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Mercy Kamau

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Trauma
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

As a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who graduated from Ohio University. I am passionate, a good listener, and empathetic. I am dedicated to helping you with your mental health using a person-centered approach. I have experience working with clients across lifespan who are struggling with anxiety, trauma/ PTSD mood disorders, and depression.

My approach to therapy

My treatment approach is providing holistic treatment with compassion and evidence based psychiatric treatments to people of all backgrounds. This promotes and improves mental health for individuals to function optimally. I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management which is just a part of the holistic treatment.

What you can expect from me

Every session starts with introduction, where you share your story and what are your treatment goals. I will work together with you to provide the best individualized treatment. My goal is to create an environment that helps you to feel comfortable while sharing your story. We will work together in accomplishing your treatment goals.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Ohio University
  • License type
    APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Minnesota)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Children, Seniors
  • Languages
    English