Neena Tressa Mathew has forged an impressive career in the medical field, with a pivotal focus on extensive mental health expertise. She is dually board certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC), for care across all ages. She is fluent in English, Hindi, and Malayalam languages. Licensed in Florida, New York, Texas, and Georgia, she offers a patient-centered approach blending her experience and certifications. Her profound dedication in addressing mental health issues is evident through her hands-on experience in assessing, treating, and evaluating patients across a spectrum of psychiatric disorders including (but not limited to) ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorders. She has excelled her services at Mindful Behavioral Healthcare, Advent Health Hospital as well as Park Place Behavioral Health care. Neena's international experience includes roles in Canada, enhancing expertise in gero-psychiatric care. She had the privilege of working in many practice areas, including, addictions medicine, grief counseling, and primary care.
Her academic credentials include a Post Master’s Certification from Florida State University and a Master of Science from D’Youville College, Buffalo NY. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Delhi University and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the Delhi School of Social Work. Professional affiliations with organizations like the American Nurses Association underscore her commitment to the profession. With the academic, leadership and research abilities Neena, was invited to be a member at the Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) as a graduate nursing student for demonstrating excellence in scholarship and exhibiting exceptional achievements in nursing. Neena has authored in several US Nursing Journals and Nursing Magazines. She has published / presented various research articles in international peer reviewed journals and has an active profile on Google scholar and Research Gate.
Neena's style of practice can be traditional (prescribing up to date psychiatric medications) or alternative medicine (natural treatments including but not limited to vitamins, supplements, lifestyle modification, nutrition, exercise and stress management). She believes in the mind/body/spiritual connection, and that, we are made up as a whole person and not a series of parts, just as Hippocrates "The Father of Medicine." Her holistic approach to mental health care shines through her adept management of psychotropic medications and integration of psychotherapy including supportive psychotherapy, CBT and psychodynamic therapy. Her main area of interest is the mind, body, and spiritual connection pertaining to their relationship and its role in one's health and healing. Neena has always enjoyed helping people and finds her work very rewarding. Going beyond mere diagnosis and treatment, Neena conducts meticulous examinations and mental health assessments to ensure precise identification of psychiatric illnesses. What sets her apart is his commitment to patient education is that she empowers individuals and their families with comprehensive knowledge about their conditions and treatment plans, encompassing the prescription of medications within a broader care strategy. Neena’s extensive mental health experience is complemented by her role as a clinical instructor, where she shares her insights and knowledge. This dual commitment to clinical practice and education underscores her multifaceted contribution to healthcare, emphasizing not only in treatment but also in the empowerment and education of individuals navigating their mental health journey makes her a versatile healthcare provider.
Neena's hobbies include reading, writing, beach activities, hiking and traveling with family. Her longtime hobby has always been to involve in charitable activities through the Lion’s club. “Give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shake together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” (Luke 6:32). It is in giving that we truly receive!