Amanpreet Cheema, MSN, ARNP, PMHNP-BC — Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

My Inner Calling: A Journey Toward Mental Health & Healing

Before beginning my career in healthcare, I served as a teaching assistant and tutor with the goal of becoming a teacher. While I found both teaching and working with children of all ages fulfilling, I sensed that something was lacking. During my health and nutrition classes for my education degree, it dawned on me that I not only cared about their academic growth but also their physical and mental well-being. My inner calling to care for others led me toward nursing, which filled that missing element I was looking for.

Today, as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Centered Mind Counseling Services (CMCS), I integrate my background in education and nursing to provide culturally responsive, patient-centered psychiatric care. My goal is to help adults improve emotional wellness through compassionate medication management and supportive guidance — ensuring every client feels heard, understood, and empowered.

How I Help — Adult Psychiatry, Medication Management & Supportive Psychotherapy

I work with adults facing a variety of mental-health concerns, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and mood disorders. My approach blends evidence-based medication management with brief supportive psychotherapy to promote balance, resilience, and sustainable change.

I strive to provide culturally attuned mental-health care, particularly for members of the South Asian community, recognizing the unique cultural dynamics that influence well-being. My practice emphasizes collaboration, education, and respect for each client’s story.

Specializing in Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, Mood Disorders & South Asian Mental Health

I provide psychiatric treatment and ongoing support for a range of adult mental-health concerns, including:

• Depression and mood disorders
• Anxiety, panic, and stress-related disorders
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Sleep, focus, and motivation difficulties
• Life transitions and adjustment challenges
• Culturally informed care for South Asian adults

Areas of Practice

• Adult psychiatric evaluations and medication management
• Evidence-based treatment planning and follow-up care
• Stress management and emotional regulation
• Integration of supportive psychotherapy
• Telehealth psychiatry across Washington State

Offering Secure Telepsychiatry Across Washington State

Amanpreet provides telehealth psychiatry for adults throughout Washington State, including the Eastside communities of Issaquah, Sammamish, Bellevue, Redmond, and Seattle.

Secure video sessions make care convenient and accessible while maintaining a personal, compassionate connection with every client. Her telepsychiatry services allow clients to receive professional medication management and follow-up care in the comfort of their own home — supporting busy professionals and families across the region.

Approach & Treatment Philosophy — Compassionate, Evidence-Based Psychiatry

• Holistic and trauma-informed care focused on the whole person
• Culturally sensitive treatment with an emphasis on education and collaboration
• Evidence-based medication management integrated with supportive therapy
• Empowerment through education and shared decision-making
• Respectful partnership with clients from diverse backgrounds, including South Asian adults

Background & Credentials

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) — Seattle Pacific University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) — Marian University, Indianapolis
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) — Walden University
Board Certification — Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, ANCC (PMHNP-BC)
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License, Washington State, AP61372253

On a Personal Note

I enjoy traveling and have a goal to visit every continent and all 50 states. I love learning about new cultures, trying new restaurants, and spending time with loved ones. Helping others brings me great joy, which is why I dedicate part of my time to mentoring aspiring nursing students — especially immigrants and those for whom English is a second language.

The South Asian community is close to my heart.  As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I am passionate about mental-health advocacy and breaking stigma within my community.

Amanpreet Cheema, MSN, ARNP, PMHNP-BC provides telehealth psychiatry and medication management for adults across Washington State. Through Centered Mind Counseling Services (CMCS), she offers compassionate, culturally informed care that promotes healing, growth, and empowerment.