In Person Psychiatrists in Ocean City, NJ

We specialize in Treatment Resistant Depression- offering State of the art TMS ( Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) therapy, IV Ketamine and Spravato treatment. We look forward to helping you or a loved one. Dr. Srisai Gowda is a leading double Board–Certified Psychiatrist practicing over 25 years at the Jersey Shore. Dr. Gowda is committed to improving patients’ overall wellness, avoiding “Pill for every ill mantra”. We provide Suboxone therapy, TMS & IV Ketamine/ Esketamine therapy in office.

From my humble beginnings in EMS, mental health has always been a passion of mine. I was able to help those with psychiatric emergencies outside of a hospital setting. I realized how mental health is greatly impacted by jobs like being an EMT, police officer, firefighter, paramedic, and nurse. My ideal client is someone willing to be active in their care. Collaboration is a priority to necessitate a strong patient-provider relationship. I provide consistent patient education to empower clients to make educated choices regarding their care plan. I have a clinical background of working with veterans of all ages and adolescents.

In today's world we are constantly inundated with stressors and things that seem to make life unmanageable. We can often times feel alone, feel like no one else feels what we feel, and even worse, feel like no one would understand if they heard us express ourselves. Sometimes all we need is know that someone is there to listen, to hear us, to say, you are not alone.

Hello! You've already done the hard part by reaching out for assistance; now let's work together to reach your goals. I have a Master of Science in Nursing and a Post-Master's Certificate in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. I've been a part of the healthcare field for almost two decades now.

I love working and encouraging people to be an active participants in their treatment, by offering a holistic approach to their mental health. In today's world, when so many people feel alone, depressed and anxious, I am here to provide a safe and nurturing environment so that you feel seen and heard. I offer support to patients and caregivers, assisting people going through the process of grief. By working together, we establish individual goals and steps to meet them in customized manner.

I have dedicated years to treating children, adolescents, and young adults. I work with clients & their families to achieve positive relationships & personal fulfillment.

I am double board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. I believe in using both medication when indicated as well as therapy. I was trained in CBT and was given the Excellence in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy during my residency program. I use supportive therapy with each client I see. During my residency I served as Chief Resident and was awarded the Overall Excellence in Psychiatry Award as well as the Clinical Excellence Award.

I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. I focus on treating the whole individual with psychotherapy and medication when appropriate, and after careful assessment. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, my passion for mental health and commitment to holistic care drive my practice. With a solid foundation in nursing and advanced training in psychiatric care, I integrate empathy and evidence-based strategies to empower individuals on their mental health journey. I am dedicated to fostering a therapeutic alliance, promoting wellness, and reducing stigma surrounding mental health issues. Through continuous learning and collaboration, I strive to contribute to the advancement of mental health care, ensuring each patient receives comprehensive and compassionate treatment.

I work with people who are suffering with anxiety, fears, depressive feelings, self-esteem problems, and relationship problems. My patients benefit from the opportunity to express themselves freely to me in a strictly confidential setting. I help the patient recognize, and gain deeper insight into the internal mental conflicts that have originated in childhood, evolved over their lifetime, and sit at the roots of their current problems. Understanding these unconscious connections in psychoanalytic psychotherapy allows the patient to experience relief of symptoms. This kind of treatment is only done by a psychoanalyst.

The decision to go into therapy is not an easy one. As an advanced practice psychiatric nurse with 20+ years of experience, I have found that by providing a safe, supportive, and caring atmosphere, my clients can express their thoughts and feelings, understand themselves better, and feel empowered to make changes in their lives. As a nurse psychotherapist, I integrate an understanding of my clients' medical, family, social, and emotional issues to help them attain their optimal level of mental health. I am also able to prescribe medication to facilitate treatment of mood disorders and anxiety affecting my clients.