CareFirst Psychiatrists in Hyattsville, MD
Hi! My name is Dorcas Yahaya. I am a highly skilled Nurse Practitioner with dual certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Welcome to my practice Adore Healthcare & Behavioral Services. With a robust educational background and almost two decades of extensive clinical experience, I deliver comprehensive care across the lifespan, integrating physical health management with mental health expertise.
Hi! My name is Dorcas Yahaya. I am a highly skilled Nurse Practitioner with dual certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Welcome to my practice Adore Healthcare & Behavioral Services. With a robust educational background and almost two decades of extensive clinical experience, I deliver comprehensive care across the lifespan, integrating physical health management with mental health expertise.
I provide mental health services to patients, families, and populations. My roles vary, but I focus on patient-centered care. I am compassionate and emotionally intelligent, and I approach my patients with empathy, considering their overall wellbeing, emotional state, and environment.
I provide mental health services to patients, families, and populations. My roles vary, but I focus on patient-centered care. I am compassionate and emotionally intelligent, and I approach my patients with empathy, considering their overall wellbeing, emotional state, and environment.
Dr. Chinelo Anadu, PhD, PMHNP-BC, is a Captain in the US Army, serving those who keep us safe. I am the owner of Messiah Health Center LLC. I received a BSN from Washington Adventist University, MSN from Virginia Commonwealth University, and PhD in Nursing Education from Liberty University, Virginia. I have over 20 years of progressive Clinical experience, caring for individuals with diverse Psychiatric, Mental, and Behavioral Health needs. I am actively making a tremendous difference in my clients' lives. I understand the impacts of Mental health challenges. My clients' safety and treatment adherence are my top priorities.
Dr. Chinelo Anadu, PhD, PMHNP-BC, is a Captain in the US Army, serving those who keep us safe. I am the owner of Messiah Health Center LLC. I received a BSN from Washington Adventist University, MSN from Virginia Commonwealth University, and PhD in Nursing Education from Liberty University, Virginia. I have over 20 years of progressive Clinical experience, caring for individuals with diverse Psychiatric, Mental, and Behavioral Health needs. I am actively making a tremendous difference in my clients' lives. I understand the impacts of Mental health challenges. My clients' safety and treatment adherence are my top priorities.
Fola Aloba is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with several years of experience working in different healthcare settings that include hospitals, assisted living facilities, Nursing homes, and hospice care. She understands the debilitating and the negative impacts of mental illnesses when left untreated. She is very passionate about her patients and shows a high level of empathy in rendering care and treatment to them. Fola works tirelessly in promoting treatment adherence in her patient through counseling and education. She is known to treat everyone that comes in contact with her with respect and dignity that they deserve.
Fola Aloba is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with several years of experience working in different healthcare settings that include hospitals, assisted living facilities, Nursing homes, and hospice care. She understands the debilitating and the negative impacts of mental illnesses when left untreated. She is very passionate about her patients and shows a high level of empathy in rendering care and treatment to them. Fola works tirelessly in promoting treatment adherence in her patient through counseling and education. She is known to treat everyone that comes in contact with her with respect and dignity that they deserve.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each individual’s unique experiences, goals, and challenges. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, stress-related concerns, grief, and relationship challenges for adolescents, adults, and seniors. I take time to understand the whole person—not just symptoms, but also the life circumstances, relationships, stressors, and strengths that shape emotional well-being.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each individual’s unique experiences, goals, and challenges. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, stress-related concerns, grief, and relationship challenges for adolescents, adults, and seniors. I take time to understand the whole person—not just symptoms, but also the life circumstances, relationships, stressors, and strengths that shape emotional well-being.
As a bilingual mental health professional fluent in both English and Yoruba, I understand the unique challenges that come with balancing cultural and emotional needs. Imagine a life where stress, anxiety, or burnout don’t control you. You may be feeling overwhelmed by personal or relationship challenges and unsure how to move forward. You want to regain balance, feel understood, and rebuild emotional resilience. Together, we can work to achieve these goals, helping you find clarity, peace, and emotional strength.
