Joji  Binu

Joji Binu

She/Her/Hers

Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified, PMHNP-BC Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP Practice: Rivia Mind
New York Accepting Online
Updated August 23, 2022

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Attention deficit disorder (ADD)
  • Psychotherapy
  • Psychiatry consultation
  • Relationship difficulties

Professional statement

Joji Binu is an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She received her Master of Science in Nursing from Molloy College (New York) in August 2019, and a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Chatham University (Pittsburgh) in April 2022. After graduating from her PMHNP program, Dr. Binu worked as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in an inpatient psychiatric setting. She has a wide range of experience working with patients that suffer from depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, and PTSD. Her experience working with psychotic disorders include: Schizophrenia, SchizoAffective Disorders, Substance use, and Bipolar Disorders. Dr. Binu has also worked with patients receiving ECT treatments to manage treatment-resistant depression and other severe psychiatric conditions. As a result, she has gained considerable skills and abilities that have molded her into the Practitioner she is today. Her passion to do Psychiatric Nursing stemmed from a young age due to the ongoing stigma in the field, which still exists today.

Dr. Binu’s motivations are rooted in the skills that she has obtained through exceptional training and experience, which she gladly offers to those in need. She strongly believes that therapeutic alliance is essential for the patient’s compliance with treatment plans. Promoting Mental Health Awareness and eradicating this Illness’s stigma, will continue to be her mission.


Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Attention deficit disorder (ADD) - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Psychotherapy - Using collaborative conversation to help clients struggling with a wide variety of concerns deepen their understanding of their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors

Psychiatry consultation - Specialty in optimizing medication use to treat psychiatric conditions

Relationship difficulties - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • ComPsych
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Oscar Health
  • United Healthcare
  • Wellfleet

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $325 (45min)
  • Sliding scale: $100 - $325
  • Follow-up sessions: $250 (30min)
  • Evaluation: $325 (45min)

Location(s)

Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:00am-6:00pm
  • Tue 8:00am-6:00pm
  • Wed 8:00am-6:00pm
  • Thu 8:00am-6:00pm
  • Fri 8:00am-6:00pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 4 years

Rivia Mind, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, 2022 - Present

Chatham university, Pittsburg,PA, DNP, 2022
Molloy college, Rockville center, Newyork , Masters degree-PMHNP PROGRAM , 2019


Licensure

New York: 402841


Languages

English

Malayalam