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Awawu Agbabiaka

She/Her
About
Awawu
Finding the right psychiatric provider can feel overwhelming — and I want you to know that reaching out takes real courage. I'm Dr. Awawu Agbabiaka, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a doctorate in nursing practice and a background spanning mental health and substance use care. I believe that healing looks different for everyone. My practice offers psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing collaborative care via telehealth across Maryland. I work alongside your therapist or primary care provider to ensure your care is connected, not siloed. You deserve care that sees all of you. I'd be honored to be part of your team. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and rooted in treating the whole person — not just symptoms. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, a mood disorder, or the complex intersection of mental health and substance use, we'll work together to find a path forward that fits your life. I see adults, adolescents, and perinatal patients, and I'm deeply committed to providing affirming, culturally responsive care for the LGBTQ+ community, first responders, veterans, and women at every stage of life. For those who have experienced trauma, I bring a thoughtful, paced approach that prioritizes safety and trust. Patients can expect a non-judgmental, supportive, and transparent provider. I have dedicated myself to motivating patients to be the best version of themselves through medication management and evidence-based therapies. I look forward to working with you!
I enjoy spending quality time with my husband, child, and friends. I love to travel, listen to audibles and true crime podcasts. I find joy in trying new food and new restaurants.
Awawu
treats clients with
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Substance Use
Grief and Loss
Physical Health
Bipolar
Postpartum Mood Disorders
ADHD
Sleep or Insomnia
Trauma and PTSD
Communities
Awawu
specializes in
Religion
Spirituality
Women's Issues
Men's Issues
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Older Adults
Immigrants/Refugees
Veterans
Approaches
Awawu
can use
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Smoking Cessation
Harm Reduction for Substance Use Disorders
Awawu
education and experience
  • Doctorate in Nursing from University of Maryland
  • Master's in Nursing from George Washington University
  • Bachelor's in Nursing from Howard University
Awawu
license information