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Natasa Ristivojevic, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Prior Experience

Before transitioning to my role as a nurse practitioner, I served as a psychiatric registered nurse at McLean Hospital. During this time, my focus centered on treating substance use disorders alongside affective and psychotic disorders. Working on inpatient units allowed me to gain invaluable hands-on experience in caring for individuals with complex mental health diagnoses and tailoring care to their unique needs.

Following the completion of my psychiatric nurse practitioner program, I embarked on a transformative year-long fellowship at Eliot Community Human Services. In this role, I provided treatment to a diverse client base in an outpatient setting, honing my ability to deliver personalized, high-quality care across a wide range of mental health challenges.

 

My Approach & Values

At the heart of every successful therapeutic relationship lies a genuine human connection. I firmly believe that respect, compassion, attentive listening, and open communication form the foundation of meaningful partnerships in the journey toward mental health and wellness.

My treatment philosophy is grounded in evidence-based practices and the thoughtful use of prescription medications. However, I recognize that optimizing mental health involves much more than medication alone. Incorporating essential habits – such as quality sleep, regular exercise, and balanced nutrition – plays a critical role in promoting brain health and overall well-being. Through this holistic approach, I work collaboratively with my clients to design a personalized treatment plan that aligns with their goals and aspirations.

My Experience

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

Eliot Community Human Services, MA
– Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nursing Fellow

My Education
– Northeastern University, Boston, MA – Master of Science in Nursing
– Simmons College, Boston , MA– Bachelor of Science in Nursing
– Setnor School of Music, Syracuse University, NY – Master of Piano Performance

Licenses

MA RN, APRN

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).