Abby Shadare, PMHNP-BC ( Virtually Located in Washington, DC, Massachusetts, and Virginia at New Beginning)

With over nine years of nursing experience, Abby is a dedicated and compassionate Board

Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) specializing in providing

culturally sensitive, nonjudgmental, and client-centered mental health care. Abby earned her

Master of Science in Nursing with a focus in Psychiatry from Purdue University.

Throughout her career, Abby has worked across diverse populations, including pediatric,

adolescent, geriatric, and older adult groups, in a variety of settings such as inpatient, outpatient,

crisis stabilization centers, mental health clinics, long-term care, schools, and community health

organizations.

Driven by a deep passion for both nursing and mental health, Abby has developed expertise in

managing a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, generalized anxiety,

ADHD, PTSD, and varying mood and psychotic disorders. Her clinical approach is grounded in

the belief that every individual deserves access to personalized, compassionate, and collaborative

care.

Known for her empathetic and nonjudgmental approach, Abby fosters genuine relationships with

her clients, listening attentively to their concerns and working together to create sustainable

coping mechanisms. By empowering clients to build resilience and develop tools for long-term

well-being, Abby ensures that each client knows they are not alone in their mental health

journey.

Abby is committed to helping individuals achieve mental wellness through an inclusive, client-

focused model of care that recognizes the importance of cultural sensitivity and individualized

attention.

Outside of her professional life, Abby enjoys activities that reflect her belief in balance,

continuous growth, and self-care. She enjoys spending time with family, learning something

new, singing, listening to music, and traveling.

Expertise:

 Psychiatric Evaluation

 ADHD

 Depression

 Anxiety

 Bipolar Disorder

 Acute Stress

 PTSD

 Trauma

 Schizophrenia

 Major Depressive disorder

 Sleeping Disorders

Additional Focus Areas:

 Communication Skills

 Coping Strategies

 Conflict Resolution

 Motivation, Self-Esteem, and Confidence

Populations:

 Teenagers (13-17)

 Working Age Adult (19-64)

 Older Adult( 65 and older)

 Families

Clinical Approaches:

 Evidence Based Therapy

 Holistic Approach.

 Medication and symptom management

 Client-Centered Therapy

 Motivational Interviewing

 Psychotherapy: CBT, DBT

 Health Promotion and Disease prevention

 Advocacy & Education