About Us
Aligned Wellness Psychiatry
Offering Clarity, Healing & Advanced Treatment Options
At Aligned Wellness Psychiatry, we provide comprehensive, evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to the unique needs of each individual. Our approach blends clinical excellence with cultural awareness, ensuring every patient feels respected, heard, and supported throughout their mental health journey.
We specialize in thorough psychiatric evaluations, medication management, advanced diagnostics, and innovative treatments for individuals seeking clarity, healing, and long-term wellness.
Dual board-certified NP
17+ years of experience
DNP, PMHNP-BC, ANP-BC
Dr. Belinda Narine
Founder & CEO, Aligned Wellness Psychiatry, PLLC
Dual Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner | Psychiatric Provider | Educator | Healthcare Innovator
Dr. Belinda I. Narine is a dual board-certified Nurse Practitioner whose career is defined by clinical excellence, academic rigor, and an unwavering commitment to expanding equitable access to mental health care. As the Founder and CEO of Aligned Wellness Psychiatry, PLLC, a Black-owned, culturally responsive psychiatric practice, she leads with a mission to deliver high-quality, evidence-based treatment for depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and OCD across diverse communities.
Aligned Wellness Psychiatry is proud to be a REMS-Certified Spravato® Treatment Center, offering FDA-approved S-ketamine (Spravato®) intranasal therapy as well as IV ketamine infusions for individuals seeking rapid, neuroscience-driven relief from treatment-resistant depression and related conditions. Patients may choose between intranasal S-ketamine or IV ketamine based on their goals, clinical profile, and personal preference. Both are delivered within a structured, monitored environment to ensure safety and optimal outcomes.
As an ADHD specialist, Dr. Narine also offers full FDA-approved neuropsychological testing (Qbtech), providing objective, data-driven diagnostic clarity for ADHD in adults and adolescents.
Her clinical approach integrates diagnostic precision, individualized psychopharmacology, and supportive therapy—delivered with the empathy, cultural sensitivity, and professionalism patients trust.
Aligned Wellness Psychiatry
A Clinician With Excellence Across Specialties
With more than 17 years of experience in emergency medicine, internal medicine, acute care, and psychiatry, Dr. Narine brings interdisciplinary expertise and sound clinical judgment to every patient encounter. She provides care through a comprehensive, whole-person model that includes:
• Precision psychopharmacology and psychotherapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Mindfulness-based therapeutic approaches
• Trauma-informed and culturally sensitive care
She is an LGBTQ+ affirming provider and a strong advocate for stigma-free, person-centered mental health treatment.
Dr. Belinda Narine
Leadership, Education & Advocacy
Beyond direct patient care, Dr. Narine oversees the full strategic, operational, and regulatory functions of Aligned Wellness Psychiatry, including:
• Clinical compliance and REMS regulatory oversight
• EMR optimization and streamlined workflow design
• Staff hiring, onboarding, training, and clinical mentorship
• Financial and organizational sustainability
• Integration of innovative AI-enabled clinical and administrative systems to enhance access, efficiency, and care quality
Dr. Narine is a respected educator and clinical preceptor, having served as an Adjunct Professor at Long Island University, Molloy University, and Adelphi University. She has mentored and trained graduate-level Nurse Practitioner students from institutions including Molloy University, University at Buffalo, Adelphi University, and St. John Fisher University, contributing to the development of the next generation of advanced practice providers.
Her professional milestones reflect a commitment to service, leadership, and global health. Dr. Narine participated in the 2010 Haiti Earthquake Emergency Response and was honored with the Entrepreneur Award of Distinction at the 4th Annual Health Care Heroes Gala.
Beyond the clinical and academic environment, Dr. Narine is deeply engaged in mental health advocacy. She previously served as Co-Chair of the Mental Health Committee for the Greater NYC Black Nurses Association and is a sought-after speaker at regional and national events. Her recent presentations include Conquering Imposter Syndrome for the African American Caribbean BERG and a featured talk at the 2025 Greater NYC Black Nurses Association Women’s Health Conference, where she addressed the intersection of autoimmune disorders and mental health disparities.
A Journey Rooted in Purpose
Dr. Narine’s transition into psychiatry was both professional and deeply personal. Witnessing a family member’s struggle with severe depression and personally intervening to prevent a suicide attempt, has solidified her commitment to creating greater access to compassionate, high-quality mental health care.
A formative experience watching an ICU nurse save her father’s life later affirmed her calling to nursing as a path for healing, advocacy, and transformative impact.
Education & Credentials
Dr. Narine holds an exceptional academic and professional foundation:
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Chamberlain University
• Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychiatry – Molloy University
• MS in Adult Health Nursing (ANP-BC) – Adelphi University
• BSN in Nursing – Adelphi University
• BS in Healthcare Management – New York University
Certifications
• ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
• ANCC Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP-BC)
Clinical Interests:
Treatment-resistant depression, ketamine-assisted therapy, trauma-informed psychiatry, neuropsychiatry, pharmacogenomics, ADHD diagnostics, culturally sensitive care, and mental health equity.
Dr. Belinda Narine
A Vision for Accessible, Compassionate, Neuroscience-Informed Care
At the core of Dr. Narine’s work is a clear and purposeful mission: to make high-quality, culturally attuned mental health care accessible to all—especially those in underserved and historically marginalized communities.
Through Aligned Wellness Psychiatry, she brings together neuroscience, innovation, empathy, and advocacy to help patients achieve clarity, stability, and a renewed sense of wellness.