Hello, I'm Erika C.

Board-Certified Psychiatrist | Medical Director About Dr. Erika C. Dr. Erika C. is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 10 years of experience delivering high-quality psychiatric care in both inpatient and outpatient community health settings. She currently serves as the Medical Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health Services at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, New Jersey, where she also works as a staff psychiatrist. Dr. Erika C. is affiliated with graduate medical education programs and has held faculty roles, including Instructor of Psychiatry at Rutgers University, where she was actively involved in the training and mentorship of future mental health professionals. Areas of Expertise • Bipolar Disorder & Mood Disorders • Major Depression & Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) • Anxiety Disorders • Schizoaffective Disorder & Complex Psychiatric Cases • Community-Based Psychiatry & Integrated Care Collaboration with Nurse Practitioners Dr. Erika C. brings extensive experience working within interdisciplinary care teams, making her an ideal collaborator for Nurse Practitioners in psychiatry and behavioral health settings. Her background in academic and community psychiatry has allowed her to mentor and support NPs at various stages of their careers, fostering both clinical growth and confidence in managing psychiatric conditions. She believes in a collaborative, team-based approach to mental health care, where communication, mutual respect, and evidence-based practice come together to serve patients effectively. Dr. Erika C. is committed to empowering NPs with accessible guidance, clinical oversight, and the flexibility needed to provide high-quality, patient-centered mental health care.