Psychiatrists in Columbia, MD
Lighthouse Mental Health Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-C, CRNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045 (Online Only)
Currently accepting psychiatric/mental health appointments, as well as weight loss and Bariatric psychiatric evaluations. (virtual appointments only). Lechia (pronounced Lee-sha) has a passion for helping people live their best lives. Life brings stress for everyone in some way, and how you deal with it makes the difference in your happiness and success. A healthy mental status helps. Whether you have been born with a mental illness, have been traumatized, abused, are making changes, or just are not able to handle life, we are here to help.
Currently accepting psychiatric/mental health appointments, as well as weight loss and Bariatric psychiatric evaluations. (virtual appointments only). Lechia (pronounced Lee-sha) has a passion for helping people live their best lives. Life brings stress for everyone in some way, and how you deal with it makes the difference in your happiness and success. A healthy mental status helps. Whether you have been born with a mental illness, have been traumatized, abused, are making changes, or just are not able to handle life, we are here to help.
Dr. Linda Alexandra Zetter
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, DNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21046 (Online Only)
Dr. Linda Zetter is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She has over 15 yrs experience in the mental health field. She has worked in the Veteran’s’ Administration caring for veterans with serious mental illness, PTSD, anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. She has managed acute care patients in an inpatient setting as well as with the geriatric population. She has a Master's Degree from the University of Maryland and a Doctorate from Chatham University.
Dr. Linda Zetter is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She has over 15 yrs experience in the mental health field. She has worked in the Veteran’s’ Administration caring for veterans with serious mental illness, PTSD, anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. She has managed acute care patients in an inpatient setting as well as with the geriatric population. She has a Master's Degree from the University of Maryland and a Doctorate from Chatham University.
Linh Register
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21046
Mrs. Register immigrated to the United State at the age of 11 from Vietnam. She grew up in Garden City, KS. She is the oldest of 8 children. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture from Louisiana State University and worked for a short time in that field before deciding to stay home full time to raise her three children. After her last child started Kindergarten, she wanted to pursue a career in nursing. Her first nursing job was at a maximum security forensic psychiatric hospital in Maryland. It was there that she decided to become a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Earned a Master's degree from Walden.
Mrs. Register immigrated to the United State at the age of 11 from Vietnam. She grew up in Garden City, KS. She is the oldest of 8 children. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture from Louisiana State University and worked for a short time in that field before deciding to stay home full time to raise her three children. After her last child started Kindergarten, she wanted to pursue a career in nursing. Her first nursing job was at a maximum security forensic psychiatric hospital in Maryland. It was there that she decided to become a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Earned a Master's degree from Walden.
Dr. Gifty Addai
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, CRNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044
Greetings! I am a nationally board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 12 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics in mental health. My approach is patient-centered and holistic, creating a partnership with each client. I advocate for patient empowerment through family and patient education, clear communication, and trust to help improve quality of life. My experience in medical and mental health allows me to make appropriate treatment plans, therapy and medication recommendations, if necessary. I believe in treating the root cause and not just treating symptoms.
Greetings! I am a nationally board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 12 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics in mental health. My approach is patient-centered and holistic, creating a partnership with each client. I advocate for patient empowerment through family and patient education, clear communication, and trust to help improve quality of life. My experience in medical and mental health allows me to make appropriate treatment plans, therapy and medication recommendations, if necessary. I believe in treating the root cause and not just treating symptoms.
Andy A Mattai
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045
Don't wait for an appointment! Are you looking for more personalized psychiatric care? I am a board-certified psychiatrist with a strong interest in ADHD and mood disorders. My training includes completion of a clinical research fellowship at the National Institutes of Mental Health. As a result, I am a strong proponent of evidence-based psychiatric treatments and using innovative techniques to help the improve the quality of life for my patients. Please call our office for an appointment.
Don't wait for an appointment! Are you looking for more personalized psychiatric care? I am a board-certified psychiatrist with a strong interest in ADHD and mood disorders. My training includes completion of a clinical research fellowship at the National Institutes of Mental Health. As a result, I am a strong proponent of evidence-based psychiatric treatments and using innovative techniques to help the improve the quality of life for my patients. Please call our office for an appointment.
Philominah Akinwumi
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
If you find yourself grappling with mental fatigue, overwhelming emotions, a loss of focus, challenges in task completion, feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, anxiety, and difficulty realizing your full potential, you are not alone. If you resonate with these struggles and are in search of a Psychiatric Mental Health provider who possesses exceptional active listening skills and is dedicated to shared decision-making, your search ends here. Welcome to the right place for understanding and support.
If you find yourself grappling with mental fatigue, overwhelming emotions, a loss of focus, challenges in task completion, feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, anxiety, and difficulty realizing your full potential, you are not alone. If you resonate with these struggles and are in search of a Psychiatric Mental Health provider who possesses exceptional active listening skills and is dedicated to shared decision-making, your search ends here. Welcome to the right place for understanding and support.
