Where healing begins
and a healthy mind grows.
Offering in-person appointments in Montclair & Bloomfield, NJ, as well as tele-health and hybrid appointment options to make care accessible and flexible.
Contact me at 551-238-4307 for a free phone call consultation so we can determine if my practice would best support your needs.
Nanda Muthusawmy, MD
Child, Adolescent, & Adult Psychiatrist
My practice focuses on treating ADHD, anxiety, depressive disorders, mood regulation disorders, and behavioral disorders. I also have specialized training in the pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment of Tics, OCD, and other related disorders. I strive to offer a thoughtful, compassionate, and patient-centered approach to evaluation and treatment.
For some background, I was born in Jersey City and lived there for most of my life so, am a New Jersey native! I completed my undergraduate degree and a Masters in Biomedical Sciences at Rutgers University. I then went on to complete medical school at Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School and three years of residency training at Rutgers - Robert Wood Johnson. Following this, I did an additional two year child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. I have since been providing outpatient psychiatric care in New Jersey to children, adolescents, and adults for the past 8+ years.
I realized very early on in life that I wanted to pursue a career in medicine and was always drawn to experiences that allowed me to work with children. After graduating from college, I spent some time volunteering in the pediatric ward of a hospital in Guyana, South America. While in medical school, I also volunteered at an orphanage in Nepal. Both of these experiences, along with the locations I’ve trained at throughout my academic career, gave me a perspective that has been extremely helpful in my work - that there are core needs that we all require to thrive regardless of our backgrounds.
Outside of my professional life, I enjoy spending time with my son and husband. When I have the time, you will likely find me catching up with my family and friends or checking out new and favorite restaurants. I LOVE going to concerts, but really enjoy listening to music in general - especially soca. I think music can have a powerful effect on our mood and soca always puts me in a calm and happy state of mind!
Education and Training:
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai / Mount Sinai Hospital Fellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2015 - 2017
Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Residency, Psychiatry, 2012 - 2015
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Class of 2011
Certifications:
Board Certified in Child/Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry
Professional memberships:
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Services
I treat the full spectrum of psychiatric issues, including, but not limited to:
ADHD and Behavioral Disorders
Anxiety Disorders and OCD
Panic Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder
Mood Disorders including depression
Trauma Disorders including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
What to expect during your appointments:
Consultation:
I offer a free 15 min phone consultation to all prospective patients to ensure that my practice best suits your treatment needs.
Evaluations:
Intake assessments/Initial evaluations for adults are scheduled for 60-90 minutes depending on complexity and history of your symptoms.
Intake assessments/Initial evaluations for children and adolescents are scheduled for 90-120 minutes depending on complexity of symptoms and history. Individual time is spent with the child/adolescent and the parents, and this time is not necessarily evenly split. It is not uncommon, depending on the age of the child, for more of the time to be spent with parents.
Ongoing care:
Follow up appointments are generally scheduled for 30 minutes. 40 minute appointments are also available for patients who require more time.
Therapy appointments:
50 minute weekly therapy appointments are available.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, I operate as a private-pay, out of network practice. You may be eligible for partial reimbursement if your insurance plan includes out of network benefits. I will provide you with a superbill for submission to your insurance company.
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Follow up appointments are scheduled Monday to Thursday with first appointment at 930am and last appointment scheduled for 430pm. Initial evaluations are scheduled earlier in the day to allow adequate time to gather all the information necessary to best formulate a treatment plan for you.
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To schedule an appointment, you may call at 551-238-4307.
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Yes, in-person appointments are available in Montclair & Bloomfield, NJ during specific times of the week. Availability will be discussed at the time of appointment scheduling.
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Yes, virtual appointments are available throughout working hours.
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In the event that a patient needs to cancel an appointment, notification must be given twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled appointment time to avoid being charged for the full appointment.
Resources
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If you, a loved one, or someone you know is in crisis, please dial 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or reach out to the following national resources.
To access the 24-hour National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, please dial 9-8-8 or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). You can also text 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line.
The American Psychological Association also has an extensive list of crisis resources and hotlines.
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Drug and Alcohol Treatment Hotline — 1-800-662-HELP
National Child Abuse Hotline — 1-800-4-A-CHILD
National Domestic Violence Hotline — 1-800-799-7233
National Suicide Hotline — 1-800-784-2433
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Anxiety and Depression Association of America — www.adaa.org
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance — www.dbsalliance.org
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention — www.afsp.org
Attention Deficit Disorder Association — www.add.org
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - https://chadd.org/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - www.samhsa.gov/mental-health
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) — www.nami.org
Jed’s Foundation: “The Jed Foundation is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults, giving them the skills and support they need to thrive today…and tomorrow.” https://jedfoundation.org/
Teen Health and Wellness - https://teenhealthandwellness.com/
LQBT National Help Center - https://lgbthotline.org/
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - www.aacap.org/
American Psychiatric Association - www.psychiatry.org/
National Institute of Mental Health - www.nimh.nih.gov/
“She took the time to understand my concerns, explored alternatives thoughtfully, and supported me in making choices that aligned with my values. She truly listens to my needs and tailors our work together to me as an individual — not a one-size-fits-all approach.”
