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Salamatu Khadar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner(PMHNP) I possess advanced skills to help my clients through assessing, screening, diagnosing, and treating them. Furthermore, I am capable of providing therapy, prescribing antipsychotic medications, and offering emergency psychiatric care. I also focus on devising and coordinating individualized care plans.

My approach to therapy

My ideal clients vary across the lifespan in all ages from different backgrounds facing various issues including acute psychiatric disorders, crisis, and substance abuse problems. Clients' goals include developing their coping and decision-making abilities while facilitating and improving their ability to establish and maintain meaningful relationships. Most client’s desire an environment that promotes behavioral change to enable them to regain normal lives and enhance their personal development

What you can expect from me

Over the years, I have had the privilege to support diverse clients struggling with psychological issues, and it has been an enriching experience that has made me develop deep respect and admiration for them. We are all susceptible to mental health challenges, and seeking help is critical to ending the stereotypes and negative perceptions towards mental health.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Walden University
  • License type
    APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Maryland), NP (Nurse Practitioner) (District Of Columbia)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Psychoanalytic, Psychotic Disorders, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Behavior Modification
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Children, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, Twi
  • Location
    7111 Allentown Road suite 102
    Fort Washington, MD 20744