RASS PSYCHIATRY AND WELLNESS SERVICES
About
Selam Tekie, PMHNP- BC
Selam Tekie, PMHNP- BC, is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) at Rass Psychiatry and Wellness Services in Columbia, Maryland. Selam provides holistic mental health services for patients 6 years old and up through in-person and telehealth visits. Selam is currently licensed to provide care to patients in the state of Maryland and Virginia. Selam’s goal is to promote mental health literacy, to provide personalized treatments, and empowerment through knowledge/understanding. Before advancing to graduate school to specialize as psychiatric nurse practitioners, all PMHNPs initially qualify as registered nurses. While PMHNPs are distinct from psychiatrists, we have the authority to prescribe medications for mental illness such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorder and more. Our practice is rooted in the nursing model, emphasizing patient-centered, wellness-oriented, collaborative, and holistic care. Selam provides high quality therapeutic care in both English and Amharic.
Mission
At Rass psychiatry and wellness, we ascribe to a wellness rather than “illness” paradigm. We focus much more on what is right with you far more than what is “wrong” with you. One can not live their best life if they are not getting their needs met and they are not functioning from an optimal place of wholeness. Most mental illnesses make the most basic of tasks overwhelming and can create a sense of failure, which will be a great obstacle in ones life and pursuit of self. We foster a strength- based perspective so that you can see your suffering as merely one aspect of your human experience and not a scale to define you. You take care of everyone, its time to take care of you. You are not alone, break the silence, lets talk and seek solutions. There is hope.
Our Vision
At Rass Psychiatry, our vision is rooted in the belief that mental health care should be accessible, inclusive, and empowering for all individuals. We envision a world where seeking help for mental and behavioral health concerns is met with understanding, acceptance and support.
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We strive to create a community where everyone feels valued, heard and respected, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. Our vision is to foster a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and collaboration, where each person is treated with dignity, compassion, and kindness.
We aspire to be a beacon of hope and healing, offering a safe and welcoming space for individuals from all walks of life. Our goal is to provide comprehensive psychiatric and behavioral health services that promote personal growth, resilience, and well-being.
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Through our commitment to cultural competence, social justice, and advocacy, we aim to address systemic inequalities and disparities in mental health care access and outcomes. We envision a future where marginalized populations receive the support and resources they need to thrive and flourish.
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Ultimately, our vision is to inspire positive change, transform lives, and contribute to a world where mental health is recognized as a fundamental aspect of overall wellness. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate future for individuals and communities around the globe.
Our process
We complete a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation on each patient and identify individual needs and goals. At Rass Psychiatry we believe a personal, thorough, collaborative, evidence-based yet holistic approach to diagnose is the key. We acknowledge that often there is more than just one answer. Its about working together, not just diagnosis and medications management. While medications are effective treatments for several mental health disorders, Rass Psychiatry utilizes supportive therapy alongside personalized recommendations and lifestyle changes to help you achieve the best outcomes.