Terrye Mowatt
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044
Sometimes life does not go as smoothly as we would hope. Sometimes we need a little help negotiating life's challenges, particularly when we experience feelings of sadness, isolation, anxiety, or discontent. As a practitioner of psychiatry in the Washington-Baltimore area for over ten years, I have learned to look at individuals as a whole and help them draw on their strengths to negotiate life's obstacles. Doing so allows me to determine their needs and provide the compassionate, quality treatment that people deserve. I offer psychotherapy and medication management services to adults.
Sometimes life does not go as smoothly as we would hope. Sometimes we need a little help negotiating life's challenges, particularly when we experience feelings of sadness, isolation, anxiety, or discontent. As a practitioner of psychiatry in the Washington-Baltimore area for over ten years, I have learned to look at individuals as a whole and help them draw on their strengths to negotiate life's obstacles. Doing so allows me to determine their needs and provide the compassionate, quality treatment that people deserve. I offer psychotherapy and medication management services to adults.
Amanda Ismail
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, PMH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21046 (Online Only)
Telehealth Appointments Only.....Amanda Ismail is a board-certified registered nurse practitioner specializing in psychiatry and mental health. She has a bachelor's in nursing degree from Frostburg State University and earned her master's degree in nursing from Eastern Kentucky University’s Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program.
Telehealth Appointments Only.....Amanda Ismail is a board-certified registered nurse practitioner specializing in psychiatry and mental health. She has a bachelor's in nursing degree from Frostburg State University and earned her master's degree in nursing from Eastern Kentucky University’s Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program.
Suzzette Van-Lare
Physician Assistant, DMSc, PA-C
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21045 (Online Only)
Dr. Suzzette Van-Lare, DMSc, PA-C is a doctorally prepared Psychiatric Physician Associate in Maryland. She received her Doctorate in Medical Science from the University of Lynchburg and Masters in PA Practice from Campbell University. She has a decade of experience managing behavioral health conditions. She is very experienced with ketamine and offers ketamine treatment to qualified candidates. She has expertise in the management of a range of psychiatric disorders, including anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, ADHD, OCD and more.
Dr. Suzzette Van-Lare, DMSc, PA-C is a doctorally prepared Psychiatric Physician Associate in Maryland. She received her Doctorate in Medical Science from the University of Lynchburg and Masters in PA Practice from Campbell University. She has a decade of experience managing behavioral health conditions. She is very experienced with ketamine and offers ketamine treatment to qualified candidates. She has expertise in the management of a range of psychiatric disorders, including anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, ADHD, OCD and more.
IAW Behavioral Health & Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, Ed, CRNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045 (Online Only)
As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner serving Maryland residents aged 6 and above, I am dedicated to delivering thorough and cohesive care. I prioritize collaborative decision-making, partnering closely with you to tailor a personalized care plan that reflects your input and preferences. My expertise spans the management of various mental health conditions, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner serving Maryland residents aged 6 and above, I am dedicated to delivering thorough and cohesive care. I prioritize collaborative decision-making, partnering closely with you to tailor a personalized care plan that reflects your input and preferences. My expertise spans the management of various mental health conditions, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
Mindsense Serenity LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, CRNP, PMH
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21045
Mindsense Serenity LLC is a nurse practitioner-led mental health practice. Our comprehensive psychiatric services include psychiatric consultations, diagnostic assessments, evaluations, medication management, psychiatric treatment, adjunct supportive therapy and wellness care to children 13 + , adults and seniors. We are dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve mental wellness through their everyday mental health struggles. We provide Virtual and In-person services by Appointment. Please visit our "Website" to explore our services and book an appointment with Laurette Abunaw, PMHNP-BC . We are accepting "New Patients".
Mindsense Serenity LLC is a nurse practitioner-led mental health practice. Our comprehensive psychiatric services include psychiatric consultations, diagnostic assessments, evaluations, medication management, psychiatric treatment, adjunct supportive therapy and wellness care to children 13 + , adults and seniors. We are dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve mental wellness through their everyday mental health struggles. We provide Virtual and In-person services by Appointment. Please visit our "Website" to explore our services and book an appointment with Laurette Abunaw, PMHNP-BC . We are accepting "New Patients".
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Olivia Anaele-Nwogu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
Do you miss the casualness and thrill of your early relationship. As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with 12 years of experience I understand that good health cannot exist without mental health. I serve my patients by preventing, identifying, and treating psychiatric conditions through holistic approaches in many ways. I employ experience, culture, and history of patients to facilitate healing.
Do you miss the casualness and thrill of your early relationship. As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with 12 years of experience I understand that good health cannot exist without mental health. I serve my patients by preventing, identifying, and treating psychiatric conditions through holistic approaches in many ways. I employ experience, culture, and history of patients to facilitate healing.
