

I believe that our mental and emotional state shapes how we experience and perceive life. Through my work with diverse populations, I have learned how important it is to prioritize mental health in order to create meaningful change and find fulfillment. Using my clinical experience, I now focus on working with adults who struggle with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges.
Hi, my name is Deirys and I am looking forward to assisting you on your healing journey. I am a bilingual English/Spanish speaking clinician. I have 10 years of experience in working with children, adolescents and adults. I specialize in areas such as trauma, abuse, domestic violence, stress and anxiety, depression, adjustment/transitional issues, work related stressors, relationships and family.
I specialize in working with adults and adolescents working through trauma, shame, relationship/family difficulties, and mood disorders. I have experience working with a broad range of ages, ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, genders, sexualities, and family compositions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just not like yourself lately? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to go through it alone. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), I specialize in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, and more.
Thank you for your willingness to show up for yourself by reaching out for help. This part of your journey may be a bit uneasy, but you are already on your way to better. I am looking forward to meeting with you so we can discuss things further. I attended Howard University where I obtained by master's degree in social work. I have been in this field for more then thirteen years. I have worked with men, women, children, and adolescents with a variety of diagnoses, and psychiatric backgrounds.
I started my career as a litigation attorney in Ireland where I grew up. I spent many years working in law and financial services in the US, Australia, and China. Most recently, I worked as a therapist for a community activist organization.
I was drawn to therapy from my prior career having seen firsthand the enormous value it can bring in improving both the quality and enjoyment of our lives. Therapy offers us a safe space to explore the parts of ourselves we cannot access in the midst of our daily routines. When we get right down to it, the quality of the relationships we have with others flows from the relationship we have with ourselves.
I live in Brooklyn with my husband, our two kids and a mildly anxious dog, whose interest in therapy is limited to eating her feelings. I work with clients both in person, in mid-town Manhattan, and remotely.


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