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Autumn Gardner

Psychiatric Nurse practitioner

Language: English
Virtual Location: Telehealth
In-Person Location: 702 Russell avenue, suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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Rachidetou Njoya

Therapist

Language: English
Virtual Location: Telehealth:
In-Person Location: 702 Russell avenue, suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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Biography

Rachida Njoya

Rachida is a passionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner dedicated to provide psychiatric mental health care to people. With six (6) years of psychiatric experiences at the Psychiatric Institute of Washington DC (PIW) as a psychiatric Registered Nurse, she value the highly need for mental health services. Her desire is to help people who need a close touch and those who are suffering from different mental health disorders. Rachida works with ages groups from adolescents, adults, and older adults to provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, and medication management. Her combination of medical and mental experiences help her to provide the best quality care to patients and follow up as needed. With the faith and the spread of God’s care through physical, mental, and spiritual healing, she believes that she can help people to manage their symptoms and well-being.
“My desire is to develop a trusty relationship with clients in order to provide the best standard evidence- based practice and treatment using holistic, humanistic care, and counseling approach”.

Medical Education

December 2021 – Master of Science in Nursing (MSN/PMHNP): Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
May 2013 – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): Washington Adventist University;
– Associate Degree in Liberal Arts/General studies: Prince George’s Community College, Largo MD;
– Bachelor in Economic Management Human Resources, University Dakar Bourguiba, Dakar, Senegal

EXPERIENCE

2014-2024 – Registered and Clinical Nurse
2023-Now – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Opening Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (Telehealth)

Hours morning:

08:00 am – 12:00 pm

Hours Evening:

12:30 pm – 16:00 pm

Wednesday
(In-person location)

Hours morning:

08:00 am – 12:00 pm

Hours Evening:

12:30 pm – 16:00 pm

Doctor`s Specialties & Service

  • Initial psychiatric assessment
  • Diagnosis
  • Evaluation
  • Medication management, psychotherapy care for adolescents adults, and older adults
  • Holistic and patient centered treatment plans
  • Coordination of care

Areas of Expertise

  • Psychiatric assessment diagnosis
  • Medication management, and referral for mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression
  • ADHD
  • Bipolar
  • Schizophrenia
  • PTSD
  • Substance abuse
  • Provide individual psychotherapy using evidence based-practice interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
  • DBT,
  • Interpersonal therapy, and supportive therapy.
  • Telehealth Services

Awards And Honours

  • PMHNP-BC
  • American Nurses Credentialing Center DEA License in Maryland
  • Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) ACLS and BLS (Life support)
  • American Heart Association Member of AMERICORPS, student in Service
  • Initial psychiatric assessment
  • Diagnosis
  • Evaluation
  • Medication management, psychotherapy care for adolescents adults, and older adults
  • Holistic and patient centered treatment plans
  • Coordination of care
December 2021 - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN/PMHNP): Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
May 2013 - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): Washington Adventist University
Associate Degree in Liberal Arts/General studies: Prince George's Community College, Largo MD
Bachelor in Economic Management Human Resources, University Dakar Bourguiba, Dakar, Senegal
  • Psychiatric assessment diagnosis
  • Medication management, and referral for mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression
  • ADHD
  • Bipolar
  • Schizophrenia
  • PTSD
  • Substance abuse
  • Provide individual psychotherapy using evidence based-practice interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
  • DBT,
  • Interpersonal therapy, and supportive therapy.
  • Telehealth Services
702 Russell avenue, suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
December 2021 - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN/PMHNP): Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
May 2013 - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): Washington Adventist University
Associate Degree in Liberal Arts/General studies: Prince George's Community College, Largo MD
Bachelor in Economic Management Human Resources, University Dakar Bourguiba, Dakar, Senegal
> Active compassionate listening and building relationship.
> Psychopharmacology and Psychotherapy skills.
> Commitment to wellness. Holistic and support care.

Biography

Autumn Gardner

Autumn Gardner is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner passionate about providing empathetic and personalized psychiatric care. With over five years of experience in mental health and a strong foundation in both nursing and advanced psychiatric practice, Autumn brings a holistic, patient-centered approach to every session. She has worked with patients across the lifespan—from adolescents to older adults—providing psychiatric assessments, medication management, and education to support mental wellness. Autumn’s mission is to help patients regain stability, build healthy coping strategies, and improve their overall quality of life through compassionate, evidence-based care.

Medical Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN/PMHNP)
Chamberlain University –  July 2024
Chicago, IL

 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Western Governors University – December 2021
Salt Lake City, UT

 

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
Anne Arundel Community College – June 2019
Arnold, MD

EXPERIENCE

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
(Current Role)

 

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

  • WellSpan, York, PA (Nov 2022 – Jun 2024)
  • Lancaster Behavioral Health, Lancaster, PA (Jul 2022 – Oct 2022)
  • Sheppard Pratt, Towson, MD (Jun 2019 – Jun 2022)

 

Mental Health Technician

  • Sheppard Pratt, Towson, MD (Oct 2018 – May 2019)
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Providers Specialties & Service

  • Initial psychiatric assessment
  • Diagnosis & evaluation
  • Medication management for adolescents, adults, and older adults
  • Holistic and patient-centered treatment planning
  • Coordination of care with healthcare providers
  • Crisis intervention support

Areas of Expertise

  • Anxiety & depression
  • ADHD
  • Bipolar disorder
  • PTSD
  • Schizophrenia
  • Substance use disorders
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Patient and family education
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) – ANCC
  • Registered Nurse – Pennsylvania Board of Nursing
  • Registered Nurse – Maryland Board of Nursing
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association

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