Adara Gemellaro, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Adara Gemellaro is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in psychiatric medication management for law enforcement officers, veterans, military personnel, and first responders. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to those who serve others, with a clinical focus on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, occupational stress, and other trauma-related mental health conditions.

Adara believes that effective psychiatric care begins with listening. She works collaboratively with each patient to develop an individualized treatment plan that combines evidence-based medication management with a thoughtful, patient-centered approach. Recognizing the unique demands of careers in law enforcement, the military, and emergency services, she carefully selects medications that are both clinically effective and compatible with the cognitive, physical, and occupational demands of the job whenever possible. Her goal is to help patients achieve meaningful symptom relief, improve their quality of life, and continue performing at their best both on and off duty.

Before becoming a psychiatric nurse practitioner, Adara spent almost a decade as a registered nurse in critical care and high-acuity procedural settings. Caring for critically ill patients in fast-paced environments strengthened her clinical judgment, advanced assessment skills, and ability to remain calm under pressure. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, she was selected as one of only ten nurses within the Northwell Health system to deploy to multiple intensive care units in Utah, where she cared for critically ill patients during one of the most challenging periods in modern healthcare.

Adara earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Stony Brook University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in trauma, providing her with a strong foundation in both the biological and psychological aspects of mental health treatment.

Her passion for serving first responders is deeply personal. With close family ties to law enforcement and the military, Adara understands the unique stressors, sacrifices, and emotional burdens associated with these professions. This perspective, combined with her clinical experience, allows her to provide care that is both knowledgeable and compassionate while creating an environment where patients feel understood, respected, and supported.

Whether treating the effects of trauma, managing anxiety or depression, or helping patients navigate the demands of high-stress careers, Adara is committed to delivering personalized psychiatric care that promotes resilience, recovery, and long-term wellness.