I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), a Family Nurse Practitioner ( FNP), and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), with a vast experience in psychiatric nursing. I have served in many roles i.e., Assistant Director of Nursing, Nurse Consultant, as well as a Medical Director in an outpatient mental health clinic. My specialty is medication management with supportive therapy. I am also a certified Medication-Assisted Treatment- Buprenorphine and Medical Marijuana Certifications.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

(1) Explain to clients what they can expect after first session Able to talk about their feelings. Able to identify symptoms Able to manage symptoms positively and effectively. Able to Find strengths (2) How you will enable them moving forward Let them know that beginning therapy is a huge step to better themself. Make sure to support and encourage yourself on this journey. (3) What to expect after you have worked together for a while Mutual trust, respect, and caring. General agreement on the goals and tasks of the therapy. Shared decision-making. Mutual engagement in "the work" of the treatment. The ability to talk about the "here-and-now" aspects of the relationship with each other.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I specialized in working and treating individuals suffering from both acute and chronic mental health disorders, like Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Bipolar Depression, Bipolar Disorder OCD, etc, and provides a neutral grand to individuals, and families. I utilized DSM criteria along with PHQ9, GAD, MDQ, and ASRS assessment tools.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

As always, my patients’ health, welfare, and safety are my utmost concerns. I utilize a holistic approach to individual health issues, and offer sessions that promote nonjudgmentally, increase self-expression, active listening, and medication management. My goal is to help patients grow from their struggles, heal from their pain, and move forward to where they want to be in life.

About Dr. Christy Abumere, MSN, FNP, PMHNP. DNP