

Transform your mental health with Ivy League Psychiatrist
Dr. Michael Roman, MD and the Transform Physician Associate Team
Currently Accepting New Patients
Serving Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Colorado, and Florida
The Transform with Roman Concierge Approach-geared to your
mental health experiences
- Flexible schedule, including evening appointment availability
- Expedited virtual/online appointment scheduling
- Direct communication with Dr. Roman via phone, text, email, HIPAA-compliant Zoom
- No recurring subscription or membership fees. Fees are assigned per visit.
- Same day medication prescribing to in person and home delivery pharmacies

Meet Our Physician Associate Team
Get to know our dedicated Physician Associate Team Members who work closely with Dr. Roman to provide exceptional psychiatric care. and medication management

Michael Christensen, PA-C, CAQ- Psychiatiry
Mike is a Certified Physician Associate (PA-C) and psychiatry specialty certified (CAQ-Psych) born and raised in Utah. He received his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Brigham Young University, and completed his Physician Assistant medical training with the University of St. Francis. Having practiced 5 years in primary care before joining Transform with Roman, he approaches treatment with a holistic view, treating the whole person not just the condition. He has further training in psychiatric care and is experienced in treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, and addiction. He loves working closely as part of a team to help tailor the best treatment for each individual person. When not working, Mike loves spending his free time with his awesome wife and 4 children.

Marie Simon, PA-C
Marie Simon is a board-certified Physician Associate with 14 years of experience caring for patients from their teenage years through older adulthood. Before joining Transform with Roman, she spent six years working with patients in a psychiatric emergency program and inpatient psychiatry setting. Her background in primary care and wellness also shapes her thoughtful, whole-person approach.
Marie has a particular interest in ADHD and insomnia and also treats anxiety and depression. She takes time to listen, understand each patient’s concerns, and work with them on a medication plan that fits their needs and goals. Outside of work, Marie enjoys spending time with loved ones, hiking, being outdoors, and caring for her two dogs.

Priya Patel, PA-C
Priya Patel, PA-C is a board-certified Physician Associate specializing in psychiatric care for adolescents and adults. She provides thoughtful, individualized medication management for mood and bipolar disorders, anxiety and panic disorders, ADHD, PTSD, and personality disorders.
She has extensive experience prescribing antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, stimulants, benzodiazepines, and sleep medications when clinically appropriate, with an emphasis on safety and long-term stability.
Patients describe Priya as calm, attentive, and easy to talk to. She values a collaborative, unhurried approach and strives to create a space where patients feel genuinely heard and supported.

Natalia Ramirez, PA-C
Natalia is a board-certified Physician Associate with over four years of experience in outpatient psychiatric care. A South Florida native, she completed her Physician Associate training at Florida State University. She speaks Spanish and has cared for patients from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.
Natalia takes a compassionate, collaborative approach to care. She listens closely to each patient and considers how physical health, stress, relationships, sleep, and daily routines may affect mental health. When medication is appropriate, she discusses the options with patients and makes gradual adjustments based on their response. Her goal is to build a trusting partnership and help each person feel and function at their best.
Outside of work, Natalia enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, exploring new places, and staying active.

