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

COMING SOON SPRING 2025

Practitioner licensed in NY

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 and over 18. 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

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Co-Owner

Kristen Deeken PMHNP-BC

Kristen is a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She received her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree from Monmouth University before becoming certified by the ANCC. She is a member of the American Nurse Association and American Psychiatric Nurses Association.

Prior to this, Kristen was an Emergency Room registered nurse for 10 years, and a patient care technician for 5 years prior. Kristen developed interest in mental health treatment at an early age after losing someone she cared about to suicide due to the lac k of available treatment at that time. Working in the ER, Kristen decided she wanted to dedicate her life to helping provide quality mental health treatment to those in need, while helping to end the stigma that surrounds mental health treatment. Since becoming a Nurse Practitioner, Kristen has been employed in a busy IOP for dual diagnosis clients.

Kristens passions include trauma focused treatment, addiction treatment, bipolar disorder, anxiety and depression.

When not working Kristen enjoys spending time with her daughter, husband and dog and is currently working as an intern to obtain her Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor license.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Co-Owner

Nichole Perez PMHNP-BC

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.

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

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ
Cigna
Horizon NJ Health
Oscar Health
Oxford
United Healthcare

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

Phone:
732-860-8732

732-540-3514

Email:
KristenDeeken@mentalflex.net

NicholePerez@mentalflex.net