Hello! Thanks for visiting! My name is Traci and I am a Nurse Practitioner who is Board-Certified in both Family Practice and Psychiatric Mental Health. I have been in practice for nearly 20 years and have extensive experience in Primary Care, Urgent Care, and Psychiatric Mental Health Care. I am able to treat patients in DC and Maryland with many mental health conditions such as Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Bipolar disorder, Dementia, Insomnia, and more. I specialize in treating Anxiety, Depression, OCD, and Insomnia and especially in postpartum women and men and adults. I am in this field because I genuinely care about people and I want to help others be their best and have the best quality of life possible in this complicated world.

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

During our first session, we will spend time discussing your medical / psychiatric history and goals. We will also be collecting information from your family history, current symptoms, past medications, and more. Please plan to share your most recent labs and we can discuss options to get them done as well. The counseling provided in this appointment will include a discussion of treatment options, medication education (if appropriate), and supportive listening.

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

While I do not offer therapy alone, I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and I specialize in medication management and refer my patients to great counselors when needed as part of their overall treatment plan. I firmly believe that the patient-provider relationship is extremely important and involves trust, transparency, and teamwork. I consider myself a guide in your care, making suggestions based on scientific evidence and years of experience, but always letting the patient make their own decisions as to what is best for them.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

My goal is to help you reach your highest quality of life and become the best version of yourself! If you are open to the possibility of this and are located in DC or Maryland, then we may be a great team. I am passionate about helping people gain access to mental health care and believe healthcare should be easily accessible, affordable, and of the highest quality. I am empathetic, compassionate, respectful, caring, and competent. I follow the model of taking care of patients as they were my own family. Healthcare can be scary and complicated to navigate, but it doesn't have to be, and I am passionate about helping you to make the process as easy and painless as possible. While I don't usually start controlled substances like Xanax or Ativan, or stimulants like Adderall, Ritalin, Concerta or Vyvanse, I am happy to discuss these treatments with you.

About Traci Hammel