Psychiatry in Renton, Washington Ethiopia Zerfu, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Ethiopia Zerfu is a Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with two decades of experience providing high-impact healthcare in Washington. The inclusiveness of her care is furthered by her bilingualism in English and Amharic. Ms. Zerfu earned her bachelor’s from the University of Washington and her master’s degree from Walden University. She is an active member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. Within healthcare, she has worked in various specialties and has found her passion in psychiatry.



Crafting her therapeutic alliances to be free of judgment and full of support, Ms. Zerfu caters to the whole-person whilst implementing evidence-based practices. A zealous believer in the efficacy of patient involvement in developing care plans, she meticulously devotes time to listen to her patients’ stories, observations, and concerns–facilitating open and honest communication. She values their input, recognizing that the patient is the ultimate authority on their own lived experiences. Outside of work, Ms. Zerfu enjoys outdoors activities, dancing, and swimming