Dara Madden is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who joins Jersey Medical Care to support teens, young adults, and their families with compassionate, thoughtful mental health care. She understands that starting this journey can feel overwhelming—especially for parents who just want to know their child will be okay. Dara believes in walking alongside her patients and their families, offering steady care through the ups, downs, and in-between. With years of experience in psychiatric emergency and hospital settings, Dara brings calm, clarity, and clinical skill to every session. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and medication management, always tailoring care to what works best for each individual. At her core, Dara is someone who shows up-- gently, consistently, and with curiosity. Her goal is to help young people and families build resilience, insight, and a sense of possibility.