Selam Tekie
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the impact of mental illness on you and your household? Finding the right diagnosis and treatment can be challenging but you don’t have to face it alone. I specialize in providing compassionate care for individuals aged 6 and above, dealing with a range of mental health conditions including(but not limited to) bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and schizophrenia. Break the silence surrounding your mental health to start/promote your healing journey through open conversation. My approach begins with active listening, where I will truly hear your concerns and experiences.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the impact of mental illness on you and your household? Finding the right diagnosis and treatment can be challenging but you don’t have to face it alone. I specialize in providing compassionate care for individuals aged 6 and above, dealing with a range of mental health conditions including(but not limited to) bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and schizophrenia. Break the silence surrounding your mental health to start/promote your healing journey through open conversation. My approach begins with active listening, where I will truly hear your concerns and experiences.
Kasheria West
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044
Accepting New Clients. Kasheria West is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who uses various treatments, including psychiatric evaluations, psychosocial interventions, and medication management. Her specialty is devoted to diagnosing, preventing, and treating mental disorders. Through comprehensive assessment, personalized treatment planning, and ongoing support, she strive to empower her patients to thrive in all aspects of their lives. She aspire to be a trusted partner in her patients mental health journey, offering hope, guidance, and advocacy every step of the way.
Accepting New Clients. Kasheria West is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who uses various treatments, including psychiatric evaluations, psychosocial interventions, and medication management. Her specialty is devoted to diagnosing, preventing, and treating mental disorders. Through comprehensive assessment, personalized treatment planning, and ongoing support, she strive to empower her patients to thrive in all aspects of their lives. She aspire to be a trusted partner in her patients mental health journey, offering hope, guidance, and advocacy every step of the way.
Dr. Biliki Douglas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21045
Accepting New Patients! My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. My experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychiatric care. I treat several mental health disorders and provide a neutral ground to patients.
Accepting New Patients! My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. My experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychiatric care. I treat several mental health disorders and provide a neutral ground to patients.
Alisha Shim
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
Hi there! I'm Allie. I am an enthusiastic dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. As a compassionate and supportive provider, I want to help you find the motivation and support you need to achieve your personal goals.
Hi there! I'm Allie. I am an enthusiastic dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. As a compassionate and supportive provider, I want to help you find the motivation and support you need to achieve your personal goals.
NKT Behavioral Health Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21045 (Online Only)
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) since 2021. I manages and treats adult patients with a range of mental health ailments. I specializes in treating anxiety, depression, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), sleep issues, and stress across the lifespan. I am compassionate and dedicated to my patients and looks forward at their speedy recovery. My motivation is to make a difference in people’s lives and in my community.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) since 2021. I manages and treats adult patients with a range of mental health ailments. I specializes in treating anxiety, depression, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), sleep issues, and stress across the lifespan. I am compassionate and dedicated to my patients and looks forward at their speedy recovery. My motivation is to make a difference in people’s lives and in my community.
Synergy Strive
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CNSNP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21046 (Online Only)
Synergy Strive is a diverse team of solution-focused clinicians with the goal of helping adults, teens, adolescents, and children uncover their true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can’t change difficult situations of the past, we can help you get on a path of healthy discovery. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, we’re ready to work with you to achieve your goals.
Synergy Strive is a diverse team of solution-focused clinicians with the goal of helping adults, teens, adolescents, and children uncover their true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can’t change difficult situations of the past, we can help you get on a path of healthy discovery. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, we’re ready to work with you to achieve your goals.
Usha Bachani
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044
As a child psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, I have a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health issues in children and adolescents. With advanced training and expertise in both psychiatry and psychoanalysis, I offer a unique blend of treatment approaches to help my patients achieve their full potential.
As a child psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, I have a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health issues in children and adolescents. With advanced training and expertise in both psychiatry and psychoanalysis, I offer a unique blend of treatment approaches to help my patients achieve their full potential.
Geraldine Nkwain
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, CRNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045 (Online Only)
Now accepting new patients for telehealth appointments! Geraldine, a passionate psychiatric nurse practitioner with a doctorate degree, is dedicated to helping you live your best life. With over 13 years of experience, she specializes in holistic wellness, effective communication, and empathy. From children to older adults, she supports clients through various challenges, including trauma, addiction, relationship issues, and more. Geraldine's approach involves active listening and individualized treatment plans to promote self-management and independence. Patient education and collaboration are at the core of her practice.
Now accepting new patients for telehealth appointments! Geraldine, a passionate psychiatric nurse practitioner with a doctorate degree, is dedicated to helping you live your best life. With over 13 years of experience, she specializes in holistic wellness, effective communication, and empathy. From children to older adults, she supports clients through various challenges, including trauma, addiction, relationship issues, and more. Geraldine's approach involves active listening and individualized treatment plans to promote self-management and independence. Patient education and collaboration are at the core of her practice.
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Number of Psychiatrists in Columbia, MD
100+
Average cost per session
$160
Psychiatrists in Columbia, MD who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
92% | Depression |
88% | Bipolar Disorder |
80% | ADHD |
72% | Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) |
70% | Trauma and PTSD |
70% | Medication Management |
Average years in practice
6 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
89% | Cigna and Evernorth |
88% | CareFirst |
82% | Aetna |
How Psychiatrists in Columbia, MD see their clients
61% | In Person and Online | |
39% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
74% | Female | |
26% | Male |
FAQs - About Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurses
How can I find a psychiatrist in Columbia?
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.