About Ketamine Health & Restoration

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Ms. Abelina Maldonado is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than two decades of healthcare experience rooted in service, clinical expertise, and compassionate patient-centered care. Her professional journey began at the age of 17 when she enlisted in the United States Navy, where she served over a decade as a Hospital Corpsman providing medical and behavioral health care to service members navigating complex physical and psychological conditions. These formative years shaped her commitment to treating the whole person and strengthened her dedication to helping individuals who often face barriers to accessing quality mental health care.

Driven by a desire to advance her clinical knowledge and better serve vulnerable populations, Ms. Maldonado pursued advanced nursing education and psychiatric specialization. She earned an Associate Degree in Nursing from Prince George’s Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University. She further completed post-master’s psychiatric mental health training through the University of Cincinnati, strengthening her expertise in evidence-informed psychiatric practice.

Ms. Maldonado’s clinical philosophy is centered on experience-driven education rather than a purely textbook approach. She believes that effective psychiatric care requires listening to each patient’s lived experience, understanding the context of their symptoms, and developing individualized treatment strategies that extend beyond standardized protocols. Her approach integrates scientific evidence with practical clinical insight gained from years of direct patient care.

At AM Health Services, Ms. Maldonado provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management with a focus on anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma-related conditions, and attention-related disorders. She is particularly passionate about supporting veterans, minority communities, and individuals who have historically experienced challenges in accessing mental health care. Her goal is to create a welcoming, culturally sensitive clinical environment where patients feel respected, heard, and empowered in their recovery journey.

Ms. Maldonado envisions AM Health Services as a modern mental health practice distinguished by accessibility, compassionate care, and clinical excellence. The practice reflects a sanctuary-like atmosphere where patients can pursue healing in a supportive and nonjudgmental space. Her mission is to bridge real-world clinical experience with evidence-based psychiatric medicine while helping patients regain emotional stability, functional wellness, and quality of life.

Through her work, Ms. Maldonado remains committed to transforming mental health care by prioritizing education, individualized treatment, and meaningful therapeutic relationships that extend beyond symptom management.