Teresa Chahine, MSN, RN, PMHNP

Full-Time Adjunct Instructor
Phone: (248) 364-8721
Email: [email protected]

Biography: 

Ms. Teresa Chahine teaches theoretical content in psychiatric nursing in the undergraduate programs. In addition, she coordinates psychiatric mental health clinical experiences across all undergraduate tracks.  She is the Wellness Success Coach for the Nursing Workforce Diversity ASPIRE Program.  Teresa has a private practice in Macomb County, where she practices as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. 

Clinical Expertise: 

Teresa Chahine’s experience includes working with inpatient, outpatient and crisis psychiatric facilities. She has a private practice in Macomb County. Teresa applies resilience, narrative therapy to CBT treatment modalities. She also has a strong knowledge base in psycho-pharmacology. Teresa treats a broad age range from late adolescence through adulthood. She specializes in elder neurocognitive disorders. She enjoys helping clients with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, academic problems, social relationships, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and addictions. Teresa is an expert in diagnostics and crisis treatment. She treats patients with comorbid medical and psychiatric conditions.  Teresa has also trained and works with Winnie, a therapy dog in practice. 

Education:

• MSN - Wayne State University
• BSN - Wayne State University

Research Area Interests:

• Suicide Prevention
• Crisis Management 
• Resilience 

Professional Affiliations:

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners
• American Psychiatric Nurses Association
• American Nurses Association