Psychiatrists in Bethesda, MD
Marie Blanche Baker
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
Accepting New Patients. The journey to recovery from mental illness begins when the patient is linked with the right provider and you can trust me to be the right provider. I provide genuine, compassionate mental health services. I accommodate and respect diversities. I am deeply passionate about providing quality holistic mental healthcare services and collaborate with my patients to ensure optimal wellness.
Accepting New Patients. The journey to recovery from mental illness begins when the patient is linked with the right provider and you can trust me to be the right provider. I provide genuine, compassionate mental health services. I accommodate and respect diversities. I am deeply passionate about providing quality holistic mental healthcare services and collaborate with my patients to ensure optimal wellness.
Mercy Awokunle
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
My name is Mercy and I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have an extensive background in the healthcare field. I am knowledgeable in helping clients that are struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment issues, and ADHD. In my practice, I am guided by the core values of integrity, trust, transparency, professionalism, and service. I understand the importance of attentive listening and believe that the provision of quality and therapeutic care is essential to improve each individual's quality of life. I am available to provide services in both English and Yoruba.
My name is Mercy and I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have an extensive background in the healthcare field. I am knowledgeable in helping clients that are struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment issues, and ADHD. In my practice, I am guided by the core values of integrity, trust, transparency, professionalism, and service. I understand the importance of attentive listening and believe that the provision of quality and therapeutic care is essential to improve each individual's quality of life. I am available to provide services in both English and Yoruba.
Kate Pabai
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
Kate Pabai is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner with a huge passion for mental health, whose care is centered on incorporating the medical as well as the mental health needs of her clients. She provides extensive psychiatric evaluations, psychopharmacological treatment initiation, and monitoring for both acute and chronic mental health problems. Kate has worked in a variety of settings including medical, surgical, stroke, dialysis, behavioral units, and case management before having two years plus experience in out patient mental health clinic treating patients with a wide range of psychiatric disorder .
Kate Pabai is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner with a huge passion for mental health, whose care is centered on incorporating the medical as well as the mental health needs of her clients. She provides extensive psychiatric evaluations, psychopharmacological treatment initiation, and monitoring for both acute and chronic mental health problems. Kate has worked in a variety of settings including medical, surgical, stroke, dialysis, behavioral units, and case management before having two years plus experience in out patient mental health clinic treating patients with a wide range of psychiatric disorder .
Wubeshet Tesema
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
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Yolanda Williams
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20817 (Online Only)
ABM Health Services utilizes inclusive providers here to assist you with managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, opioid dependence, and schizophrenia. As a team, we can identify issues and attack them from a collaborative standpoint. It is our goal to advocate for you to be heard and respected, and to manage your treatment with compassion, understanding, and attention to holistic care. Book here today!
ABM Health Services utilizes inclusive providers here to assist you with managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, opioid dependence, and schizophrenia. As a team, we can identify issues and attack them from a collaborative standpoint. It is our goal to advocate for you to be heard and respected, and to manage your treatment with compassion, understanding, and attention to holistic care. Book here today!
Francisca Onyedum
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
My name is Francisca Onyedum. A board-certified and passionate mental health nurse practitioner who has been trained to provide comprehensive psychiatric care across the lifespan. She has over 20 years of experience in nursing mostly in behavioral health. She is well-versed and highly knowledgeable in the management of the crisis, and various psychiatric mental health disorders, such as anxiety, and depression. ADHD, PTSD, and mood disorders. Schizophrenia and bipolar disorders.
My name is Francisca Onyedum. A board-certified and passionate mental health nurse practitioner who has been trained to provide comprehensive psychiatric care across the lifespan. She has over 20 years of experience in nursing mostly in behavioral health. She is well-versed and highly knowledgeable in the management of the crisis, and various psychiatric mental health disorders, such as anxiety, and depression. ADHD, PTSD, and mood disorders. Schizophrenia and bipolar disorders.
Yvonne McKenzie
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Dr. Yvonne. Do you feel pulled in a thousand directions and not able to put it all together? Are you struggling to keep up with your responsibilities? It's time to be kind to yourself and together we will address issues and come to a manageable regimen designed for you. Whether you're dealing with feeling overwhelmed, relationship issues or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help.
