RASS PSYCHIATRY AND WELLNESS SERVICES
About us
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Selam Tekie, Nurse Practitioner
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 offers holistic care for patients aged 6 and up through both in-person and telehealth psychiatry in MD. Specializing in mood disorders, trauma informed care, and medication management, Selam provides compassionate medication management for anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and more. With a focus on mental health literacy, Selam empowers patients through mental health outpatient programs and intensive outpatient mental health options. Fluent in English and Amharic, Selam, along with a dedicated mental health technician team, uses a wellness-oriented, collaborative approach to care, offering mental health assessments, therapy with medication management, and mental health check-in strategies. At Rass Psychiatry, Selam bridges therapist vs psychiatrist needs with high-quality, personalized care.
Mission
At Rass Psychiatry and Wellness, we embrace a wellness-focused approach, led by our skilled psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. We emphasize what is right within you, rather than focusing on what may be “wrong.” Our Nurse practitioner believe that to live your best life, it’s essential to address unmet needs and work towards a state of wholeness. Undiagnosed and untreated mental illness could make basic tasks overwhelming, creating a sense of failure that hinders self growth and discovery. Our mission is to diagnose and treat mental illnesses so you can achieve your potential and to be content with your best self.
By fostering a strength-based perspective, we help you view struggles as part of your human experience—not as a defining measure of your worth. Our support model ensures personalized care, including regular mental health check-ins. You care for others; now, it's time to care for yourself. You’re not alone—break the silence, reach out, 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.​
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.​
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.