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PMHNP-BC · J.D. · Founder, Exxceed Wellness

Nefretiri Abat

She / Her · J.D., PMHNP-BC, R.N., BSN

I work with adults, adolescents, and children living with depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and substance use, including people who have already tried treatment and not gotten better.

Editorial portrait of Nefretiri Abat, J.D., PMHNP-BC, Founder of Exxceed Wellness
2004 20+ years on the
inpatient hospital floor
PMHNP-BC Certified Juris Doctor (J.D.) CA NP License #95024411 Telehealth Statewide Spravato & TMS Provider Inpatient RN Since 2004
How I Practice

How I practice.

I worked on inpatient hospital floors for more than 20 years before starting Exxceed Wellness.

Care is delivered two ways: in person in Hayward for treatments that require it, including Spravato and TMS, and by telehealth for patients anywhere in California.

I see adults, adolescents, and children.

What I Treat

Conditions I treat.

Treatment is matched to the diagnosis and to the person.

Primary Specialty

ADHD

Assessment and treatment for adults, adolescents, and children, including diagnostic evaluation, medication management, and ongoing follow-up.

  • Same-day appointments may be available for established patients
  • Telehealth psychiatric care · all ages, statewide California
  • Medication management
  • Comprehensive ADHD assessment
Explore ADHD care
Mood & Anxiety

Depression & Anxiety

Including treatment-resistant cases. When standard medications have not worked, Spravato (esketamine) and TMS are available.

Spravato & TMS
Co-Occurring Care

OCD & Substance Use

Dual diagnosis care. When OCD and substance use occur together, both are treated.

Get in touch
Telehealth

Telehealth Statewide California

Secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. Same-day availability for established patients. Available anywhere in California.

Book telehealth
In-Person

Advanced In-Office Treatments

Hayward, CA. Spravato in office under the REMS protocol. TMS by appointment.

TMS therapy
My Clinical Philosophy

My clinical philosophy.

Harm reduction first. I look for other explanations before reaching for medication, and I do not prescribe more than a situation calls for.

Trauma-informed. Past trauma is assessed and accounted for in the treatment plan.

Non-judgmental. Care is client-centered, including in the difficult sessions.

Education & Credentials

20+ years of training, two degrees that don’t usually meet.

For the patient who needs to verify before they can trust. Read in any order.

  1. Bachelor’s · UST Manila

    Bachelor of Science in Nursing

    University of Santo Tomas, Manila, founded 1611 and one of the oldest existing universities in Asia.

  2. Doctorate & Practice · 2002–2004

    Juris Doctor and Almost Three Years Practicing Law

    J.D. from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Civil Law, followed by nearly three years of active legal practice in the Philippines (2002–2004).

    I practiced law for almost three years before returning to nursing. That training is why I read records closely and document carefully.
  3. 2004–2017 · 13 Years

    Medical Inpatient Hospital Nursing

    The return to nursing, full-time, as a career. Thirteen years on inpatient medical floors learning how the body breaks down, how families show up under pressure, and how the diagnosis is almost never the whole story.

  4. 2017 · Specialization

    Specialized Into Psychiatric Nursing

    Inpatient psychiatric care across adolescent, acute adult, geriatric med-psych, and psychiatric intensive care units. The work that became Exxceed Wellness started here.

  5. Master’s · Walden University

    MSN, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

    Master of Science in Nursing, PMHNP track. Licensed to diagnose, prescribe, and provide psychotherapy in California.

  6. Board Certification · ANCC

    PMHNP-BC

    American Nurses Credentialing Center board certification, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner across the lifespan.

  7. State License · California

    California Nurse Practitioner License #95024411

    Active. Authorized to evaluate, diagnose, treat, and prescribe across all 58 California counties via telehealth.

  8. Advanced Certification

    Spravato® REMS Certified

    Trained and certified under the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy program for esketamine treatment of treatment-resistant depression.

  9. Advanced Training

    TMS Clinical Training

    Trained in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, a non-invasive depression treatment for patients who haven’t responded to antidepressants.

  10. Founder

    Founded Exxceed Wellness

    Based in Hayward, California. Telehealth statewide. Same mission: care that meets the whole person.

From My Patients · Verified Zocdoc Reviews

The reviews that mean the most.

Verbatim from my Zocdoc profile. Read every review there.

“After 30 years of frustration — not being believed, heard, or helped — I have new hope. Nefretiri was absolutely a dream come true. For all the other doctors who said ‘I can’t,’ she was actually excited. Her entire theme was ‘I CAN.’ It would take an act of God to ever leave.”

Lauren B. · Verified patient Zocdoc · Video visit · Aug 2025

“I was going through a difficult time after losing both of my parents, which led to depression, loss of motivation, and having to leave school. I didn’t realize how badly I was struggling until I found Nurse Practitioner Nefretiri. She made it easy to open up, treated me with compassion and respect, and helped me discover I had ADHD — which explained many of my challenges. With her support, I was able to return to school, earn my degree, and regain control of my life.”

Lawrence S. · Verified patient Zocdoc · Video visit

“NP Nef and her support team have been amazing. On top of helping me move forward with a life-changing mental health diagnosis, NP Nef came up with a great combination of meds that helped me focus — while stabilizing my blood pressure with no intolerable side effects. My PCP had sent me to a cardiologist who was so pleased with my BP readings he cleared me for one year. If you want top-of-the-line care, excellent communication, and someone who will empower you while treating you with respect and compassion — look no further.”

KT Zocdoc · Verified patient

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

Whether you’re newly seeking support or you’ve been searching for the right provider for years, a same-day appointment may be available for established patients. Let’s start with a conversation.

Hayward 21297 Foothill Blvd
Ste. 203
Hayward, CA 94541
(415) 636-9700
Clinic appointments Mon–Fri 10 AM – 8 PM By appointment only
Admin & online inquiries Mon–Fri 7 AM – 8 PM Sat 9 AM – 5 PM
Telehealth available statewide across California
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