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Dr. Padma Palvai, MD

Mental Health Counseling, Neuropsychology, Psychiatry
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Mindspace Psychiatry LLC 15 W High St Unit A, Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 366-7862

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Brief Intro

Dr. PADMA PALVAI, MD is BOARD CERTIFIED in PSYCHIATRY & NEUROLOGYFor over 20 years, Dr. Padma Palvai has provided exceptional care to patients with a broad range of psychiatric conditions. She completed her residency in adult psychiatry at Mt. Sinai West, a Columbia University-affiliated hospital and continued her training as a child and adolescent psychiatry fellow at Brown University. Dr. Palvai is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and is board certified in both child and adolescent psychiatry and adult psychiatry.Prior to starting Mindspace Psychiatry, Dr. Palvai was an attending psychiatrist at Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington, NJ and later, the medical director for Hunterdon Behavioral Health. She also served as a trainer for the post-partum depression program for the State of New Jersey.Later, she worked in India and discovered a medical environment where psychiatric care and resources were extremely limited, especially for children; in fact, she was the only trained child psychiatrist throughout two states there. She served in a leadership position to establish protocols for evidence-based care and set standards for psychiatric care. The experience changed her fundamentally and made her more empathetic to the pain and suffering of her patients.Dr. Palvai founded Mindspace Psychiatry in 2020 with the goal of providing compassionate, quality care to her patients.MINDSPACE PSYCHIATRYCHILD, ADOLESCENT AND ADULT PSYCHIATRYPHONE INQUIRIES AND BOOKINGS ARE PREFERRED.Dr. Padma Palvai is a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist who diagnoses and treats the full range of psychiatric and mental health conditions in patients of all ages. Among the most common are ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. Patients trust Dr. Palvai because they know she takes the time and great care to get the full picture of each patient’s issues. Her collaborative approach often means working with other healthcare providers involved in her patient’s care. Her goal is to reach deeper to help each person achieve an improved quality of life.Dr. Palvai’s comprehensive psychiatric services are a vital step in developing appropriate treatment plans and assuring safety for patients and others. Services offered are:Psychiatric evaluations for adultsPsychiatric evaluations for children and adolescentsSchool evaluationsMedication managementIt’s possible to break free from the past and live the life you want. Don't Suffer Alone!

Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

Fellowship in Child and adolescent psychiatry - Brown University - 2005

RESIDENCY

Residency in Psychiatry - Mount Sinai West (formerly St. Lukes' Roosevelt hosptial) - 2003

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Kurnool Medical College - 1996

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Telugu

Location & Hours

Mindspace Psychiatry LLC
15 W High St Unit A, Somerville, NJ 08876
Mon:9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue:9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed:9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu:9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri:9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Psychiatry
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Neuropsychology
Mental Health Counseling

Conditions Addressed

Depressive Disorders
Anxiety
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Children with developmental disorders
Bipolar Disorder
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia Spectrum/Psychotic Disorders
Adult & Childhood Trauma
Childhood Trauma
Depression
Alcohol Dependence
Cannabis Abuse/Dependence
Codependency
Major Depressive Disorder
Post Partum Depression
Seasonal Depression
Severe or Chronic Depression
Stimulant Dependence ( Ritalin, Adderall, amphetamines, methamphetamines)
Opioid Dependence (e.g. heroin, oxycodone, fentanyl, Vicodin, etc.)
Addiction
Drug Addiction
General Drug Addiction and Withdrawl

Procedures Performed

Psych Visits
Psychiatric Diagnosis or Evaluation
Mental and Behavioral Health Counseling and Referrals
Autism & Developmental Screening
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Pharmacogenomic Testing
Psychiatric Therapeutic Procedures
Psychoanalysis
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Psychological and Neuropsychological Tests
Psychological counseling
Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Psychopharmacological services
Psychopharmacology
Psychosocial Therapy
Medication Evaluation
Medication management
Medication Refills
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Depression Medication
Mental Health Management

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Cigna
Wellcare
Aetna
Geisinger Health Plan

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