Mekedes Mekonnen, PMHNP-BC, is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Clearpoint Mental Health Services in Laurel, Maryland. Mekedes provides holistic mental health services to patients 8 and up through in-person and telehealth visits. Clearpoint Mental Health Services believes your mental health is just as precious as your physical health. Under the care of Mekedes, the practice takes an evidence-based approach to care and develops a treatment plan that addresses your whole-person wellness. Mekedes understands that seeking professional help for mental and behavioral health concerns can be difficult at times, so she makes an effort to create a nonjudgemental environment where you can be your most authentic self. Whether you have been struggling for some time or just recently started experiencing mental health challenges, Mekedes is here to help you reach that point where you can finally heal and feel ready to face whatever comes your way. She provides medication management and support for a variety of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, substance use disorder (SUD), and more. Mekedes is a highly trained psychiatric specialist who has an extensive background in nursing. She earned her nursing degrees from Bowie State University and Frontier Nursing University. Following her studies, she gained clinical experience through psychiatry and mental health facilities in Maryland and Washington, D.C. Her experiences led her to seek further education, and she later completed her psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner degree. While medications are effective treatments for several mental health disorders, Mekedes utilizes supportive therapy alongside personalized recommendations and lifestyle changes to help you achieve the best outcomes. Mekedes provides high quality care in both English and Amharic. Call Clearpoint Mental Health Services or schedule your telehealth appointment online today.