Abera Tesfaye, PMHNP

Biography

"Abera Tesfaye, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a psychiatric nurse practitioner with 5+ years of experience serving adults with ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, trauma, substance use, and sleep concerns. He studied at Maryville University.

Abera combines psychotherapy and medication management in a compassionate, evidence-based style. He listens without judgment and creates personalized plans that support informed choices. Outside work, he enjoys time with family and friends."

Strengths

Abera provides comprehensive psychiatric assessment, medication management, therapeutic interventions, and patient education through a patient-centered, trauma-informed approach. By partnering with everyone, he helps them feel heard, understood, and support them to take meaningful, sustainable steps

Interests & hobbies

I like spending time with his family, including two children and his wife. In his free time, he also likes socializing with friends and running errands or going on outings after work.

Brightside offerings

Medication

Clinical Focus Areas

ADHD Anger Management Bipolar Disorder Depression Eating Disorders Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychosis Sleep or Insomnia Stress Suicidal Ideation Trauma and PTSD

Languages

English

Identity

Male Black/African American He/Him/His

Culture & faith

African American African Traditional Spiritualities/Religions Arab Cultures Arab or Middle Eastern Cultures Caucasus Cultures Central African Cultures Christianity Diasporic or Black Culture East African Cultures Mexican American Culture Pacific Islander Cultures Southern African Cultures West African Cultures

Community & allyship

Chronic Illness Immigrants LGBTQ+ Men's Mental Health People with Disabilities Refugees Single Mothers Survivors of Trauma and Abuse Veterans Women

Credentials

PHNP

States served

California

Insurances accepted

Aetna Allegiance Benefit Plan Management Allied Benefit Systems Allwell By Wellcare Ambetter AmeriHealth Administrators (non-Medicaid plans) Blue Shield of California Cigna Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Magellan Meritain Health Nebraska Total Care Public Employees Health Plan Sharp Health Plan Wellcare