Riddhisha has earned her Masters Degree from Pace University and has extensive experience with both inpatient and outpatient psychiatry. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, and PTSD, with experience across medical surgical, pediatrics, and psychiatry settings.
Approach to Care
Riddhisha believes in a holistic approach that integrates medication management with brief psychotherapeutic interventions. Her philosophy of care is rooted in the belief that every patient deserves an individualized, stigma-free environment where they feel empowered to take charge of their mental wellness.
Personal Interests
Riddhisha is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care and creating a stigma-free environment where patients feel empowered to take charge of their mental wellness.
Languages Spoken
Melanie MacIntosh, PMHNP-BC
PMHNP-BC - Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Over nine years of nursing experience
About Melanie MacIntosh
Melanie MacIntosh, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over nine years of nursing experience and a strong foundation in behavioral health. She provides compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care to individuals across the lifespan.
Clinical Expertise
Melanie has extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings and is skilled in psychopharmacology, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and crisis assessment and response. She holds additional certifications in suicide prevention through the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), and completed the KySS Child & Adolescent Mental Health Fellowship Program, reflecting advanced training in the assessment and treatment of pediatric and adolescent populations.
Approach to Care
Melanie provides compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care, integrating evidence-based therapeutic interventions and psychopharmacology to support individuals across the lifespan. Her approach emphasizes collaborative care and advocacy for patients and families.
Personal Interests
Melanie is a recipient of the DAISY Award and the Gold Heart Nurse of Distinction, honors that reflect her commitment to clinical excellence, collaborative care, and advocacy for patients and families.
Affiliations
- •American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
- •KySS Child & Adolescent Mental Health Fellowship Program
Nadine A. McKenzie, MA, MFT-LP, CASAC-M, CPT-P
MA, MFT-LP, CASAC-M, CPT-P - Marriage and Family Therapist
Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy
Over 20 years of experience in behavioral health
About Nadine A. McKenzie
Nadine is a credentialed MFT with over 20 years of experience in behavioral health, serving individuals across addictions treatment, mental health, and criminal justice settings. She holds a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master CASAC. Her training includes Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), mindfulness-based interventions, Motivational Interviewing, and certification in the NYS OASAS Family CRAFT model. She is also a Train-the-Trainer in the Andrus Sanctuary Model, specializing in trauma-informed, evidence-based care.
Clinical Expertise
Nadine has held leadership and clinical roles at the Rockland County Correctional Facility, the District Attorney's Office, as Director of an outpatient Substance Use Disorder program, and as Director of an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team serving Rockland County's most persistent and seriously mentally ill individuals.
Approach to Care
Nadine specializes in trauma-informed, evidence-based care, utilizing Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), mindfulness-based interventions, Motivational Interviewing, and the NYS OASAS Family CRAFT model. Her approach integrates evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support individuals across addictions treatment, mental health, and criminal justice settings.
Personal Interests
A member of the clergy for over 25 years, Nadine is poised to provide faith-integrated therapy when clinically appropriate and requested. She has been verified by Psychology Today and is currently a doctoral student.
Affiliations
- •Rockland County Correctional Facility
- •District Attorney's Office
- •NYS OASAS Family CRAFT Model
- •Andrus Sanctuary Model
- •Psychology Today Verified
Carolyn Conover, PMHNP-BC
PMHNP-BC - Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Pace University - Master of Science in Nursing
About Carolyn Conover
Carolyn Conover is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who takes a conversational, collaborative approach to care. She works with patients across the lifespan, meeting individuals where they are and partnering with them to develop personalized, thoughtful treatment plans.
Clinical Expertise
Carolyn believes mental health care is most effective when it is team-based and grounded in evidence-based practice. She integrates psychopharmacology with lifestyle-focused strategies and practical coping skills, encouraging patients to consider the role of sleep, nutrition, activity, and daily routines in supporting mental health.
Approach to Care
Carolyn takes a conversational, collaborative approach to care, meeting individuals where they are and partnering with them to develop personalized, thoughtful treatment plans. She integrates psychopharmacology with lifestyle-focused strategies and practical coping skills, emphasizing the role of sleep, nutrition, activity, and daily routines in supporting mental health.
Personal Interests
Carolyn earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Pace University and is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Samia Vieux, MA-MFT
MA-MFT - Marriage and Family Therapist
Northcentral University
Background in communication disorders
About Samia Vieux
Samia is a marriage family therapist and coach with a background in communication disorders. She is a member of the delta kappa honors society of MFT and a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success at Northcentral University. Samia brings a wealth of professional and personal knowledge to each situation which enables her to empathize and understand her clients and their needs. She works with clients in a judgement-free space to help them achieve better relationships with themselves and others.
Clinical Expertise
Marriage/Individual therapy, Anxiety/Depression/Grief/Premarital counseling, Relationship issues, Parenting/parenting with special needs, Divorce Recovery, Stress Management, EMDR/Trauma therapy
Approach to Care
EMDR/Trauma Therapy, Solution-focused therapy, CBT, client-centered approach. Therapy modalities based on the specific needs of each client.
Personal Interests
Samia is here to help clients reach their goals and create a life of wellness and fulfillment. She is interested in assisting clients to make informed and healthy relationship decisions. Skilled in helping clients develop coping skills and strategies to manage their mental health. She is here to help clients reach goals to create a life of wellness and fulfillment. She is interested in helping clients create informed and healthy decisions about their relationships. Samia enjoys working out, spending time with her family, and traveling in her free time.
Memberships
- •Delta Kappa Honors Society of MFT
- •National Society of Leadership and Success at Northcentral University
Our Commitment to Excellence
All our Psychiatric practitioners are licensed, highly trained professionals
All Psychiatric practitioners hold valid state licenses and meet rigorous professional standards.
Our team engages in continuous professional development to stay current with best practices.
Every Psychiatric practitioner is committed to providing empathetic, client-centered care.