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Dr. Maureen Waweru-messersmith, MD

Dr. Maureen Waweru-messersmith, MD

Psychiatrist
KY
Dr. Maureen Waweru-Messersmith is a board-certified psychiatrist. She earned her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed her general psychiatry residency at Temple University. She went on to complete a community psychiatry fellowship with the University of Pennsylvania, where she served in an attending role caring for patients with serious mental illness. Her experience includes working with veterans at the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Virginia and most recently with the University of Kentucky, treating individuals with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Dr. Waweru-Messersmith values a collaborative, empathic approach and prioritizes creating a supportive environment where patients feel heard and actively involved in their care. She works closely with patients to establish shared treatment goals and clear expectations. Her treatment approach includes medication management as well as therapeutic modalities such as supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and stress-reduction techniques, tailored to each patient’s needs. Initial visits focus on obtaining a comprehensive history and developing a clear understanding of the patient’s concerns, strengths, and goals for treatment. Follow-up sessions are individualized and structured around ongoing progress, with treatment plans adjusted collaboratively to align with evolving goals and needs.

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About Dr. Maureen Waweru-messersmith

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Personality Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Medication Management

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Maureen Waweru-messersmith

Dr. Maureen Waweru-Messersmith is a board-certified psychiatrist. She earned her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed her general psychiatry residency at Temple University. She went on to complete a community psychiatry fellowship with the University of Pennsylvania, where she served in an attending role caring for patients with serious mental illness. Her experience includes working with veterans at the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Virginia and most recently with the University of Kentucky, treating individuals with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Dr. Waweru-Messersmith values a collaborative, empathic approach and prioritizes creating a supportive environment where patients feel heard and actively involved in their care. She works closely with patients to establish shared treatment goals and clear expectations. Her treatment approach includes medication management as well as therapeutic modalities such as supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and stress-reduction techniques, tailored to each patient’s needs. Initial visits focus on obtaining a comprehensive history and developing a clear understanding of the patient’s concerns, strengths, and goals for treatment. Follow-up sessions are individualized and structured around ongoing progress, with treatment plans adjusted collaboratively to align with evolving goals and needs.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Self-Harm / Injury
Anxiety
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Depression

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Board certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education and training

  • Medical School - Drexel University College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
  • Temple University, Residency in Psychiatry
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (Fellowship)

NPI number

1033639422

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Dr. Maureen Waweru-messersmith is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).

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Dr. Maureen Waweru-messersmith frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Maureen Waweru-messersmith on their profile.

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