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Mercy Abunaw

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Depression
  • Medication management, Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Greetings!

I am Mercy, dual board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and Family nurse practitioner.

I am dedicated to helping patients across the lifespan navigate and address their mental health problems. I will do the same for you.

Seeking mental health care can be very overwhelming and scary, and making the right choice of provider is crucial. As your provider, I will establish a comfortable, and safe space for you to explore, heal, and grow.

Kind regards.

My approach to therapy

I utilize a wholistic approach and integrate both medication and talk/support therapy.

During our sessions together, I will treat you with respect, compassion and understanding, exploring every evidence-based medication or technique possible to help you overcome the challenges that have been holding you back.

I will assess, diagnose, prescribe medication or provide support therapy for you as needed. No matter what you are dealing with, I will initiate treatment on day one.

What you can expect from me

There is a solution for every mental health disorder, we just need to explore what works for you.

With consistency, determination and positivity, you can manage your mental health and live a great life.

Together, we will develop a plan of care specific to your needs, establish realistic goals and a possible timeframe within which to achieve them. If you do the work, comply with my recommendations, you will achieve positive outcomes.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Solution Oriented, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) at Northern Kentucky University, DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) at Northern Kentucky University
  • License type
    FPA APRN (Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Diabetes, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Relational, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, French