Meet Our Team

Compassionate Experts Dedicated to Your Mental Well-Being

David Cordero

APRN, PMHNP-BC, CRNA
Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry

David Cordero is a highly trained individual in both health and science. In 1999, he obtained a BS in Microbiology with a pre-medical background. In 2003, he entered the healthcare field and became a Registered Nurse. By 2009, he attended Barry University and became a Nurse Anesthesiologist.

Now, with over 16 years of experience in healthcare, he has focused on mental health. His goal is to provide both a medical and holistic care approach for his patients. His approach is evidence-based and supported by scientific research.

He has worked for many years in a children’s setting while in practice. He believes that in today’s ever-changing and fast-paced lifestyle, we need to promote and protect our mental health. Mental health is essential for living a fulfilling life.

David will help guide your individual path and support you in achieving all your needs and goals as a whole individual.

Thelma C. Monterroso

APRN, PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry

Thelma Monterroso is a highly qualified nurse practitioner with over 16 years of diverse healthcare experience, encompassing office, hospital, telehealth, and home-based care settings. She holds a Master of Science degree from Florida International University and is board-certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Currently, she is licensed to practice in both Florida and New York. Additionally, she has earned certifications as a psychiatric nurse practitioner from the University of Miami. Thelma is recognized for her thoughtful, transparent, and direct approach in her practice.

Passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to adolescents and adults, Thelma possesses strong clinical skills and an innate ability to build rapport with patients and their families.
Thelma strictly follows evidence-based guidelines while incorporating her clinical experience, personal insights, and intuitive judgment into her practice. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), she embraces a multifaceted role that includes educator, mental health advocate, therapist, and scientist.

Karina E.Alas

APRN, PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry

Karina E.Alas is a compassionate, and outstanding Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 16 years of experience who is dedicated to enhancing the mental well-being of her patients. She earned her advanced degree from University of Miami in 2024, where she specialized in Psychiatric-mental health. Having obtained her Master degree in Nursing from Florida International University in 2012 and undergraduate degree from Barry University in 2009.

Karina has extensive foundation in both clinical practice and patient-centered care as well as inpatient and outpatient setting.

Karina diagnoses and treats a range of psychiatric disorders , tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of each individual.Her commitment to holistic, evidence-based care empowers patients on their mental health journey, promoting recovery and overall wellness.

Karina is passionate about promoting mental health awareness and creating supportive environment for individuals to thrive, her approach integrates empathy, mindfulness and active listening to foster connections that encouraged personal growth and well being by breaking the stigma around mental health by normalizing open conversations and offering resources that empower individuals to take charge of their mental well-being.

Personalized Mental Health Care for Adults & Children

At AMC Psychiatric Services, we specialize in diagnosing and treating a variety of mental health conditions with a compassionate, evidence-based approach. Our goal is to provide tailored care that supports emotional well-being and long-term recovery.