About Us

Many people could not get new patient appointments for early evaluation and treatments, and there were long waiting lists. Some people had canceled appointments due to changes in provider schedules, while some service centers closed during the pandemic. As a result, many people became stranded, and others traveled long distances out of Southern Maryland to receive treatments. But those that could not commute through long distances resorted to unhealthy behaviors to cope with their problems.

Charlotte Ayuk-Nkem,

APRN, CRNP-PMH 

Charlotte Ayuk-Nkem is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who completed her education at DeSales University School of Nursing, PA. She is a Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner trained in an intensive in-class program with several hospital clinical rotations. 

She also has combined 8 years of working experience in acute and outpatient mental health settings, including substance abuse. Some of the renowned hospitals where she gained work experience include the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Group, MedStar, and the Recovery Centers of America. Charlotte treats persons with a wide range of mental health disorders from ages 6 years and above (Children, adolescents, adults, and older adults). 

She is a dedicated provider who has earned excellent feedbacks from many patients about the positive impacts in their lives. Charlotte utilizes patient-centered care and evidence-based practice to achieve better patient outcomes. Her goal is to ensure quality care that will promote patient recovery and quality of life.

Charlotte’s hobbies are cooking, singing, and dancing, especially music. She is married to a caring and loving husband who has been her major support system, and they have a beautiful baby girl called Miracle-Christine.

Dr. Etchi Ayuk Nkem,

Pharmacist, PharmD

Dr. Etchi Ayuk Nkem is a Board-Certified Pharmacist, PharmD who completed his education at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He has 4 years of work experience as a pharmacist and currently works with CVS as a Pharmacy Manager.

He is a very hard-working and detail-oriented person, and he possesses excellent listening and communication skills that would be of great help to patients. Dr. Etchi would act as a consultant to our providers and patients to ensure appropriate medication information and counseling. His professionalism, knowledge, and excellent customer service would greatly benefit our clients at Oasis of Hope Behavioral Healthcare.

Dr. Etchi is a calm, compassionate, and caring person. His model of care is patient safety regarding their medications, and he will work closely with our clients to promote their recovery. Some of his hobbies are soccer and long tennis, and he loves to watch movies in his spare time.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other Personality Disorders

Anxiety, Panic disorders, and Phobias

Depression

Sleep &

Eating disorders

Medical Marijuana

ADHD, Autism, other neurodevelopmental disorders

Bipolar and other Mood disorders

Psychosis and schizophrenia

Schizoaffective Disorder

PTSD and other trauma-related problems

Addiction Recovery treatments

Alcohol abuse treatments