Book an appointment with Stella Abaaba, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatric & Mental Health,

As a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), I am
deeply committed to delivering compassionate, holistic, and culturally sensitive mental
health care. My background in both medical-surgical and psychiatric nursing enables me
to address the biological, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of mental health
with a comprehensive approach.
My passion for psychiatry was shaped by working with trauma-affected, displaced, and
stigmatized populations—particularly immigrants and underserved communities. Coming
from a multicultural background myself, I understand how cultural silence and systemic
inequities often prevent access to care. This drives my mission to break down barriers and
advocate for equity in mental health.
In my practice, I focus on treating the whole person—not just symptoms—using evidence-
based strategies such as psychotherapy, medication management, lifestyle interventions,
and collaborative treatment planning. I aim to create safe,