Dr. Tara C. is a board-certified psychiatrist with subspecialty certification in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. She completed her psychiatry residency and fellowship training at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s-West in New York City. Her career has spanned acute inpatient psychiatry, nursing home consultation, long-term care, outpatient telepsychiatry, and utilization review. Having trained and practiced extensively in New York City, Dr. Tara C. has treated a wide spectrum of patients, including those with severe persistent mental illness, rare diseases, and complex medical-psychiatric comorbidities. She also brings strong experience in geriatric psychiatry and remains well-versed in internal medicine, enhancing her ability to address psychiatric needs in medically complex patients, including those impacted by long COVID. Areas of Expertise • Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry & Complex Psychopharmacology • Severe Persistent Mental Illness (Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder) • Geriatric Psychiatry & Long-Term Care Consultation • Outpatient Telepsychiatry & Psychotherapy Integration • Capacity Evaluations & Risk Assessment • NP Supervision, Education, and Collaborative Practice Philosophy of Care: Dr. Tara C. approaches psychiatry with a mix of evidence-based treatment, holistic perspective, and genuine passion for teaching. She provides detailed written guidance for easy reference, fosters open dialogue, and adapts to the needs of her collaborators. Her goal is to empower nurse practitioners to feel confident and supported while delivering the best possible care to their patients.

Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - General psychiatry; American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Consultation-liaison psychiatry