Aminata Kamara
Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner- BC
Aminata Kamara
Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner- BC
Aminata Kamara is a dual certified Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner at Vital Health & Integrative Care. The practice focuses on psychiatry, wellness and addiction treatment services, providing compassionate and holistic psychotherapy to patients of all ages throughout Virginia.
Aminata has extensive experience working with individuals across the lifespan. She started her career in healthcare in 2011, and has experience in geriatric, hospice, addiction medicine, inpatient and outpatient settings.
Aminata has worked in several major hospitals, including George Washington University Hospital and Inova Fairfax Hospital. She received her psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner degree (PMHNP) through Liberty University.
As a dual-certified nurse practitioner, Aminata Kamara truly centers her practice around discovering the various aspects that affect her patients’ physical and mental health, treating their health as a whole and not just their symptoms. Through active listening, she works alongside patients to create a care plan that enhances their well-being in all aspects.
Aminata specializes in psychiatric and behavioral health treatment at Vital Health & Integrative Care for postpartum depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), mood disorders, psychotic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and addiction.
Vital Health & Integrative Care is committed to providing you with excellent mental health services while treating you with dignity and respect. Call the office or book a telehealth appointment online today to learn more.
Fredrick Sessoms
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Fredrick Sessoms is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over four years of experience in mental health care. He earned his Masters in Nursing (MSN) at Virginia Commonwealth University. He specializes in mood disorders, anxiety, and PTSD. Fredrick is passionate about providing comprehensive, patient-centered care. He combines evidence-based practices with a holistic approach, addressing the mental and physical aspects of his patients’ well-being. Fredrick is dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where patients can explore their challenges and work toward personal growth. His commitment to creating tailored treatment plans ensures that each individual feels understood and cared for, often incorporating medication management, psychotherapy, and lifestyle modifications. When not seeing patients, Fredrick enjoys fishing and building Legos. He is an active member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA.)
Shojuana Watson- Ayers
LPC
My name is Shojuana Watson-Ayers . I believe that seeking therapy is the first step to restoring your life. I have over 16 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, families, and couples. I have worked with individuals that have a wide range of concerns, from depression, anxiety, behavioral concerns, divorce and parenting to relationship issues and marital difficulty. My job as a therapist is to help guide individuals through a healing experience from their current situation through self-awareness, positive coping strategies, and empowerment.I believe my role is to help individuals find their inner strength. My passion is to ensure that the individual feels safe, supported, and heard in our time together. I specialize in several treatment approaches which include cognitive behavioral therapy, reality therapy, Christian counseling, and family systems therapy.
I recognize that we all have a different walk of life and not one approach fits everyone. I am here to foster growth and understanding.
When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband, three beautiful children, friends and attending church. I love to travel, listen to music, and engage in retail therapy!
Jeffrey Williams
LCSW
My name is Jeffrey Williams and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience in a number of clinical settings to include community mental health, acute care psychiatric hospitals, Veterans Administration Hospitals, the United States Marine Corp station Quantico, juvenile corrections, and outpatient Substance Abuse treatment programs.
I think therapy should be interactive and dynamic and this is generated from focusing on a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach with a strong grounding in Strengths Perspective. A variety of issues to include Depression and Anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, substance abuse, men’s issues, and personality disorders are areas in which I have particular experience in treating. The relationship between therapist and client should be one of trust and competence and it should promote open communication and honesty for change to occur. My clinical experiences began in acute psychiatric treatment facilities and have taken me through a variety of environments and populations to include adolescents as well as adults. I feel the therapeutic relationship can produce change through hard work and guidance as well as creativity and persistence. The therapeutic relationship is one of the most important foundations for change.
Edith Nkeze
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
My name is Edith Nkeze and I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I believe in treating individuals as a whole. My focus is on the treatment of mood disorders, trauma, psychotic disorders, substance abuse and chronic mental illness through psychiatric assessment, medication management and brief psychotherapeutic intervention across the lifespan. I believe in creating an individualized plan of care that values client involvement, interprofessional collaboration and evidence-based practice. My goal for my clients is to feel empowered to treat their illness through supportive education in a stigma free environment.