MEET OUR TEAM
Joel H. King, MD
Dr. King is a Board Certified Psychiatrist and Director of Harris Psychiatric Services. Dr. King received his psychiatric training at Harvard Medical School where he was both a Chief Resident and Clinical Fellow. His interest in medicine and psychiatry has led to the establishment of Harris Psychiatric Services. Years of practicing General Psychiatry in Smithtown, New York fostered his interest and concern about the mental health needs of those who suffer from chronic pain. An awareness of inherent difficulties that this patient faces when dealing with Workers' Compensation convinced him of the need for a program that specializes in the treatment of this population. He has served as the chairman of a department of psychiatry, president of a general hospital medical staff and provides clinical supervision for psychiatric residents as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at S.U.N.Y. Stony Brook Medicine.
Dr. King has had many years of experience in the treatment of anxiety, depression, PTSD and addictive disorders. He has been chosen by the FDNY to provide psychiatric treatment for their patients who live on Long Island and in the Metropolitan area.
Dr. King is a Board Certified Psychiatrist and Director of Harris Psychiatric Services. Dr. King received his psychiatric training at Harvard Medical School where he was both a Chief Resident and Clinical Fellow. His interest in medicine and psychiatry has led to the establishment of Harris Psychiatric Services. Years of practicing General Psychiatry in Smithtown, New York fostered his interest and concern about the mental health needs of those who suffer from chronic pain. An awareness of inherent difficulties that this patient faces when dealing with Workers' Compensation convinced him of the need for a program that specializes in the treatment of this population. He has served as the chairman of a department of psychiatry, president of a general hospital medical staff and provides clinical supervision for psychiatric residents as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at S.U.N.Y. Stony Brook Medicine.
Dr. King has had many years of experience in the treatment of anxiety, depression, PTSD and addictive disorders. He has been chosen by the FDNY to provide psychiatric treatment for their patients who live on Long Island and in the Metropolitan area.
Christopher A. Burke, MD
Dr. Burke did his residency at University Hospital of Stony Brook, where he graduated in 2002. He was chief resident and received the William Turner Award for best graduating resident from a psychiatry program. He went on to do his fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Consultation Psychiatry a Harvard Medical School affiliate finishing this in 2003. Chris then went on to be the Chief of Consultation Psychiatry at University Hospital at Stony Brook for the next five years. During this time, he was awarded the teacher of the year by the department of psychiatry in 2006.
In 2008 Dr. Burke took over the consultation psychiatry service at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, and became the CL fellowship director in 2015. While at Long Island Jewish Medical Center he won numerous teaching awards including Outstanding teacher of the year for Northshore / LIJ Health system in 2009; Outstanding Teacher of the year Awarded by the CL fellows Northshore/ LIJ health system of 2011; and Outstanding Teacher of the year awarded by the Department of psychiatry residency program Northshore / LIJ health system in 2015. In 2015 he pioneered a cohorted medical /psychiatry 25 bed unit in the general hospital which would go on to win the Presidents Award for Innovation for the Northwell Health care system in 2016. In 2018 Dr. Burke took over as the clinical director of the consultation psychiatry services for Forrest Hills, Valley Stream and New Hyde Park (LIJ) hospitals. In 2019 Dr. Burke has now joined the office of Harris Psychiatric Services in Smithtown, where he continues to pursue his interests in medically complicated psychiatry patients.
Dr. Burke did his residency at University Hospital of Stony Brook, where he graduated in 2002. He was chief resident and received the William Turner Award for best graduating resident from a psychiatry program. He went on to do his fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Consultation Psychiatry a Harvard Medical School affiliate finishing this in 2003. Chris then went on to be the Chief of Consultation Psychiatry at University Hospital at Stony Brook for the next five years. During this time, he was awarded the teacher of the year by the department of psychiatry in 2006.
In 2008 Dr. Burke took over the consultation psychiatry service at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, and became the CL fellowship director in 2015. While at Long Island Jewish Medical Center he won numerous teaching awards including Outstanding teacher of the year for Northshore / LIJ Health system in 2009; Outstanding Teacher of the year Awarded by the CL fellows Northshore/ LIJ health system of 2011; and Outstanding Teacher of the year awarded by the Department of psychiatry residency program Northshore / LIJ health system in 2015. In 2015 he pioneered a cohorted medical /psychiatry 25 bed unit in the general hospital which would go on to win the Presidents Award for Innovation for the Northwell Health care system in 2016. In 2018 Dr. Burke took over as the clinical director of the consultation psychiatry services for Forrest Hills, Valley Stream and New Hyde Park (LIJ) hospitals. In 2019 Dr. Burke has now joined the office of Harris Psychiatric Services in Smithtown, where he continues to pursue his interests in medically complicated psychiatry patients.
