Psychiatrists in Maryland
Pendulum Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
Many African American men lacked emotional support and validation from a young age.
It is time to bring the negative stigma of seeking help for mental health issues to an end. It is a stigma when a person with mental illness is mocked or called weak for seeking help. Black Americans are less likely to seek mental health care. Statistics tell us that about 25% of African Americans seek mental health treatment, compared to 40% of white Americans. For black men the numbers are even less. Seeking help from a culturally competent therapist can assist with managing and overcoming these effects. At Pendulum Psychiatry we aim to provide a safer, more welcoming space for Black men seeking medication management and therapy.
Many African American men lacked emotional support and validation from a young age.
It is time to bring the negative stigma of seeking help for mental health issues to an end. It is a stigma when a person with mental illness is mocked or called weak for seeking help. Black Americans are less likely to seek mental health care. Statistics tell us that about 25% of African Americans seek mental health treatment, compared to 40% of white Americans. For black men the numbers are even less. Seeking help from a culturally competent therapist can assist with managing and overcoming these effects. At Pendulum Psychiatry we aim to provide a safer, more welcoming space for Black men seeking medication management and therapy.
Tolulope Ige
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21231 (Online Only)
Tolu is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than six years of experience working with patients with mental health concerns across the lifespan. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Maryland. He worked as a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse in various settings, including inpatient psychiatry, Crisis Intervention, home health, Addiction, education, and outpatient psychiatry. Tolu received his Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University.
Tolu is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than six years of experience working with patients with mental health concerns across the lifespan. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Maryland. He worked as a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse in various settings, including inpatient psychiatry, Crisis Intervention, home health, Addiction, education, and outpatient psychiatry. Tolu received his Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University.
Brenda Pearson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21046 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience in understanding how physical and psychological illness affect the mind and body. I have learned that no one treatment is always effective for every person and any one ailment. My focus is holistic and I welcome natural treatments that have proven to be effective in providing relief as well as pharmacologic treatments. I truly believe the best outcome and optimal level of wellness is achieved when the patient can concurrently participate in therapy and is an active participant in their mental health treatment.
I have extensive experience in understanding how physical and psychological illness affect the mind and body. I have learned that no one treatment is always effective for every person and any one ailment. My focus is holistic and I welcome natural treatments that have proven to be effective in providing relief as well as pharmacologic treatments. I truly believe the best outcome and optimal level of wellness is achieved when the patient can concurrently participate in therapy and is an active participant in their mental health treatment.
Amoah Asante
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21202
My ideal client is an adult who is struggling with adult ADHD & depression. You may feel overwhelmed and struggle to complete tasks and you may experience a lack of motivation and energy that makes it challenging to engage in these tasks or daily activities. You might find it difficult to get out of bed or take care of basic tasks due to depressive symptoms.
My ideal client is an adult who is struggling with adult ADHD & depression. You may feel overwhelmed and struggle to complete tasks and you may experience a lack of motivation and energy that makes it challenging to engage in these tasks or daily activities. You might find it difficult to get out of bed or take care of basic tasks due to depressive symptoms.
Cholet Kelly Josué
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Laurel, MD 20707
**Accepting new clients.** Each person is unique in their cultural and social background. I take time to understand the whole person and treat patients with an individual, integrative approach, using both medication and other evidence-based strategies (including brain/behavioral modification tools). I also offer cannabis certifications in compliance with MMCC. I see children, adolescents, and adults and have been practicing medicine in the DMV for 12 years. I have specialized training in behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry from the University of Illinois at Chicago and Shepherd-Pratt. I treat gaming, social media addiction.
**Accepting new clients.** Each person is unique in their cultural and social background. I take time to understand the whole person and treat patients with an individual, integrative approach, using both medication and other evidence-based strategies (including brain/behavioral modification tools). I also offer cannabis certifications in compliance with MMCC. I see children, adolescents, and adults and have been practicing medicine in the DMV for 12 years. I have specialized training in behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry from the University of Illinois at Chicago and Shepherd-Pratt. I treat gaming, social media addiction.
Dr. Julaine Newell
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, CRNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
My focus is on clients seeking therapy tailored to address their unique struggles with Generalized Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Stress Management, Depression, and Communication Skills. My therapeutic approach is dedicated to addressing the symptoms of insomnia, fatigue, low motivation, panic disorder, and many more. I aim to provide empathetic and effective interventions to help manage mental health symptoms and impairments. Together, we work to identify how, and which medications can support the effectiveness of your current talk therapy treatments.
My focus is on clients seeking therapy tailored to address their unique struggles with Generalized Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Stress Management, Depression, and Communication Skills. My therapeutic approach is dedicated to addressing the symptoms of insomnia, fatigue, low motivation, panic disorder, and many more. I aim to provide empathetic and effective interventions to help manage mental health symptoms and impairments. Together, we work to identify how, and which medications can support the effectiveness of your current talk therapy treatments.
