This article is sponsored by Montclair Behavioral Health.

Taking care of your mental health is key to living a happy and fulfilling life, but it can be overwhelming to figure out where to turn for high-quality psychiatry + therapy services. Montclair Behavioral Health, located at 103 Park Street in Montclair, is a mental health private practice that provides comprehensive services for children, adolescents, adults, and couples. The practice is run by a husband + wife duo with many years of experience in mental healthcare. Keep reading to learn more about Montclair Behavioral Health and the psychiatry + therapy services provided at this local practice.

^ Dr. Ron Wasser and Dr. Keri Wasser

All About Montclair Behavioral Health

Montclair Behavioral Health is a private practice that provides high-quality psychiatry services, talk therapy, and career + performance coaching. This practice is currently accepting new patients of all ages.

Ron Wasser, PhD, a licensed psychologist (license #4997), and Keri Wasser, MD, a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, co-founded Montclair Behavioral Health together. This husband-and-wife team creates individualized treatment plans for each client to help them make the changes they want to see in their lives.

“Helping clients work through significant emotional challenges and achieve their goals, find success and happiness in their lives,” makes the job rewarding, Dr. Ron Wasser told The Montclair Girl.

In addition to Dr. Ron Wasser and Dr. Keri Wasser, the team includes Adam Torrisi, a licensed clinical social worker, Patti Gazzola, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, and Brie Benaquista, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. The entire team works hard to help clients feel comfortable and understood.

“We provide a warm, relatable approach to treatment. We currently have three members of our psychiatry team, and two members of our therapy team, and are growing,” Dr. Ron said.

Psychiatry Services for the Whole Family

Montclair Behavioral Health specializes in comprehensive psychiatry services for children, adolescents, and adults. Psychiatry services can help clients manage depression, anxiety, OCD, and ADHD.

Dr. Keri Wasser, who leads the psychiatry team, has worked in private practice for 15 years. She uses her experience in psychopharmacology + emotional and cognitive development to create a comprehensive treatment plan for each client.

Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners Patricia Gazzola and Brie Benaquista also work on the psychiatry team. Both Patricia and Brie are highly skilled in working with clients in need of pharmacological treatment.

“Our psychiatry team specializes in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, and medication management for children, teens, and adults,” Dr. Keri said.

Before starting treatment, the psychiatry team conducts assessments to understand + diagnose the mental health issues in each client. When working with children, the team collaborates with the child’s parents, therapist, and school staff as needed to provide a well-rounded and effective treatment.

The team takes an empathetic and warm approach during each session. They only prescribe medications when necessary using evidence-based care. The team knows that starting psychiatry care is a serious + important decision. You can request a consultation to learn if this type of treatment is right for you or your family.

Therapy Services for Adults and Adolescents

Montclair Behavioral Health has a professional and experienced team of therapists who work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. In addition to helping a wide range of clients, the therapy team specializes in working with teenage males and adult men.

Dr. Ron Wasser and licensed clinical social worker Adam Torrisi work on the therapy team. Both experts help clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. They can help clients manage relationship challenges, career and performance issues, and academic stressors.

The team thoughtfully listens to each client and helps them understand their patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving so they can develop skills to manage themselves in a more effective + healthy way. Montclair Behavioral Health also provides couples therapy to help partners learn to communicate better and enhance their emotional bond.

Anyone considering therapy or psychiatry services can reach out to the Montclair Behavioral team to schedule a consultation. The practice is accepting new clients + the team of highly trained, warm, and relatable providers is passionate about helping clients feel better by gaining a deeper understanding of themselves.

Montclair Behavioral Health is located at 103 Park Street, Suite 2C in Montclair. You can call 973-791-7557 with questions.