Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Rockville, MD

Collaboration and shared decision-making are essential.

I work alongside clients to explore their goals, provide education, and develop treatment plans that align with their values and preferences. Pay close attention not just to what clients say, but how they say it—affect, behavior, and underlying themes.

Mrs Zainab Pierre, [MSN, PMHNP] is a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Professional with extensive experience in diagnosing, treating, and managing a broad range of mental and behavioral health conditions across diverse populations. With a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and a passion for holistic care, she specializes in providing compassionate, patient-centered treatment for individuals coping with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance use, and trauma-related conditions.

Mrs Zainab is skilled in psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, crisis intervention, and care coordination, and works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for clients. Committed to advancing mental health equity, she also advocates for community-based solutions, mental health education, and stigma reduction.

She currently practices with United healthcare Washington DC and TRIPLEZEES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LLC and holds a BSN and MSN, bringing a blend of clinical expertise, cultural sensitivity, and genuine empathy to every therapeutic encounter.

I'm compassionate therapist with a focus on maternal mental health, relationships and life transitions, committed to supporting women as they navigate the complexities of both significant life changes and everyday stressors. My approach is empathetic, culturally sensitive, and grounded in a deep respect for each individual’s lived experiences. With over 6 years of experience, I help women build resilience, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and cultivate a sense of balance. Whether you’re holding it all together or learning to let go, you deserve a space to be seen, heard, and supported. This isn’t just therapy. This is a village.

I am a Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am a licensed nurse practitioner with advanced education and specialized training in psychiatric and mental health care.

I assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions across the lifespan. Treatment such as , medication management.

If medication is part of your treatment, I will explain the purpose, benefits, possible side effects, and alternatives, and monitor your response carefully.

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I received my Master's in Mental Health Counseling in 2016, worked for a substance abuse IOP until 2021 and have since been in private practice. I specialize in substance abuse but also work with many seeking help for anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, etc.