Depression Treatment in Annandale, NJ
Compassionate, personalized care from a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. In-person appointments in Annandale and Montville, plus telehealth available statewide across New Jersey.
- Accepting New Patients Ages 4+
- In-Person + Telehealth
Board-Certified
Insurance, Self-Pay & Access
We work with a range of insurance plans and offer self-pay options.
Self-pay and sliding-scale options are also available.
Coverage varies by plan. Please verify your specific benefits before your appointment.
Is Depression Treatment Right for Me?
If any of these sound familiar, a conversation with a provider may be a good next step.
Feeling persistently low, unmotivated, or disconnected
Previous treatment hasn't brought relief
First time considering evaluation or follow-up care
Interested in therapy and medication working together
- Board-Certified PMHNP
- Licensed in New Jersey
- Ages 4+
- Telehealth Statewide
- Insurance + Sliding Scale
What Is Depression Treatment?
Depression treatment is ongoing clinical care for persistent low mood, loss of interest, or other depressive symptoms that are getting in the way of daily life. It starts with a full evaluation, not a quick checklist, so your provider understands the full picture before recommending a path forward. Care may include psychotherapy, medication management, or both, depending on your history and goals.
How Solar Approaches Depression Treatment
Solar Behavioral Health treats the whole person, not just a symptom list. Every treatment plan is built individually around your history, goals, and how depression is actually showing up in your life. When medication is part of the plan, it’s used thoughtfully: prescribed with a clear clinical reason, monitored over time, and adjusted if it isn’t the right fit. Psychotherapy and medication management are coordinated together, not handled as two disconnected services.
Tenishia Santiago, APRN, PMHNP
Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Licensed in New Jersey
Tenishia Santiago provides depression care across the lifespan, working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Her approach integrates medication management with psychotherapy, so patients aren’t required to choose one form of care or manage two separate providers.
- Accepting New Patients
- In-Person + Telehealth
What to Expect
From your first outreach to ongoing care, here’s how the process works.
Request an Appointment
Online or by phone, whichever is easier for you.
01
Initial Evaluation
Usually 45 to 90 minutes, giving your provider real time to understand your history and goals.
02
Personalized Plan
Built around your specific needs, not a standard template.
03
Treatment and Follow-up
Therapy, medication management, or both, based on your evaluation.
04
Ongoing Support
Regular follow-up visits, typically 20 to 45 minutes, to track progress.
05
Related Conditions
Depression often overlaps with other experiences. We treat the full picture, not just one label.
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder (depressive episodes)
- Postpartum Depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Trauma/PTSD-related depression
- Grief and situational depression
- Sleep concerns related to depression
Why Choose Solar
What sets this practice apart from the typical experience.
Common Experience Elsewhere
- Short, symptom-only visits
- Medication and therapy handled separately
- One-size-fits-all treatment plan
Solar Behavioral Health
- Whole-person evaluation and individualized care
- Therapy and medication management coordinated together
- Care tailored to your age, history, and goals
Common Experience Elsewhere
- Short, symptom-only visits
- Medication and therapy handled separately
- One-size-fits-all treatment plan
Solar Behavioral Health
- Whole-person evaluation and individualized care
- Therapy and medication management coordinated together
- Care tailored to your age, history, and goals
Thoughtful Medication Use
Prescribed with a clear reason, monitored, and adjusted if needed.
Longer Initial Evaluation
45–90 minutes so your provider understands the full picture.
Lifespan Care
Treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Inclusive Care
A welcoming practice for every patient, every background.
Patient Reviews
Real reviews from our patients will be added here soon.
“From the first appointment, I felt heard for the first time in years. Tenishia took the time to actually understand what I was going through instead of rushing through a checklist. The combination of therapy and medication management has genuinely changed my daily life.”
“Our teenage daughter had been struggling for months and previous providers never seemed to look at the full picture. The initial evaluation was thorough and thoughtful, and the personalized plan made us feel confident in her care for the first time.”
“I was nervous about starting medication, but everything was explained clearly and adjusted when the first option wasn’t the right fit. The follow-up visits are consistent and I never feel like just another appointment on the schedule.”
Locations
Two welcoming offices in New Jersey, plus virtual care from anywhere in the state.
Psychiatric Evaluation
Assessment before treatment planning.
Montville, NJ
In-person appointments
Telehealth in New Jersey
Statewide virtual care
Psychiatric Evaluation
Assessment before treatment planning.
Montville, NJ
In-person appointments
Psychiatric Evaluation
Assessment before treatment planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about depression treatment at Solar Behavioral Health.
How do I know if depression treatment is right for me?
If you’ve been feeling persistently low, unmotivated, or disconnected for more than a couple of weeks, or if previous treatment hasn’t brought relief, a clinical evaluation can help clarify whether depression treatment is the right next step. You don’t need to be certain before reaching out — that’s what the evaluation is for.
What happens during the first appointment?
Your initial evaluation typically lasts 45 to 90 minutes. Your provider will take the time to understand your full history, current symptoms, goals, and any previous treatment experiences. This is a conversation, not a checklist — the goal is to build a complete picture before recommending any path forward.
Do you see children and adolescents for depression treatment?
Yes. Tenishia Santiago provides depression care across the lifespan, working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Treatment plans are always tailored to the patient’s age, developmental stage, and individual needs.
Can I receive depression treatment through telehealth?
Yes. Telehealth appointments are available statewide across New Jersey. You can choose between in-person care at our Annandale or Montville offices, or virtual visits from anywhere in the state — whichever works best for your schedule and comfort.
Do you accept my insurance?
We work with a wide range of insurance plans including Aetna, Carelon, Cigna/Evernorth, Horizon BCBS, Optum, Oscar, Oxford, Quest, TRICARE, and UnitedHealthcare. Self-pay and sliding-scale options are also available. Coverage varies by plan, so please verify your specific benefits before your appointment.
How often will I need follow-up appointments?
Follow-up visits are typically 20 to 45 minutes and scheduled at a cadence that matches your treatment plan. Your provider will recommend a follow-up schedule based on your progress, whether your plan includes therapy, medication management, or both.
Related Services
Other services that may be part of your care.
Psychiatric Evaluation
Assessment before treatment planning.
Individual Therapy
One-to-one psychotherapy support.
Medication Management
Ongoing medication review and monitoring.
Psychiatric Evaluation
Assessment before treatment planning.
Individual Therapy
One-to-one psychotherapy support.
Medication Management
Ongoing medication review and monitoring.
Ready to talk with someone?
Take the first step with a confidential appointment request. Our team can help you choose in-person care in Annandale or Montville, or a telehealth visit from anywhere in New Jersey.
Safety & Crisis Resources
This service page is not for emergency or crisis care. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. In the U.S., call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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