Psychiatric Assessment and Medication Management in Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia
Psychiatric Assessment and Medication Management in Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia
HITH Clinical Services provides psychiatric assessment and medication management to adults across Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia. Our board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner delivers telepsychiatry sessions and in-person visits as needed — bringing accessible, coordinated psychiatric care to people navigating serious mental illness, mood disorders, anxiety, and complex psychiatric conditions.
Our Psychiatric Services Include:
Thorough initial psychiatric assessments to understand your unique needs
Ongoing medication management with regular follow-up appointments
Collaborative care planning that integrates with your therapy services
Education about medications, potential side effects, and treatment options
Responsive care that adapts to your changing needs
Meet Your Psychiatric Provider
Meet Your Psychiatric Provider
Hawa Fofanah, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a clinical background that spans cardiac care, family medicine, and psychiatric health. Before specializing in psychiatry, Hawa worked as a Registered Nurse in inpatient cardiac settings and later as a Family Nurse Practitioner in primary care — where she witnessed firsthand how difficult it was for patients to access timely psychiatric evaluation.
That experience shaped her commitment to accessible, patient-centered psychiatric care. Hawa provides initial psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management for adults navigating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, schizophrenia, OCD, insomnia, and other mental health conditions. She offers telepsychiatry sessions so clients can receive care from the comfort of their own homes.
Hawa joined the HITH Clinical Services team in 2025.
Who We Serve
We serve adults across Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia navigating a wide range of mental health conditions. We specialize in working with people for whom coordinated, ongoing care makes the difference. Some of the experiences people bring to us include:
- Treatment-resistant depression
- Bipolar disorder
- Anxiety disorders
- Schizophrenia and other thought disorders
- ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions
- Co-occurring substance use disorders
- Complex psychiatric presentations requiring specialized care
The Advantage of Integrated Care
When you work with Help in the Home Clinical Services, your psychiatric care doesn’t exist in isolation. Our psychiatric nurse practitioners work closely with our therapists and other providers, to ensure truly coordinated care where all team members are aligned with your goals and treatment plan. This integrated approach leads to better outcomes and a more supportive treatment experience.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psychiatric Services
Frequently Asked Questions About Psychiatric Services
Q1: What is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)?
A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse with specialized training in psychiatric and mental health care. PMHNPs are licensed to evaluate, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions, and to prescribe and manage psychiatric medications. At HITH Clinical Services, our PMHNP is board-certified (PMHNP-BC) and brings extensive experience across multiple healthcare settings.
Q2: What conditions does your psychiatric team treat?
Our psychiatric team provides evaluation and ongoing treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia and other thought disorders, ADHD and neurodevelopmental conditions, OCD, insomnia, and co-occurring substance use disorders. We specialize in complex and treatment-resistant presentations.
Q3: What happens during a psychiatric assessment at HITH Clinical Services?
A psychiatric assessment at HITH Clinical Services is a thorough initial evaluation designed to understand your full clinical picture — your history, current symptoms, medications, and goals. Following the assessment, your provider will discuss findings with you and collaborate on a treatment plan that may include medication management, coordination with your therapy team, or referrals as needed.
Q4: Do you offer telepsychiatry?
Yes. HITH Clinical Services offers telepsychiatry so you can attend psychiatric appointments from home. We serve clients via telehealth across Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia. In-person visits are available as needed.
Q5: How does psychiatric care coordinate with therapy at HITH Clinical Services?
One of the core strengths of HITH Clinical Services is integrated care. Our psychiatric providers and therapists communicate directly and work from a shared understanding of your goals. This coordination means your medication management and your therapeutic work are aligned — not siloed — which supports more consistent progress over time.
Our Commitment to You
We believe in building lasting therapeutic relationships. Our therapists are committed to supporting you for as long as you need while focusing on helping you develop the skills necessary for greater independence and wellbeing. As your needs evolve, so does our approach- always with the goal of helping you live a vibrant life with purpose and meaning.
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