Visit Us: 3261 Old Washington Rd, Suite 2020 Waldorf MD 20602

Get In Touch: 301-710-4218

Individualized Therapy and Psychiatric Treatment

We provide the following services, and patients are encouraged to navigate and learn more about them for a better understanding.

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Our Mission

“Two minds working together to for a better health.”

Our mission is grounded in a patient-centered care model, which empowers patients and families to actively participate in their care and decision-making rather than being passive participants.

We hope to individualize care to meet patients’ specific and desired health outcomes. In addition, we want our patients to come with open minds and be willing to participate fully in their care. Our motto is “Two minds working together for a better health.”

Our Team

At Oasis of Hope Behavioral Healthcare, our team will develop individualized treatment plans to meet the needs of every client. Under the guidance of Charlotte Ayuk-Nkem, APRN, CRNP-PMH, and Dr. Etchi Ayuk-Nkem, PharmD, patients will be able to begin a safe path to recovery.

Charlotte and Dr. Ayuk Nkem utilize empathetic care, active listening, and evidence-based practice to achieve better patient outcomes. Their goal is to ensure improved quality of life, including patient-centered care that will promote a therapeutic relationship.

Our Ultimate Hope

We hope to have a future society free of mental illness stigma, which has made it hard for people to seek mental healthcare.

We understand that we live in a world full of bias and criticisms, and more often, people are judged for owning up to their mental health problems. However, our vision is to have a society where mental illness will be accepted just like any other medical problem.

We hope for a future where people can freely talk about their mental health diagnosis and treatments without being judged at work, school, or other social arenas. 

How to know when to seek psychiatric care

Any individual or family needs to understand when to seek psychiatric treatment, which can be determined by reevaluating past or current stressors causing life imbalances.


Often, families, spouses, or friends are the first to suspect that their loved one is dealing with issues thataffect interpersonal and social skills.

Some of these problems include poor sleep and appetite, anger, substance abuse, and inability to focus at work and school. In addition, it is essential to know that people of different ages will exhibit distinct symptoms and behaviors when facing challenges. If you’ve noticed yourself or your loved one acting differently, it’s best to contact a mental health clinic in Waldorf.


Our psychiatric nurse practitioner can help evaluate your mental health by taking informal tests and surveys, norm-referenced psychological tests, reviewing medical and school records, and other observational data.


At Oasis of Hope, we specialize in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, psychiatric medication management, substance abuse, psychotherapy, and child psychiatric care services. We’ll provide you with a safe and confidential space to open up and get in touch with the roots of your mental health issues. You deserve to feel emotionally fulfilled, content, and at peace in your life. Let’s work together to overcome your current struggles!

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