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Yishen Wendy Braden, PMHNP-C, FNP-C

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): Howard University
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): Liberty University

Licensure

  • Nurse Practitioner (NP)
  • Licensed in: District of Columbia & Virginia
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Areas of Expertise

  • Psychiatric Evaluation & Diagnosis
  • Holistic & Integrative Psychiatry
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Medication Management
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Family & Couples Support
  • Mind-Body Wellness
  • Lifestyle Interventions for Mental Health
  • Grief support

What You Can Expect From Me

My commitment is to provide a trusting, nurturing, and empowering environment where you feel genuinely supported throughout your mental health journey. I approach every client with empathy, respect, and clinical expertise—creating a space where you can speak openly, explore challenges safely, and feel truly understood.
Through personalized, evidence-based treatment plans, I work with you to strengthen emotional well-being, build resilience, and deepen self-awareness. Together, we identify thought patterns, behaviors, and life circumstances that may be affecting your mental health and develop strategies to move toward lasting, positive change.
My goal is not only to help you feel better but to equip you with meaningful tools that promote growth, self-confidence, and long-term mental wellness. In every session, you can expect compassion, honesty, collaboration, and a holistic approach tailored uniquely to you.

Our Happy Patients

We are proud to share a few of our patients’ experiences.

Wendy helped me feel safe opening up for the first time. Her calm and holistic approach helped me understand my emotions and feel in control again.

— M.R.

She truly listens without judgment. The mix of CBT and medication support has changed my day-to-day life in ways I didn’t think were possible.

— D.T.

Wendy explains everything clearly and makes me feel supported. I finally feel like I’m receiving care that treats the whole person.

— S.L.

Warm, empathetic, and incredibly knowledgeable. I felt better after my first session simply from being heard and guided with compassion.

— J.V.

Her approach is holistic but also practical. She helped me build tools I use every single day.

— A.B.

The best mental health provider I’ve ever worked with. My anxiety and ADHD are finally manageable.

— C.R.

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