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Natasa Ristivojevic, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

As Juliana and James, prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, I also worked as a psychiatric registered nurse at McLean Hospital. My registered nursing experience was focused on substance use disorders, as well as affective and psychotic disorders. I have worked on inpatient units where I learned how to treat and care for clients with these mental health diagnoses. After completing the psychiatric nurse practitioner program, I have completed a year long fellowship at the Eliot Community Human Services where I have worked with a wide range of clients providing treatment in an outpatient setting.

My Approaches and Values

My treatment approach is based on using evidence based interventions and judicious use of prescription medications. However, prescribing the right medication regimen is only one part of the treatment that leads to alleviating mental and emotional suffering. I believe that in order to optimize mental health, health habits such as sleep, exercise and nutrition play a significant role in how our brains and minds work, therefore integrating interventions on how to improve these aspects of a client’s life are part of my treatment. I also believe in the healing power of human connection. Through genuine respect, care, compassion, careful listening and open communication, I hope to become your partner on the path to mental health and wellness.

My Experience

McLean Hospital, Belmont MA: Inpatient Staff Nurse, Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Program and the Addiction Treatment Dual Diagnosis Program

Eliot Community Human Services, Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nursing Fellow

My Education

Northeastern University, Boston, MA – Master of Science in Nursing – May, 2021

Simmons College, Boston , MA– Bachelor of Science in Nursing – May, 2016

Setnor School of Music, Syracuse University, NY – Master of Piano Performance – May, 2006

Licenses:

Massachusetts RN License

Massachusetts APRN License

Juliana Pires, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, I worked as a psychiatric registered nurse at McLean Hospital, where I collaborated with a multidisciplinary team in treating a diverse population of patients and psychiatric diagnosis.

I am wholly committed to providing personalized and comprehensive care.

My clinical practice focuses on consultation and treatment selection for a wide range of psychiatric illnesses. I believe individual freedom and responsibility play an important role in developing treatment choices, and I welcome your input.

My Approaches and Values

Hope and the belief that it’s possible to recover are the foundation of the work I do.  You deserve and can expect a full recovery.

Keep in mind that medications are not the only modality available to treat mental illness. Many don’t experience full remission of symptoms with the available psychopharmacological treatment alone.  However, there is empirical data that shows the efficacy of augmenting medication with psychotherapy and lifestyle changes.

Simple changes aid individuals in regaining a meaningful life, even when recovery stalls.  The goal is to gain control of your life back with emphasis on managing symptoms and building resilience.  It’s important to consider ways to move forward and get your life back on track by developing support systems and building skills to cope in periods of crisis.

My Experience

McLean Hospital, Belmont MA: Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nursing Fellow in the Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorders Program

University of Massachusetts, Boston: Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Adjunct Faculty

McLean Hospital, Belmont MA: Inpatient Staff Nurse, Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Program and the Resource Team (Dissociative Disorders and Trauma, Geriatric Neuropsychiatry, Addiction Treatment, Depression and Anxiety Treatment).

My Education

McLean Hospital, Belmont MA: Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nursing Fellow in the Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorders Program

University of Massachusetts, Boston: Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Adjunct Faculty

McLean Hospital, Belmont MA: Inpatient Staff Nurse, Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Program and the Resource Team (Dissociative Disorders and Trauma, Geriatric Neuropsychiatry, Addiction Treatment, Depression and Anxiety Treatment).