Hello, I'm Dr. Yvonne. Do you feel pulled in a thousand directions and not able to put it all together? Are you struggling to keep up with your responsibilities? It's time to be kind to yourself and together we will address issues and come to a manageable regimen designed for you. Whether you're dealing with feeling overwhelmed, relationship issues or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help.
Michelle Reid
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
At this time I am not accepting client for therapy, just for medication management- Do you feel on edge or tense often? Maybe you aren't sleeping. Has there been a history of trauma in your life? Do you sometimes feel like your memory is not the same and it is difficult for you to concentrate or find motivation to get anything done? Have you been using food to cope with your feelings? Do you find that your symptoms fluctuate continuously? Are you ready to feel alive again and regain your sense of purpose, self-esteem, and overall well-being? I am a PMHNP specializing in anxiety, depression, and trauma disorders.
At this time I am not accepting client for therapy, just for medication management- Do you feel on edge or tense often? Maybe you aren't sleeping. Has there been a history of trauma in your life? Do you sometimes feel like your memory is not the same and it is difficult for you to concentrate or find motivation to get anything done? Have you been using food to cope with your feelings? Do you find that your symptoms fluctuate continuously? Are you ready to feel alive again and regain your sense of purpose, self-esteem, and overall well-being? I am a PMHNP specializing in anxiety, depression, and trauma disorders.
Samirawit Hailemariam
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in private practice. I reside in Maryland with my two teenage children.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in private practice. I reside in Maryland with my two teenage children.
Sandra Rubin
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
I am a board certified psychiatrist with extensive training in Child Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry. I implement a treatment model that uses different interventions tailored to the patient's individual needs. I specialize in active listening to provide a diagnosis and then specific interventions to bring relief to the patients and their families. Once the emergency is addressed, the next step is to focus on the most important tools for the patient- early recognition, education, and preventive interventions to manage stress.
I am a board certified psychiatrist with extensive training in Child Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry. I implement a treatment model that uses different interventions tailored to the patient's individual needs. I specialize in active listening to provide a diagnosis and then specific interventions to bring relief to the patients and their families. Once the emergency is addressed, the next step is to focus on the most important tools for the patient- early recognition, education, and preventive interventions to manage stress.
Emem Ibanga
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, PMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
A healthy mental state is essential in every stage of life – from childhood, adolescent, to adulthood. Throughout a lifetime, an individual can experience mental health issue at any point. Not only can this impact their mood and behavior, but can change their way of thinking, looking at life, and facing challenges. As a Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner I specialize in treating patients with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and ADHD.
A healthy mental state is essential in every stage of life – from childhood, adolescent, to adulthood. Throughout a lifetime, an individual can experience mental health issue at any point. Not only can this impact their mood and behavior, but can change their way of thinking, looking at life, and facing challenges. As a Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner I specialize in treating patients with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and ADHD.
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20815
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner experienced in the nuanced treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other mood and psychotic disorders.
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James Adjin
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
Get the help you need today. At Royal Peace Psychiatry we work together with our patients to understand and resolve life challenges through guidance and therapeutic support.
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Joseph Paul Collins Jr
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
I primarily treat adults who have experienced challenges in their work and/or relationships. This may stem from early or mid-life emotional, physical, or sexual traumas that result in feeling depressed, anxious, or frequently experiencing mood swings. These issues can often be addressed through therapy and medication.
I primarily treat adults who have experienced challenges in their work and/or relationships. This may stem from early or mid-life emotional, physical, or sexual traumas that result in feeling depressed, anxious, or frequently experiencing mood swings. These issues can often be addressed through therapy and medication.
Dr. Allen Masry
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20817
I am Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry and have been practicing since 2005. I completed my residency from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts and my Fellowship in Addictions from the Robert Johnson Wood Foundation. In 2014, I was featured in SJ Magazine as one of New Jersey’s top psychiatrists. I have experience working with adults as well as adolescents suffering from both psychiatric diagnosis and substance use disorders and have extensive experience working in both out-patient and in-patient settings.
I am Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry and have been practicing since 2005. I completed my residency from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts and my Fellowship in Addictions from the Robert Johnson Wood Foundation. In 2014, I was featured in SJ Magazine as one of New Jersey’s top psychiatrists. I have experience working with adults as well as adolescents suffering from both psychiatric diagnosis and substance use disorders and have extensive experience working in both out-patient and in-patient settings.