Ashley Curtis, MSN, RN, PMHNP
Ashley Curtis is a Board Certified Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Director of Harris Psychiatric Services . Ashley is experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults and older adults with psychiatric illness. Ashley has also treated psychiatric patients with acute medical concerns as a psychiatric clinical liaison to several well-known hospitals in Southern New Jersey. She completed her psychiatric training at the University of Pennsylvania and has been employed at an internationally acclaimed New York City Hospital. Ashley is excited to help improve the quality of life for individuals of all ages at Harris Psychiatric Services.
Ashley Curtis is a Board Certified Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Director of Harris Psychiatric Services . Ashley is experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults and older adults with psychiatric illness. Ashley has also treated psychiatric patients with acute medical concerns as a psychiatric clinical liaison to several well-known hospitals in Southern New Jersey. She completed her psychiatric training at the University of Pennsylvania and has been employed at an internationally acclaimed New York City Hospital. Ashley is excited to help improve the quality of life for individuals of all ages at Harris Psychiatric Services.
Barbara King, LCSW
Barbara King, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is a psychotherapist who has been in private practice for many years. She has worked extensively with patients who have experienced both emotional and physical trauma in their lives. In the past few years, she has become involved in working with patients who are dealing with chronic pain that has been sustained as the result of an accident and the resulting depression and anxiety that frequently accompanies this. In the aftermath of the 9/11 tragedies, Mrs. King has worked with first responders and has helped them to mourn their losses and find a new, positive meaning in their lives. Mrs. King is both an advocate and a therapist who practices in Smithtown, Long Island and New York City.
Barbara King, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is a psychotherapist who has been in private practice for many years. She has worked extensively with patients who have experienced both emotional and physical trauma in their lives. In the past few years, she has become involved in working with patients who are dealing with chronic pain that has been sustained as the result of an accident and the resulting depression and anxiety that frequently accompanies this. In the aftermath of the 9/11 tragedies, Mrs. King has worked with first responders and has helped them to mourn their losses and find a new, positive meaning in their lives. Mrs. King is both an advocate and a therapist who practices in Smithtown, Long Island and New York City.
Janine DeSimone, MSN, RN, PMHNP
Janine DeSimone is a Board Certified Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Janine has experience working with children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients with psychiatric illness. Janine completed her undergraduate education at Adelphi University and completed her psychiatric training at Molloy College. Janine is committed to using the highest standards of care and practice protocols, along with emerging research to to provide the best possible care to her patients. Janine believes in building therapeutic relationships with her patients and looks forward to assisting her patients in their journey towards healing and wellness.
Janine DeSimone is a Board Certified Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Janine has experience working with children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients with psychiatric illness. Janine completed her undergraduate education at Adelphi University and completed her psychiatric training at Molloy College. Janine is committed to using the highest standards of care and practice protocols, along with emerging research to to provide the best possible care to her patients. Janine believes in building therapeutic relationships with her patients and looks forward to assisting her patients in their journey towards healing and wellness.
Lauren Tita, PMHNP
Lauren Tita is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Lauren is experienced in working with clients struggling with mental illness across the lifespan. She completed her Psychiatric training with a subspecialty concentration in treating substance use disorders at New York University. Prior to joining our practice, Lauren spent six years working in neurosurgical intensive care, emergency medicine, and the psychiatric emergency department in one of New York City’s most prestigious hospitals. She is committed to providing her clients with the highest quality of care using the most up to date evidence based practice.
Lauren Tita is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Lauren is experienced in working with clients struggling with mental illness across the lifespan. She completed her Psychiatric training with a subspecialty concentration in treating substance use disorders at New York University. Prior to joining our practice, Lauren spent six years working in neurosurgical intensive care, emergency medicine, and the psychiatric emergency department in one of New York City’s most prestigious hospitals. She is committed to providing her clients with the highest quality of care using the most up to date evidence based practice.
Jada Hudson, DNP, PMHNP
Dr. Jada Hudson is a Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Jada has experience working with those struggling with psychiatric illness across the lifespan. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing and her Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees at Columbia University. Prior to joining Harris Psychiatric Services, Jada spent time working in inpatient detox primarily serving NYC’s homeless population. Jada has a special interest in working with and advocating for underserved populations. She values the therapeutic alliances formed with her patients and strives to provide care that considers the whole person.