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Dr. Veronica Kwegyir-Afful

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
9 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression
  • Medication management, Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Dr. Veronica Kwegyir-Afful, a board-certified family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, brings over two decades of expertise in family medicine, military/veteran health, and psychiatric medication management. Known for her empathy and understanding, Veronica excels in crafting personalized treatment plans for patients grappling with chronic medical and psychiatric conditions.

My approach to therapy

My approach to providing care integrates collaboration, empowerment, and medication management. I prioritize building trusting relationships, tailoring interventions to individual needs, and drawing from evidence-based practices. Specializing in most facets of mental health techniques, I guide clients toward sustainable healing, incorporating medication management as needed for comprehensive treatment.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect a supportive and empowering environment where their voice is heard. Together, we set personalized goals for improved mental well-being, focusing on symptom management, coping strategies, and enhancing overall quality of life. My aim is for clients to leave each session feeling validated, equipped with practical tools, and inspired to navigate their mental health journey with confidence and resilience.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    Other at Liberty University, DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) at University of New Hampshire
  • License type
    NP (Nurse Practitioner) (District Of Columbia, Virginia), APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Delaware, Maryland)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, 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
    Substance use / addiction, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychotic Disorders, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Positive Psychology, Psychoanalytic, Structural Family, Trauma Focused CBT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Experiential, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Gestalt, Neuropsychological Testing, Multi-Systemic (MST), Biofeedback, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Psychological Testing and Evaluation, Humanistic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavior Modification
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    8825 Stanford Boulevard 390
    Columbia, MD 21045