Psychiatry in Columbia, Maryland Stacy Mallare, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Stacy Mallare is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Maryland who has been practicing since 2015. Stacy earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and Post-master’s Certificate in the Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program from the University of Maryland School of Nursing and is a board-certified family psychiatric nurse practitioner. She also earned a Master’s degree in Nursing from the School of Nursing and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland at College Park. Stacy diagnoses and treats patients of all ages including children, adolescents, and adults. She treats obsessive compulsive disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders, depressive and bipolar disorders, eating disorders and substance use disorders. Stacy works collaboratively with patients, other providers, and patients’ significant others in developing the patient’s plan of care, explaining how to support loved ones while they are being treated and while they are taking medications. Stacy takes time to explain diagnoses and why patients are experiencing side effects. She provides care in the office setting and in the virtual setting. She is LGBTQ+ friendly. Stacy provides Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Within each therapeutic technique she uses, Stacy accentuates unconditional positive regard to her patients and the patient’s attributes. She is apprised of evidence-based recommendations, recent research, up-to-date regulations, and available community resources to help connect patients to the best care available. On the first visit, Stacy will discuss with you your expectations and goals for treatment and develop a care plan. She will provide education, guidance, advocacy, and appropriate medications for your journey to wellness. Stacy offers flexible hours including evenings and can accommodate short notice sessions as her schedule will allow. Outside of work, Stacy enjoys cross stitching, yoga, crafts, and hiking.