Helder Mendes, NP
Overview
I am a dually board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). I am also the Owner of Emerald Psych LLC, providing comprehensive virtual telepsychiatry services to adults throughout New Jersey.
I am committed to a holistic, collaborative, and evidence-based approach to mental wellness. My clinical focus involves expertly integrating medication management with supportive psychotherapy. My prescribing philosophy is thoughtful, prioritizing medications with a favorable safety profile and low potential for dependence.
Specialized Care Areas:
-Anxiety Disorders (GAD, Panic, Social Anxiety)
-Depression (MDD, PDD)
Affirming and Multilingual Practice:
I am committed to providing LGBTQ+ affirming care, ensuring a safe and non-judgmental space for all identities.
-I am fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, offering full psychiatric services in these languages to ensure culturally competent care where nothing is lost in translation.
Education: I earned my PMHNP Post-Graduate Certification from Wilkes University (2024) and my MSN/FNP from Chamberlain University (2017). I also hold an MHA from Seton Hall University. My extensive background includes experience in occupational health, family health, and emergency/medical-surgical nursing.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
155 Willowbrook Blvd, Wayne, NJ 07470
Additional Areas of Focus
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Areas of Expertise
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