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Dr. Almaz Assefaw

Psychiatric Mental Health NP(She/her)
15 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Medication management, Family therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

My name is Almaz Assefaw, DNP. I am a board-certified PMHNP and FNP with more than 25 years of clinical experience across both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. My specialties are ADHD evaluation/testing/treatment, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, crisis intervention, OCD, psychosis, PTSD, and substance use.

My approach to therapy

Mental health does not exist in a vacuum; it is deeply connected to your physical health, lifestyle, culture, and personal history. I believe that you are the expert on your own life. That is why my practice is built on collaborative decision-making. We will work side-by-side to design a personalized treatment plan that respects your unique goals and values and your voice is central to every decision we make. As a multilingual provider, I am proud to offer culturally sensitive care in English, Amharic, and Tigrinya.

What you can expect from me

When we work together, you can expect a compassionate, open-minded, and non-judgmental partner. My ultimate goal is that when you finish your appointment, you leave feeling deeply heard and knowing that your concerns have been fully addressed. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, I focus on creating a highly individualized treatment plan designed specifically for your unique goals, values, and lifestyle.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Open Minded, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) at Liberty University, MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Howard University
  • License type
    APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Maryland), NP (Nurse Practitioner) (Virginia, District Of Columbia)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    ADD/ADHD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Behavioral, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Family therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English