Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
8830 Stanford Blvd
Suite LL140
Columbia, MD
21045
Top reviews
I have a very difficult time trusting, opening up, and sharing details about my military history. Dr. VERONICA KWEGYIR-AFFUL is very approachable. listens, asks questions, and consoles when conversation is difficult. I highly recoShow moremmend Dr. VERONICA KWEGYIR-AFFUL.
Dr Veronica was very knowledgeable about the VA claims process when I was seeking a nexus letter to support my claim. She listens very well and ask all the right questions.
Veronica Kwegyir-Afful DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, is a highly experienced board-certified family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 20 years of experience in family medicine, military/veteran health, and psychiatric medication management, including substance use disorders. She sees patients at KAVN Health, located in Columbia, Maryland.
Veronica is a compassionate and understanding provider who excels in developing personalized treatment plans for patients with chronic medical and psychiatric conditions. She has exceptional skills as an assertive listener and communicator, making her an effective mental health worker. Her passion for helping active-duty military members/families and veterans with mental health needs led her to pursue a second certification as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Veronica holds a doctorate degree from the University of New Hampshire, a post-graduate certificate in psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner from Liberty University, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) as a family nurse practitioner, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Walden University.
When she is not working, Veronica enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, reading, and watching movies.
Bipolar
Depression
ADHD
Annual Exam
Annual Physical Exam
Anxiety
DOT Physicals
Grief
Insomnia
Medication Management
PTSD
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Primary Care
Primary Care Services
Psychiatry
Psychological Assessment
Psychotherapy
STD Screening and Treatment
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizophrenia
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Substance Abuse
Telemedicine
Vaccinations
Veteran Services
ADHD/ADD
Acute Illness
Addiction and Substance Use Disorder
Annual and Physical Examinations
Anxiety and Panic Disorder
Chronic Condition Management
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Wellness and Prevention
Location
KAVN Health
8830 Stanford Blvd
Suite LL140
Columbia, MD, 21045
More About Veronica Kwegyir-Afful, NP
Practice
Specialties
Insurance
NPI Number
1689109795
Provider's Gender
Female
Background and Education
Years practicing
20.0 years
Reviews
I have a very difficult time trusting, opening up, and sharing details about my military history. Dr. VERONICA KWEGYIR-AFFUL is very approachable. listens, asks questions, and consoles when conversation is difficult. I highly recommend Dr. VERONICA KWEGYIR-AFFUL.
Dr Veronica was very knowledgeable about the VA claims process when I was seeking a nexus letter to support my claim. She listens very well and ask all the right questions.
Dr. Kwegyir-Afful was empathetic and well versed on the complexities of the VA system.
Very kind, unjudgemental and truly cares. I really trust her.
Very nice and easy to talk to. Helped get me my medicines with no issues at all.
Listed to me and was able to expound on my feelings and thoughts
Very caring
Above and beyond
Veronica was very professional and informative. I had great experience.
Veronica was very informative, professional and was a great help with my VA claim.
The doc listened intently to my concerns and responded with guidance to help me move forward to reaching a better place.
I felt heard and acknowledged.
Wonderful provider, takes the time to listen, also easy way to log in. Appointment reminders provided, easy to schedule,
Veronica is a great provider and I would highly recommend her if you have had trouble finding a psychiatric provider that works with your needs.
Good experience
Veronica was very professional and helpful. I found the session to be very well organized and well done.
Great provider and would recommend to anyone seeking assistance with addiction or mental health assistance.
Veronica is a great provider and I would recommend to her anyone wanting to address addiction and general mental health assistance.
Veronica is thoughtful and attentive, great experience as always.
Most refreshing appointment I have had with a mental health provider in a while.
I LOVED talking with Veronica. I felt seen and heard. She was patient, kind and compassionate.
