Meet Our Miami Psychiatry Team

Jessica Van Schaick, a native of South Florida, was born and raised in the vibrant community of West Kendall, Miami. She completed her medical training at Florida International University Herbert Wertheim School of Medicine, Physician Associate (PA) Studies. During this time, she wrote her graduate paper on using Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in treating […]

Dr. Perez is a double board-certified psychiatrist and a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association with extensive training at one of the world's leading institutions. As the Chief Medical Officer of Elevate Psychiatry, Dr. Kenny Perez has played a pivotal role in transforming the organization into a successful and comprehensive behavioral health practice. Under his […]

Ana Mejia advocates providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental healthcare. She is an accessible and open professional with strong clinical skills who quickly builds rapport with patients and their families. Ana Mejia is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who graduated from the University of Miami in 2022. Before that, she graduated from […]

Beatriz Fernandez-Gregson is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) She obtained a postgraduate certification in psychiatric mental from the University of Cincinnati. She also holds a master's degree in business administration specialized in Healthcare Administration from the University of Miami. Beatriz is a compassionate, dedicated, and versatile healthcare professional. Before joining Elevate Psychiatry, […]

Valentina Sotomayor has earned her Master of Science in Counseling from Barry University, specializing in both Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Couples Marriage Family Counseling. Valentina also holds a Bachelor in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a background in Psychology from Pace University. Her extensive experience in education as a former teacher, combined with her […]

Nicole is a dedicated clinical social worker with a master's degree in social work from Florida State University and a bachelor's degree in psychology from Florida International University. With a diverse clinical background, Nicole has worked in various settings where they gained experience supporting individuals with substance use disorders, postpartum symptoms in mothers, and persistent […]

Fiorella Castillo is a bilingual (English/ Spanish) Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). She received her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Florida International University and Master’s degree in mental health counseling from Nova Southeastern University. Fiorella has over twelve years of experience working in multiple settings, including hospitals, psychosocial rehabilitation centers, and assisted living facilities. She […]

Angelique Anselme was born and raised in South Florida and has over six years of healthcare experience in many different facets. She is an alumna of both Florida International University and Nova Southeastern University, where she completed her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. As a mental health counselor, Angelique’s therapeutic orientation lies within the […]

Mirelys Jimenez is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She earned her Doctor of Science in Nursing degree from Florida International University.

Dr. Padam Bhatia is a board-certified psychiatrist and the Chief Executive Officer of Elevate Psychiatry. He specializes in treating patients with a combination of traditional medicine and alternative evidence-based therapies.