Jewel Barboza got her start as a Psychiatric R.N. after graduating from Westchester Community College’s School of Nursing in 2009. She worked at Stony Lodge Hospital for several years until the hospital’s closure. She quickly landed a new position at at Four Winds Hospital, and began her R.N.-to-B.S.N. program, which she completed at Empire State College. Once she finished her B.S.N., she went to work right away on her Master’s Degree, with the strong desire to become a mental health prescriber. She achieved her goal upon graduating from Stony Brook University in 2016 with a Master’s of Science degree in Nursing with a specialty of Psychiatric Mental Health.

After Stony Brook, Jewel was promoted immediately from RN to NP at Four Winds. During the last several years, Jewel has also worked with Family Services of Westchester as a prescriber, as well as Westchester Community College as an adjunct professor in the School of Nursing.

Jewel is licensed as an RN and NP in both CT and NY, and is board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Jewel is originally from Sleepy Hollow, NY and currently resides in Litchfield County, CT with her family. She is a die-hard New York Rangers fan and devoted season ticket holder, and enjoys live music of all genres, especially heavy metal! Some of her favorite bands include: Killswitch Engage, Parkway Drive, Nothing More, and Wage War. She has also devoted time to helping out with The Sharing Shelf in Port Chester, NY and takes an active interest in mental health initiatives and research.

Jewel’s dream has always been to open her own practice and she is now realizing that dream with the introduction of Strength Of The Mind Psychiatry!

Education:

Stony Brook University - M.S. Nursing (Psychiatric Mental Health) - 2016

SUNY Empire State College - B.S. Nursing (2013)

SUNY Westchester Community College - A.S. Nursing (2009)

Work Experience:

Private Practice - Danbury, CT

Private Practice - Mahopac, NY

Four Winds Hospital - Cross River, NY

Family Services of Westchester - Hastings-on-Hudson, NY

SUNY Westchester Community College - Valhalla, NY

Stony Lodge Hospital - Ossining, NY

Credentials:

Licensed Nurse Practitioner in New York and Connecticut

Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center

Hi, my name is Simone Lawrence. I have been a nurse for the past 14 years and have been working as the Director of Nursing in a Group Home/Residential setting for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Working in community health has opened my eyes  to the need for mental health providers which is why I decided to return to Pace University to pursue my degree as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I recently graduated and am excited to join Strength of the Mind! In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I look forward to working with you all. Thank you. 

Education:

Pace University - M.S. Nursing (Psychiatric Mental Health) - 2023

Credentials:

Licensed Nurse Practitioner in New York

Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center 

Hi! My name is Alejandra Brito. I've been a registered nurse for nearly six years now. I finished my Mental Health Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner degree at Pace University about a year ago, and I am extremely happy to join the Strength of the Mind team. My desire to raise mental health awareness has guided my work path, and I am excited to continue making a good contribution in this field. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my loved ones, particularly my dogs, and practicing self-care. I am devoted to providing excellent treatment and look forward to working with you.

Education:

Pace University - M.S. Nursing (Psychiatric Mental Health) - 2023

Chamberlain University - B.S. Nursing (2018)

Lehman College - B.A - Major in Sociology and Minor in Psychology (2015) 

Credentials:

Licensed Nurse Practitioner in New York

Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center