Adebisi Ayodele
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
Let's connect and work together! Are you feeling exhausted, low energy, having trouble sleeping, feeling sad or down? Are you having excessive fears or worry or extreme feelings of guilt? Are you having difficulty coping with daily problems or stress? Do you feel withdrawn from friends and activities? Have you noticed drastic mood changes of highs and lows? There is a reason why you feel the way you do, and there is help. I am here to listen, empathize, and try to understand how these issues affect you and your loved ones. Remember, your mental health can affect your physical health.
Let's connect and work together! Are you feeling exhausted, low energy, having trouble sleeping, feeling sad or down? Are you having excessive fears or worry or extreme feelings of guilt? Are you having difficulty coping with daily problems or stress? Do you feel withdrawn from friends and activities? Have you noticed drastic mood changes of highs and lows? There is a reason why you feel the way you do, and there is help. I am here to listen, empathize, and try to understand how these issues affect you and your loved ones. Remember, your mental health can affect your physical health.
Sandra G. Hershberg
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20817
As a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, and teacher of other mental health professionals, I have an abiding belief in the importance of a strong connection between patient and therapist in order to achieve growth and change. I have been successful in helping individuals struggling with painful feeling states, such as anxiety and depression, and problematic relationships to modulate intense feelings and to feel freer in their minds and in their lives.
As a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, and teacher of other mental health professionals, I have an abiding belief in the importance of a strong connection between patient and therapist in order to achieve growth and change. I have been successful in helping individuals struggling with painful feeling states, such as anxiety and depression, and problematic relationships to modulate intense feelings and to feel freer in their minds and in their lives.
Gioia M Guerrieri
Psychiatrist, DO, DFAPA, CYT-200
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
Not accepting new clients
Please feel free to schedule a 15-minute complimentary call to see if I would be a good fit for you (current wait-time: NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS). I treat each patient within a holistic frame that includes a review of the biological, psychological, and lifestyle factors that brought them to me: we work together to make a treatment plan. I ask my patients teach me about their mood experiences/symptoms and to share their personal goals. My practice style is Integrative: I combine Osteopathic, Yoga, and Nutrition principles in my work and have specific expertise in psychopharmacology. See below for qualifications/credentials.
Please feel free to schedule a 15-minute complimentary call to see if I would be a good fit for you (current wait-time: NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS). I treat each patient within a holistic frame that includes a review of the biological, psychological, and lifestyle factors that brought them to me: we work together to make a treatment plan. I ask my patients teach me about their mood experiences/symptoms and to share their personal goals. My practice style is Integrative: I combine Osteopathic, Yoga, and Nutrition principles in my work and have specific expertise in psychopharmacology. See below for qualifications/credentials.
Dr. Arif Noorbaksh
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20817
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, and/or bipolar and related disorders? I strongly believe in meeting patients where they are in their individual journeys. The ideal client is the one who attends their initial evaluation to talk through their experience and potential treatment options. I approach patient care holistically and attempt to develop an understanding of the patient’s lived experience and current symptoms.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, and/or bipolar and related disorders? I strongly believe in meeting patients where they are in their individual journeys. The ideal client is the one who attends their initial evaluation to talk through their experience and potential treatment options. I approach patient care holistically and attempt to develop an understanding of the patient’s lived experience and current symptoms.
Natalie Hart
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
Hello, I am Dr. Natalie Hart, a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Commonly, the focus of my interactions with clients is medication management. However, my approach is always holistic, regardless of the reason for the interaction. I believe therapeutic engagement with clients is required for effective treatment. My expertise is psychiatric medication education, with a focus on evidence-based management of major depression and anxiety disorders. I am also experienced in psychopharmacologic management of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Hello, I am Dr. Natalie Hart, a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Commonly, the focus of my interactions with clients is medication management. However, my approach is always holistic, regardless of the reason for the interaction. I believe therapeutic engagement with clients is required for effective treatment. My expertise is psychiatric medication education, with a focus on evidence-based management of major depression and anxiety disorders. I am also experienced in psychopharmacologic management of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
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Number of Psychiatrists in Bethesda, MD
200+
Average cost per session
$172
Psychiatrists in Bethesda, MD who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
93% | Depression |
78% | Bipolar Disorder |
72% | ADHD |
67% | Trauma and PTSD |
61% | Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) |
58% | Medication Management |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
92% | Cigna and Evernorth |
80% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
79% | Optum |
How Psychiatrists in Bethesda, MD see their clients
53% | In Person and Online | |
47% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
72% | Female | |
27% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurses
How can I find a psychiatrist in Bethesda?
