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Dr. Ayanna Williams
Doctor of Nurse in Practice ,Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -Board Certified
Maryland and New Mexico

In-network with

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Stress, Substance Use / Addiction, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

I believe that optimal mental health is achieved through an ongoing, multi-pronged approach. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner I am well trained in the art and science of prescribing medications to improve mental health symptoms. I also encourage adjunctive treatment modalities such as CBT. Empowering patients to care for themselves is part of my goal. I embrace opportunities to help my patients gain greater personal insight, because when you can see yourself, you can change yourself.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Medications won't solve all your problems, they can give you a head start, but YOU still have to run the race. I work best with those who are looking for partnership and are ready to do the work. I integrate psycho-education, talk therapy and vitamin/herbal supplements to craft holistic, individualized treatment plans. While I am the mental health expert, YOU are the expert on YOU. We work together on goals that help you live your best life and transform into the best version of yourself.

What you can expect from our first session

Your initial session is 60 minutes in length. We will use this time for me to get to know you and diagnose your issues. You'll have the opportunity to share your story, be heard and understood. I'll order lab work on your initial visit which allows me to gain a comprehensive understanding of your mental health and medical needs. At the next visit we will select medications that are appropriate for your symptoms and follow up routinely to ensure that medications are both safe and effective.


Ayanna's style is

Solution-oriented
Holistic
Warm

Insurance carriers Ayanna accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
UnitedHealthcare

More about Ayanna

DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) at Brandman University
License type: APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Maryland), APRN-CNP (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner) (New Mexico)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Infants / Toddlers, Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, OCD, Sleep disorder, Anger Management, and PTSD
Modalities: Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Locations

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120 Waterfront Street Suite #420
Oxon Hill, MD 20745