Dr. Deng (Shining Path Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, MSN-Ed (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
8 Endorsed
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Are you feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or simply stuck? You don’t have to navigate it alone. I work with individuals that may be struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, ADHD, or life transitions that have shaken their sense of stability. Some are parents seeking compassionate, thorough support for their child or teen, while others are adults who feel disconnected from themselves and want to regain control of their life. What they all have in common is a desire for clarity, emotional balance, and a safe space where they can be understood without judgment. They want to feel better—not just function,
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (DNP, PMHNP-BC), I offer comprehensive, individualized mental health care with a warm and holistic touch. Through medication management, lifestyle interventions, psychoeducation, and supportive therapeutic guidance, I collaborate closely with each client to develop a patient-centered plan.
I understand how difficult it can be to take the first step toward getting help, especially when life feels heavy or uncertain. You deserve a space where you can breathe, feel safe, and move at your own pace. My commitment is to walk with you through this process—never rushing, never judging, always listening. Healing doesn’t have to be done alone.
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Finances
Fees
- Initial Session Fee $150
- Standard Visit $120
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Dr. Deng (Shining Path Wellness Clinic)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, MSN-Ed
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 450-5829
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Maryland / R229417 Afusat Kayla Omowunmi Deng
- Maryville University, DNP, PMHNP-BC
- Degree/Diploma from Stevenson University MSN-ED
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: Afusat Kayla Omowunmi Deng
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr. Deng (Shining Path Wellness Clinic)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, MSN-Ed
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 450-5829
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Dr. Deng (Shining Path Wellness Clinic)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, MSN-Ed
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 450-5829
8 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Religion
Christian
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Trauma Focused
Dr. Deng (Shining Path Wellness Clinic)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, MSN-Ed
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 450-5829
Location
Nearby Areas
Dr. Deng (Shining Path Wellness Clinic)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, MSN-Ed
Call for a free consultation now - (301) 450-5829