Prescribers

Shobha (she/her) is a board certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. After graduating as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Maryland in Baltimore, she practiced for 10 years at Adventist Behavioral Health. She later obtained her doctorate in Family Practice, and few years later, obtained her post doctorate as a Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Shobha is specialized as a certified clinical anxiety specialist and certified ADHD specialist. She is devoted to listening and spending time with her patients to help her connect with them better. 

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Some fun facts about Shobha:

 

 What do you enjoy doing outside of work to recharge or stay grounded?

I enjoy practicing yoga and Pilates because it helps me slow down and reconnect with myself. The combination of movement, breath, and mindfulness helps release stress from the day and brings a sense of balance and calm. It keeps me grounded, clears my head, and leaves me feeling re-energized both mentally and physically.

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Do you have a pet or a favorite animal that brings joy to your life?

Yes, we have two dogs named Argos and Zeus. They bring so much joy into my life and truly light up our home. Their personalities keep me laughing, entertained, and grounded every day—they’re a constant source of happiness and unconditional love.

 

If you could have any superpower to use in your practice, what would it be?
If I could have any superpower in my practice, it would be the ability to cure mental illness. Helping people find relief from suffering, regain peace of mind, and fully experience their lives would be incredibly meaningful and powerful.

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Eliza (she/her) is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from College of Charleston in 2011, after which she spent several years working as a Child and Adolescent Treatment Specialist in a residential care setting.  She then went on to receive her Master of Science in Nursing from Georgetown University in 2018, followed by a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Graduate Certificate from George Mason University in 2023.  While pursuing her graduate and post-graduate education, Eliza continued to improve upon her practical skills by working with a range of psychiatric disorders in both in- and out-patient clinical settings.  She enjoys working with adolescents and adults from ages 16 to 65.    

Some Fun Facts about Eliza:  

What do you enjoy doing outside of work to recharge or stay grounded?  Outside of work I enjoy hiking, reading and trying new restaurants.  My new favorite hobby is cooking, and I am  currently making my way through the Trader Joe's cookbook! 

What’s your favorite hobby or creative outlet when you’re not practicing mental health care?  In my early teenage years, I traveled to Honduras to visit a friend who just moved to the capital, and we flew over to the island of Roatan. We tried scuba diving for the first time, and I was hooked. I am now a certified scuba diver and wish I could do it more often. It is such a peaceful and quiet experience.

If you could have any superpower to use in your practice, what would it be?  To speak all the languages.

What’s the one item you can’t live without during your workday?  A "to-do list" notebook- I write everything down in it including things I need to do, but also my thoughts and feelings during the day. Also, coffee...

Jess (she/her) is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). After graduating high school, she joined the Navy, which instilled in her a deep sense of service and resilience. She later earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Detroit Mercy, where she discovered her passion for working with pediatric patients. She went on to graduate Magna Cum Laude from George Washington University with a Master of Science in Nursing, specializing in Psychiatric-Mental Health Advanced Practice Nursing.  Jess has extensive experience working with patients in various settings, and is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to young patients and their families. Jess is currently accepting child, adolescent, and young adult patients from ages 6-35.

Some Fun Facts about Jess:
 

What do you enjoy doing outside of work to recharge or stay grounded?  Outside of work, I enjoy long walks around the National Mall with my two dogs, Bear and Betty.

What’s your favorite hobby or creative outlet when you’re not practicing mental health care?  I love live music, dancing, and experimenting with my grandmother’s pierogi recipe—a Polish fried dumpling that’s my ultimate comfort food.

If you could pick up any new skill instantly, what would it be? Learning to speak multiple languages fluently!
 

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Tina (she/her) is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). After spending many years in the military, she attended George Washington University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She then obtained her Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Virginia, specializing in Psychiatric-Mental Health Advanced Practice Nursing. Tina’s training and experience working with psychiatric disorders in various settings enable her to provide her patients with holistic, comprehensive, and compassionate care.  She is currently accepting adult patients from ages 18 to ~55.

Some Fun Facts about Tina:

 

What’s a fun or unexpected fact about you that might surprise your patients or colleagues?  I was an Arabic Linguist in the Army once upon a time.  They sent me to school specifically to learn Arabic, and I used to be pretty fluent (but I’m not nearly as fluent as I used to be!)

 

What’s a guilty pleasure song or movie that always puts you in a good mood?  I don’t know about a “good mood”, but the theme song from Lost always hits me right in the feels… but not in a bad way! 
 

If you could switch lives with someone for a day, who would it be and why?  Elon Musk.  During that one day I would transfer myself LOADS of money and use it to instantly solve so many of the world’s problems (hunger, homelessness, healthcare disparities, etc.). I would also hope to understand his thought processes, and apply any newfound “brilliance” (however much I could gain in a day) to things that are actually meaningful for all of humankind.