The Psychology Today Directory enables you to search specifically for psychiatrists, using the drop down provider menu in the navigation bar, by city or zip code, or by the name of the psychiatrist. Search results provide detailed profiles of professionals, including their treatment approach and areas of expertise. In addition, listings provide important information about each psychiatrist’s credentials, fees, payment options, and insurance affiliations. Directory users can select psychiatrists who meet an array of personally-desired criteria, such as familiarity with a specific community or condition.
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
Psychiatrists are medical specialists who focus on understanding, diagnosing, and treating diseases of the brain and disorders of the mind and behavior. As physicians, psychiatrists are trained to recognize the often-subtle biological causes of mental disorders and to monitor the effects of mental disturbances on physical conditions, such as heart disease. Psychologists are especially attuned to the influence of early experience on development and behavior, emotional and cognitive processes, the nature of personality, and social functioning. They are also trained to deploy an array of psychological tests—IQ tests, personality tests, behavioral assessments—to gauge a person’s functioning.
What is a psychiatric nurse practitioner?
A psychiatric nurse practitioner, also known as a mental health nurse practitioner, is a registered nurse who completes advanced training in psychiatric care, earning either a master’s or doctoral degree in psychiatric nursing, and in the U.S., passes a national certification exam. Like psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions. In some locales, psychiatric nurse practitioners can offer the full range of psychiatric care, including prescribing and managing medication. In other places, they must work in collaboration with a physician.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed psychiatrist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors. All psychiatrists listed in the directory have a valid license issued by the state(s) in which they practice and are certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some individuals or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Can a psychiatrist prescribe medication?
Psychiatrists are licensed medical doctors who are trained to recognize the many ways body processes affect the functioning of the brain and mind. As physicians, they can prescribe medication. Patients who are prescribed medications will typically need to continue to see a psychiatrist so that the effects of the medication can be monitored. For many psychiatric conditions, including common disorders such as anxiety and depression, the preferred treatment is combination therapy—medication accompanied by psychotherapy.
Do psychiatrists offer therapy?
Psychiatrists are generally trained in a number of treatment modalities, including psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and, increasingly, somatic therapies. Typically, psychiatrists make a diagnosis and determine a course of treatment based on chemical or biological factors, using lab tests, brain scans and physical and psychological evaluations. While psychotherapy may be used in the first session to aid in diagnosis, it is not typically utilized in subsequent visits. In fact, after the introductory session, most sessions with a psychiatrist may only be 15-20 minutes in length and are largely focused on medication management. Many psychiatrists who do not offer psychotherapy work collaboratively with psychologists and other mental health clinicians and can refer clients seeking talk therapy to those providers.
How do I know if I need a psychiatrist or a therapist?
It is not always easy to know which type of mental health practitioner to choose. Many people are unaware of the root of their mental or behavioral problem. One way many people learn which type of care is best for them is by seeing their primary care provider first. Depending on the nature and severity of the symptoms, the physician may review their medical history or perform medical tests to determine whether biological factors are involved before making a referral. It is not necessary for a person to know precisely what type of care they need in order to seek help. Many psychiatrists and psychologists refer clients to each other depending on client needs.
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist?
A referral to a psychiatrist is often not required. However, seeing your primary care physician first can be helpful and actually prove to be a shortcut to getting what you need. Your PCP may have a clear idea whether psychiatric help is needed and/or which kind of mental health care would be most beneficial and refer you to the right type of practitioner. For that reason alone, some psychiatrists require a referral. Further, many insurance plans require a referral from a PCP if they cover all of part of the cost of seeing a specialist; if, however, you are paying out of pocket, you may not need a referral. In any case, a referral may speed the process of securing an appointment with a psychiatrist, especially in areas where there is a shortage of mental health specialists and new patients face long waits for appointments.