Omar Ahmad is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) providing psychiatric care for adolescents (16+) and adults in Virginia. He combines medication management with therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and psychoeducation, paying close attention to each patient’s history, behaviors, stressors, and coping styles. He believes meaningful progress comes through honest reflection, supportive accountability, and the ability to work through difficult conversations in a safe, nonjudgmental setting.

Omar has worked across multiple levels of psychiatric care, from lockdown behavioral health units and crisis care to outpatient treatment. That range has given him experience with a wide spectrum of psychiatric presentations at different stages of stabilization and recovery. His focus is on evidence-based, individualized care that supports emotional wellness, daily functioning, and lasting stability.

Omar found his calling in psychiatric care while working as a nurse. Once he discovered the role of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, he committed to the path and enrolled in school within 30 days. That same drive continues to shape how he cares for patients today.

Education & Credentials:

• BSN: George Mason University
• MSN, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Walden University
• Certification: Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
• Licensed in Virginia