As a bilingual mental health professional fluent in both English and Yoruba, I understand the unique challenges that come with balancing cultural and emotional needs. Imagine a life where stress, anxiety, or burnout don’t control you. You may be feeling overwhelmed by personal or relationship challenges and unsure how to move forward. You want to regain balance, feel understood, and rebuild emotional resilience. Together, we can work to achieve these goals, helping you find clarity, peace, and emotional strength.
Growing up in Nigeria, I was acutely aware of the pervasive stigma surrounding mental health, which often led individuals to suffer in silence or avoid seeking the care they needed. This realization sparked my passion for mental health, and I decided to dedicate my career to breaking down these barriers, providing compassionate care, and advocating for those whose voices were often overlooked. In my practice, I prioritize building trust with patients, understanding their individual needs, and involving their families in the care process to foster a more holistic approach to mental health.
Growing up in Nigeria, I was acutely aware of the pervasive stigma surrounding mental health, which often led individuals to suffer in silence or avoid seeking the care they needed. This realization sparked my passion for mental health, and I decided to dedicate my career to breaking down these barriers, providing compassionate care, and advocating for those whose voices were often overlooked. In my practice, I prioritize building trust with patients, understanding their individual needs, and involving their families in the care process to foster a more holistic approach to mental health.
We are your neighborhood mental health care clinic in Hyattsville, Maryland, providing evidence-based mental health services with dignity in a compassionate environment.
We are your neighborhood mental health care clinic in Hyattsville, Maryland, providing evidence-based mental health services with dignity in a compassionate environment.
Dr. Pamela Oriaifo is a Family Nurse Practitioner board certified (FNP-BC) and a Mental health Nurse Practitioner Board Certified (PMHNP-BC). Dr. Oriaifo holds a Doctorate Degree from Liberty University with a specialty in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (across the life span). Dr. Oriaifo’s devotion to mental health care derives from an earlier patient encounter, about which she had a publication in the Liberty University website on Mental Health. The publication describes the motive force that strengthened my drive to provide help and support to all persons with mental health issues.
Dr. Pamela Oriaifo is a Family Nurse Practitioner board certified (FNP-BC) and a Mental health Nurse Practitioner Board Certified (PMHNP-BC). Dr. Oriaifo holds a Doctorate Degree from Liberty University with a specialty in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (across the life span). Dr. Oriaifo’s devotion to mental health care derives from an earlier patient encounter, about which she had a publication in the Liberty University website on Mental Health. The publication describes the motive force that strengthened my drive to provide help and support to all persons with mental health issues.
I love working with clients who allow me to help them by adhering to treatment plans and notifying me of their challenges or the need to do things differently to achieve our treatment goals.
I love working with clients who allow me to help them by adhering to treatment plans and notifying me of their challenges or the need to do things differently to achieve our treatment goals.
Ashley employs patient centered evidence-based practice and utilizes a holistic approach to care. Her practice focuses on medication management interventions with the individual specific treatment goals to help treat and reduce mental health related issues. She believes empathy and understanding are the most fundamental components of the Provider-patient relationship.
Ashley employs patient centered evidence-based practice and utilizes a holistic approach to care. Her practice focuses on medication management interventions with the individual specific treatment goals to help treat and reduce mental health related issues. She believes empathy and understanding are the most fundamental components of the Provider-patient relationship.
Hi, I'm a Proficient and reputable Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with over 13 years combined experience of caring for individuals with mental health disorders in various settings. Treatment is provided in a caring environment where you can identify and explore those challenges that may interfere with a rewarding life, career, or fulfilling relationship. I welcome adolescents, adults and geriatric patients for consultation, evaluation and medication management.
Hi, I'm a Proficient and reputable Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with over 13 years combined experience of caring for individuals with mental health disorders in various settings. Treatment is provided in a caring environment where you can identify and explore those challenges that may interfere with a rewarding life, career, or fulfilling relationship. I welcome adolescents, adults and geriatric patients for consultation, evaluation and medication management.
Dr. Dorothy Akakem is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) licensed in the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia with several years of experience working with individuals with mental health disease. I have strong clinical skills in Patient Assessment, Diagnoses, Medication Management, and Disease Prevention. I offer individualized treatment plans according to patient's needs. I treat my patients/clients with respect, dignity, and compassion while offering a stigma-free environment for patients to receive care, heal, and grow.
