MEET Amaka Anara

Amaka is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has always had a passion for helping and caring for others. She returned to school to obtain a Bachelor of Science in nursing after completing her initial bachelor’s degree in business administration and management. Her desire to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals across the lifespan propelled her into pursing a master’s degree in Psychiatric Mental Health. Amaka has worked in a variety of healthcare settings, from Medical Surgical to behavioral health and believes that achieving optimal health is not a one size fits all approach. The role of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is to assist clients in exploring treatment strategies, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapy options that allow them to achieve optimal health. She stays abreast of the latest research and advances in psychiatric treatment to provide the highest quality of care. She is committed to working with her clients to ensure that they are receiving the best care possible. Feeling down, feeling unheard, feeling misunderstood?

Amaka is the right provider for you. Her passion for mental healthcare goes beyond your sessions with her. She dedicates life outside of work to doing the same – helping others reach their highest potential!

Amaka enjoys traveling, going to the gym and spending quality time with family and friends in her free time. She maintains a positive outlook on life and believes that “your illness does not define you. Your strength and courage do”. Unknown

She provides care for clients of all ages.