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Beyond her professional life, Dasheara is a loving mother to two little girls. She values work-life balance and enjoys traveling, reading, and cherishing moments with her family and friends during her free time.

Dasheara Duck

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner


Dasheara Duck is a compassionate and dedicated board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who has devoted her career to improving mental health awareness and care in her community. Her journey began in 2013 when she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Towson University.

Dasheara's commitment to mental health was evident from the start of her career as an assertive community health nurse in Baltimore city and its surrounding areas. Her passion for helping others led her to transition to a hospital setting in 2016, where she specialized in crisis stabilization in the emergency room and inpatient psychiatric care. It was here that her dedication to mental health truly flourished, as she took on leadership roles and made a significant impact on patient care.

Driven by her desire to make an even greater difference, Dasheara pursued further education at Walden University. In 2022, she proudly graduated with a Master of Science degree in nursing, specializing as an Advanced Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Since then, she has been actively involved in numerous community initiatives, advocating tirelessly for mental health awareness and support.

Dasheara's overarching goal is to promote well-being through prevention and education, empowering individuals to lead productive and meaningful lives. Her wealth of experience, coupled with her genuine care for others, makes her an invaluable asset to the Green Valley team. Patients can look forward to working with a practitioner who truly understands the importance of compassionate, comprehensive mental health care.