Mental Flex LLC.
WELCOME
"just because no one can heal or do your inner work for you, doesn't mean you can, should or need to do it alone." Lisa Olivera
In Person and Virtual Sessions offered
About Us
Mental Flex LLC. Is a nurse practitioner owned, psychiatric practice designed to help strengthen your mental health. Kristen and Nichole are two NJ based Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners who met several years ago while working as staff nurses in a busy emergency room and after witnessing first hand, much of what is lacking in mental healthcare, we decided together that we wanted to help reduce stigma and help improve access to quality mental health care. Together, we attended Monmouth University's PMHNP program, graduating in May of 2021. Since then we have worked in our respective locations building our experience to be able to provide the best care to our clients.
If you are interested in nurse driven, evidence based, up to date psychiatric care, look no further than Mental Flex LLC. Where we are committed to help you strengthen your mind.
Currently we are booking virtual appointments
Our Services
At Mental Flex, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive psychiatric care to patients in need 13 and over. Our team of experienced psychiatric Nurse Practitioners offer a wide range of services to help you achieve optimal mental health.
Psychiatric Evaluations
Our psychiatric evaluations are thorough and personalized, allowing us to gain a deep understanding of your unique needs and challenges. Through a comprehensive assessment, we can develop an individualized treatment plan tailored to your specific situation.
Medication Management
Our medication management services are designed to ensure that you receive the most effective and appropriate psychiatric medications. Our Nurse Practitioners closely monitor your progress, make necessary adjustments, and provide ongoing support to help you achieve the best possible outcomes.
Genetic Testing
We offer genetic testing for psychotropic medications to help determine the most suitable treatment options for you. By analyzing your genetic profile, we can identify potential genetic factors that may affect your response to certain medications. This personalized approach allows us to optimize your treatment and minimize the risk of adverse reactions.
Meet the Team
Nichole Perez is a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She is a graduate of Monmouth University where she received her Masters in the Science of Nursing. She is a member of the American Nurse Association and American Psychiatric Nurses Association.
Prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner, Nichole spent more than a decade working as a registered nurse in NJ, starting on a telemetry floor before transferring to the Emergency Room. It was during this time that her love for psychiatry developed. She felt she was able to make a difference in the whole health of her patients, and was able to understand the importance of mental health in patients across their lifespan.
Nicholes passions include decreasing generational stigma attached to mental health, early intervention for mental health, decreasing domestic violence, and trauma recovery.
Outside of work Nichole loves to travel, enjoys the outdoors and being a mom of three. She loves watching sports and having family adventures.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Co-Owner
Nichole Perez PMHNP-BC
Kristen Deeken PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Co- Owner
Kristen Deeken is a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practioner with over 4 years in the field. She is a graduate of Monmouth University and received her Masters in the Science of Nursing. Kristen is a member of the American Nurses Association, American Psychiatric Nurse Association, and Society of Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse.
Kristens background is in emergency department care, where she developed a deep compassion for individuals living with mental illness. Through firsthand experience, she witnessed the stigma surrounding psychiatric conditions and the barriers many face in accessing quality mental health care. These experiences inspired her to pursue a career focused on making compassionate, evidence-based mental health services more accessible while working to reduce stigma.
Kristen specializes in the treatment of substance use disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. She is committed to providing patient-centered care in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. Outside of work, Kristen enjoys spending time with her three-year-old daughter and her dog, Lucy.
Christie
January 26, 2024
'She is absolutely amazing!!! Very caring and respectful to your needs. Takes the time to make you feel appreciated. I enjoy my conversations thank you ?'
Sarah
February 3, 2024
'I feel like Kristen takes her time and listens to me. In the past there have been experiences with providers where the appointment felt rushed and I did not feel like that at all! I was hesitant to take medication and Kristen walks me through what the medication side effects might be and how to properly take them.'
Insurance
We are in network with the following insurance plans
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Aetna
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ
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Cigna
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Horizon NJ Health
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Oscar Health
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Oxford
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United Healthcare
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Contact
Feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns. At Mental Flex we are here to help you to strengthen your mind.
1 Bethany Road
Suite 30
Hazlet, NJ 07730
To schedule your appointment online please click the link:
https://d2oe0ra32qx05a.cloudfront.net/?practiceKey=k_1_103901
Phone:
732-860-8732
732-540-3514
Email:
KristenDeeken@mentalflex.net
