WELCOME TO HAMADA HEALING CENTER

Founder

Andrea Yoshiko Carter PMHNP-BC is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Before finding a passion for mental health, Andrea spent 13 years treating patients with cardiovascular disease, arrythmia, heart failure, heart transplant and other chronic medical conditions.

Andrea has expertise in working with adolescents and adults dealing with depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. She is a certified Brainspotting Clinician and trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).  She employs evidence-based practices with a holistic approach to enhance her patients’ quality of life.  Clients often feel “unstuck” after working with Andrea and describe her as “genuine” and “compassionate”. Aside from her professional life, Andrea is a busy mom who loves animals, enjoys laughter, quality family time, traveling, music, and crafting.

Collaborating Physician 

Dr. Jahi Anderson is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist with extensive expertise in treating adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Morehouse College in 2000 and a Medical Degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN, in 2005. Dr. Anderson completed his psychiatric residency training at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School/Cooper University Hospital in 2010, serving as Chief Resident.

With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Anderson has treated a wide range of conditions, including mood, anxiety, psychotic, trauma-related, and substance use disorders. As the former Medical Director of the Adolescent Unit at a dedicated psychiatric hospital, he also treated adult patients in emergency and inpatient settings. He was twice awarded Inpatient Physician of the Year by hospital staff and peers, recognizing his commitment to exceptional patient care and effective communication with patients, staff, and administration.

Dr. Anderson takes a holistic approach to psychiatry, emphasizing the treatment of the whole person and utilizing his comprehensive skillset to help patients achieve mental wellness and sustained optimal functioning.