Photo of Andrew Merande - Baraka Behavioral Health (BBH), LLC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Baraka Behavioral Health (BBH), LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Photo of Andrew Merande - Baraka Behavioral Health (BBH), LLC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC

Baraka Behavioral Health (BBH), LLC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC

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500 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Let's Connect (515) 209-7917
Photo of Andrew Merande - Baraka Behavioral Health (BBH), LLC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
I am board certified psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing psychiatric services includes evaluations, diagnosis, and psychiatric medication management for such conditions as depression, personality disorders, anxiety, bipolar, and attention deficit disorders among others for children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. At BBS, you are guaranteed of a highly skilled and knowledgeable Practitioner, from the confines of your home, virtually, through your smartphone, and or computer. You are at the center, and You matter!
I strive to do all I can to help you lead a better, stronger, and healthier life.
I am a compassionate listener and dedicated to a lifetime of learning and growing. mental health should not define you. Seek help and we are here to exactly do that! Call or email us today at our two locations in Iowa, and Texas to live a better, and more fulfilling life.
Take the first step to help. Call or Baraka Behavioral Health (BBH), LLC now - (515) 209-7917

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Baraka behavioral health

500 Locust Street

Des Moines, IA 50309 map

(515) 209-7917

Baraka behavioral health

Highway 1

Iowa City, IA 52240 map

(206) 649-8071
We specialize in Telehealth and wherever possible, in house.
I specialize in Bipolar Disorder, Depression and Autism 
I accept insurance 
Let's Connect (515) 209-7917
Photo of Andrew Merande - Baraka Behavioral Health (BBH), LLC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Baraka behavioral health

500 Locust Street

Des Moines, IA 50309 map

(515) 209-7917

Baraka behavioral health

Highway 1

Iowa City, IA 52240 map

(206) 649-8071
We specialize in Telehealth and wherever possible, in house.
I specialize in Bipolar Disorder, Depression and Autism 
I accept insurance 

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Wire

Insurance

  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Wellmark BCBS
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For now, we are only taking cash pay patients.
Photo of Andrew Merande - Baraka Behavioral Health (BBH), LLC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Baraka Behavioral Health (BBH), LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
or call with questions - (515) 209-7917
"
For now, we are only taking cash pay patients.
Photo of Andrew Merande - Baraka Behavioral Health (BBH), LLC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Baraka Behavioral Health (BBH), LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
or call with questions - (515) 209-7917

Qualifications

    Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: Andrew Merande

  • Verified by Psychology Today Expired License: Iowa / G161936 Andrew Merande
Photo of Andrew Merande - Baraka Behavioral Health (BBH), LLC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Baraka Behavioral Health (BBH), LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (515) 209-7917
Photo of Andrew Merande - Baraka Behavioral Health (BBH), LLC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Baraka Behavioral Health (BBH), LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (515) 209-7917

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Autism

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Child
  • Dementia
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Medication Management
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Psychosis
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Transgender
Photo of Andrew Merande - Baraka Behavioral Health (BBH), LLC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Baraka Behavioral Health (BBH), LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (515) 209-7917
Photo of Andrew Merande - Baraka Behavioral Health (BBH), LLC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Baraka Behavioral Health (BBH), LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (515) 209-7917

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Communities

Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Swahili

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Communities

Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Swahili

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Biofeedback
  • Christian Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Andrew Merande - Baraka Behavioral Health (BBH), LLC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Baraka Behavioral Health (BBH), LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (515) 209-7917
Photo of Andrew Merande - Baraka Behavioral Health (BBH), LLC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Baraka Behavioral Health (BBH), LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (515) 209-7917

Location

Primary Location

Baraka behavioral health

500 Locust Street

Des Moines, IA 50309

(515) 209-7917

Additional Location

Baraka behavioral health

Highway 1

Iowa City, IA 52240

(206) 649-8071
"
We specialize in Telehealth and wherever possible, in house.
Photo of Andrew Merande - Baraka Behavioral Health (BBH), LLC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Baraka Behavioral Health (BBH), LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (515) 209-7917
"
We specialize in Telehealth and wherever possible, in house.
Photo of Andrew Merande - Baraka Behavioral Health (BBH), LLC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Baraka Behavioral Health (BBH), LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (515) 209-7917