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Hello! I'm Melkamzer A. Chari, a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner based in Columbia, Maryland. I bring over a decade of experience in mental health care to my practice. My passion lies in helping patients overcome their mental health challenges through compassionate care and evidence-based treatments.

I currently serve as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Allen-Ayuk Behavioral Health. I have also worked with esteemed organizations like the University of Maryland Medical System, Johns Hopkins Medicine, MedStar Health, and Sheppard Pratt. These experiences have enriched my understanding and expertise in providing the best care possible for my patients.

I hold a Master of Science (MS) in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from Walden University. Additionally, I earned a Bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing from Washington Adventist University.

I am fluent in both English and Amharic, enabling me to connect with a diverse range of patients. My goal is to support and guide you on your journey to better mental health through personalized and effective care. Let's work together towards a brighter, healthier future.

Specialties & Conditions
• Mental Health
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Bipolar disorders
• PTSD
• ADHD
• Sleep Disorder
• OCD
• Anger Management
• Stress
• Trauma
• Cultural & Ethnic Issues

Insurance
• Aetna
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Massachusetts
• Cigna

Treatment philosophy
I believe that each individual is unique and deserves to be treated as such. My goal is to support you in taking the time to truly understand yourself, your strengths and challenges so that you can make informed decisions about the direction of your life. I’m not interested in throwing a bunch of pills at you and calling it a day, but I want to help you understand what’s going on with your body and mind so that we can come up with some strategies that work for you. I want to help my patients find a way of being in a world based on self-compassion and kindness.

Treatment approach
• Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy(CBT)
• Coaching
• Mindfulness-Based(MBCT)
• Person-Focused
• Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
• Strength-Based
• Motivational Interviewing
• Art Therapy
• Humanistic
• Play
• Interpersonal

Patient type
Children, Adolescents, Adults

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