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Mental Armor for Life’s Hard Roads
Virtual mental health care across New York and New Jersey, grounded in compassion, guided by expertise.
Whether you’re facing anxiety, burnout, depression, or just feeling off - MAPS offers expert, compassionate mental health support from wherever you are. No judgment. Just real help, personalized for you.
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You deserve to feel better. We’re here to help you get there.
Reaching out for mental health support is not a sign of weakness, it’s a powerful step toward clarity, resilience, and growth. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or just trying to make sense of life’s overwhelm, our goal is simple: to help you feel like yourself again.
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Led by board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner Latiema Merilus, MAPS of NY & NJ provides a blend of therapy and medication management that’s tailored, compassionate, and rooted in real-world experience.
We can help with:
Anxiety and panic
disorders
Depression and mood challenges
Addiction and
substance use
Stress, burnout, and life transitions
Trauma and
PTSD
OCD and intrusive
thoughts
Insurance Accepted
& More
Our Services
Psychiatric Evaluation
Get clarity and a plan
Start with a comprehensive evaluation to understand what’s going on - and what to do next. We listen, we assess, and we partner with you to create a care plan you can feel confident in.
Medication Management
Support that adjusts with you.
Medication isn’t one-size-fits-all. We’ll help you find the right options, make thoughtful adjustments, and combine meds with therapy (if needed) for safe, effective results.
Psychotherapy
Talk it through. Heal from within.
Sometimes you just need someone who truly listens - and knows how to help you move forward. Our therapy sessions are focused on insight, skills, and emotional relief.
Meet Latiema Merilus, PMHNP-BC
Hi, I’m Latiema, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
I founded MAPS because I know how overwhelming life can feel when your mental health is suffering - and how powerful it is to have someone in your corner.
Before I became a nurse, I spent years in finance and earned a master’s degree in Urban Policy. It was during that time that I saw just how little support existed for people struggling with mental health. I didn’t want to stay on the sidelines. So I went back to school, earned my degrees in nursing and psychiatry, and dedicated my life to helping others heal.
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I care deeply about creating a space where you feel safe, respected, and heard. Whether you’re managing anxiety, recovering from trauma, or navigating life changes, I’ll work with you to create a plan that fits your life - not the other way around.
My Process
Simple. Supportive. Straightforward.
1. Book Your First Appointment
Choose a time that works for you through my secure online scheduler.
2. Complete Your Intake Forms
I’ll send you a short set of forms to understand your history and goals.
3. Meet for Your Evaluation
We’ll talk through what’s going on, explore your options, and create a personalized plan.
4. Begin Ongoing Care
Whether through therapy, medication, or both - we’ll move forward together at your pace.