Dr. Dorothy Akakem is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) licensed in the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia with several years of experience working with individuals with mental health disease. I have strong clinical skills in Patient Assessment, Diagnoses, Medication Management, and Disease Prevention. I offer individualized treatment plans according to patient's needs. I treat my patients/clients with respect, dignity, and compassion while offering a stigma-free environment for patients to receive care, heal, and grow.
I completed my undergraduate studies at William Carey University in Mississippi where I obtained my bachelor’s degree in nursing in 2013. I have since graduated from the University of South Alabama in 2021 with my master’s degree in nursing with a specialty concentration in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am board certified to evaluate and treat mental health disorders for patients across the lifespan. I have a special interest in Depression, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Substance Abuse Disorder.
I completed my undergraduate studies at William Carey University in Mississippi where I obtained my bachelor’s degree in nursing in 2013. I have since graduated from the University of South Alabama in 2021 with my master’s degree in nursing with a specialty concentration in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am board certified to evaluate and treat mental health disorders for patients across the lifespan. I have a special interest in Depression, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Substance Abuse Disorder.
Fara Medical Services LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, FNP-C
1 Endorsed
Hyattsville, MD 20785
Greetings! My name is Dr. Faramade (Fara) Eruanga DNP, a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and a board-certified nurse practitioner with over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry. I am dedicated to providing compassionate mental health care. With a deep understanding of the human mind and a passion for helping others, I strive to empower individuals on their journey toward mental well-being. I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from a reputable institution where I developed a strong foundation in holistic patient care.I have worked in various clinical settings, gaining invaluable insights.
Greetings! My name is Dr. Faramade (Fara) Eruanga DNP, a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and a board-certified nurse practitioner with over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry. I am dedicated to providing compassionate mental health care. With a deep understanding of the human mind and a passion for helping others, I strive to empower individuals on their journey toward mental well-being. I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from a reputable institution where I developed a strong foundation in holistic patient care.I have worked in various clinical settings, gaining invaluable insights.
Regina Afriyie - Clarksburg behavioral health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, CRNP, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Hyattsville, MD 20782
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally drained, or stuck in cycles that feel hard to break? You’re not alone—life can be heavy, and asking for help is a powerful first step.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally drained, or stuck in cycles that feel hard to break? You’re not alone—life can be heavy, and asking for help is a powerful first step.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or life transitions, you deserve compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your unique needs. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where we work together to identify the best treatment approach—whether that includes therapy, medication management, or holistic strategies.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or life transitions, you deserve compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your unique needs. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where we work together to identify the best treatment approach—whether that includes therapy, medication management, or holistic strategies.
Karen Garcia is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who provides compassionate, client-centered care to individuals navigating a wide range of mental health concerns. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she’s passionate about creating a safe, inclusive space for clients of diverse cultural backgrounds to feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Karen Garcia is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who provides compassionate, client-centered care to individuals navigating a wide range of mental health concerns. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she’s passionate about creating a safe, inclusive space for clients of diverse cultural backgrounds to feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Hables Espanol? Mimi Jiménez is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who uses various treatments, including psychiatric evaluations, psychosocial interventions, and medication management. Her specialty is dedicated to diagnosing, preventing, and treating mental disorders. We are accepting new patients.
Hables Espanol? Mimi Jiménez is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who uses various treatments, including psychiatric evaluations, psychosocial interventions, and medication management. Her specialty is dedicated to diagnosing, preventing, and treating mental disorders. We are accepting new patients.
If you're a teen, young adult, or adult feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or unsure of your next steps, you don't have to face it alone. I provide a warm, supportive space where you can openly explore challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, low self-esteem, relationship or family conflict, and life transitions. Together, we'll build practical coping skills, increase confidence, improve emotional well-being, and help you create meaningful, lasting change so you can move forward with greater clarity and resilience.
If you're a teen, young adult, or adult feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or unsure of your next steps, you don't have to face it alone. I provide a warm, supportive space where you can openly explore challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, low self-esteem, relationship or family conflict, and life transitions. Together, we'll build practical coping skills, increase confidence, improve emotional well-being, and help you create meaningful, lasting change so you can move forward with greater clarity and resilience.
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