First Royal Health Care Service, Inc
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, CRNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20901
At First Royal Health Care Services, we provide mental health assessment and develop individualized treatment plan based on your unique goals for treatment. Our directive is to get more people living with mental illness to recovery faster by combining clinical care, advocacy, research, and education to transform their lives. Our mission is to deliver gratifying cost-effective and humanistic outcomes in providing quality psychiatric care. We want our patients to have the confidence in expressing and placing their trust in us. At First Royal Health Care Services, we take Pride in your well-being and work with you through recovery
At First Royal Health Care Services, we provide mental health assessment and develop individualized treatment plan based on your unique goals for treatment. Our directive is to get more people living with mental illness to recovery faster by combining clinical care, advocacy, research, and education to transform their lives. Our mission is to deliver gratifying cost-effective and humanistic outcomes in providing quality psychiatric care. We want our patients to have the confidence in expressing and placing their trust in us. At First Royal Health Care Services, we take Pride in your well-being and work with you through recovery
Jartu Nylander
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Middle River, MD 21220
Mental health is just as important as physical health. Your psychological state affects every aspect of your life, including your relationships, work, and overall wellbeing. I'm Jartu and it is an honor to be apart of your transformation. I have worked as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for over two years. I have gained knowledge enabling me to handle your psychiatric medication needs from the initial evaluations, to refilling your current psychiatric prescriptions. Whether your healing from trauma, seeking guidance through life's challenges or seeking balance/harmony, I provide a safe haven to share your thoughts and feelings.
Mental health is just as important as physical health. Your psychological state affects every aspect of your life, including your relationships, work, and overall wellbeing. I'm Jartu and it is an honor to be apart of your transformation. I have worked as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for over two years. I have gained knowledge enabling me to handle your psychiatric medication needs from the initial evaluations, to refilling your current psychiatric prescriptions. Whether your healing from trauma, seeking guidance through life's challenges or seeking balance/harmony, I provide a safe haven to share your thoughts and feelings.
Folasade 'sade' Fawehinmi Alaba
Psychiatric Nurse, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Looking for purpose? Trying to understand life? Hard transition from or to the league? Questioning God? At the end of your rope? I may not have the answers but I can help you process your questions, your thoughts, and your situations. I'm here to team with you through this journey. I can partner with you and provide the needed support through life transitions, self-exploration, and self-development. Whether you are someone who is looking to understand their thoughts and behaviors, a couple looking to improve their relationship, or an athlete looking for an unbiased listening ear, I'm the therapist for you.
Looking for purpose? Trying to understand life? Hard transition from or to the league? Questioning God? At the end of your rope? I may not have the answers but I can help you process your questions, your thoughts, and your situations. I'm here to team with you through this journey. I can partner with you and provide the needed support through life transitions, self-exploration, and self-development. Whether you are someone who is looking to understand their thoughts and behaviors, a couple looking to improve their relationship, or an athlete looking for an unbiased listening ear, I'm the therapist for you.
Denoor Healthcare Services Inc
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, CRNP-PM, MSN, BSN, PHN
Verified Verified
Reisterstown, MD 21136
At Denoor Healthcare Services Inc, we focus on your needs and goals.
At Denoor Healthcare Services Inc, we focus on your needs and goals.
Jason Eliassaint
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20902
My name is Jason, I am a licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), specializing in anxiety, panic disorder, depression, trauma, ADHD, bipolar disorders, and schizophrenia. My goal is to create strong and trusting relationships with my patients in order to pursue the best course of effective treatment. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, and families. My sympathetic, kindhearted, and caring approaches to each individual patients make me capable of reaching the core of each of my patients’ issues and empowers them to enhance their awareness of their potentials in dealing with treatment and recovery
My name is Jason, I am a licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), specializing in anxiety, panic disorder, depression, trauma, ADHD, bipolar disorders, and schizophrenia. My goal is to create strong and trusting relationships with my patients in order to pursue the best course of effective treatment. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, and families. My sympathetic, kindhearted, and caring approaches to each individual patients make me capable of reaching the core of each of my patients’ issues and empowers them to enhance their awareness of their potentials in dealing with treatment and recovery
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (Online Only)
I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice. I have eight years of experience in behavioral/mental health. I help my clients navigate emotional and psychological challenges by providing high-quality evidence-based care. My expertise spans multiple treatment areas, including depression, anxiety, other mood disorders and ADHD. My practice is dedicated to fostering a nurturing safe space for clients to share their stories, seek guidance, and, ultimately, work towards a brighter future.
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Peace & Positivity Mental Health Services, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Waldorf, MD 20602 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Are you finding it difficult to cope with life’s stressors? Are you noticing that it is difficult to cope with life because of your symptoms? We are all affected by emotional, psychological, or social situations that disturb our mental health. These disruptions cause problems that change our thinking, mood, and behavior. Let us work together to develop a plan to ease your stress and navigate your obstacles. Continue reading to learn how booking a session is the best decision for you.
Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Are you finding it difficult to cope with life’s stressors? Are you noticing that it is difficult to cope with life because of your symptoms? We are all affected by emotional, psychological, or social situations that disturb our mental health. These disruptions cause problems that change our thinking, mood, and behavior. Let us work together to develop a plan to ease your stress and navigate your obstacles. Continue reading to learn how booking a session is the best decision for you.
Temitope Adedapo
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Temitope Adedapo is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about caring for patients. She works with patients across the lifespan who experience depression, mood disorders, ADHD, psychotic disorders and more. During treatment, she ensures holistic care to patients by providing active listening and culturally sensitive care. Temitope stays current with new advances in mental health treatment and therapies to best treat patients. Temitope is licensed n Maryland to provide psychiatric services both in office and telehealth.
Temitope Adedapo is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about caring for patients. She works with patients across the lifespan who experience depression, mood disorders, ADHD, psychotic disorders and more. During treatment, she ensures holistic care to patients by providing active listening and culturally sensitive care. Temitope stays current with new advances in mental health treatment and therapies to best treat patients. Temitope is licensed n Maryland to provide psychiatric services both in office and telehealth.
Adaku Anike
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with great interpersonal skills and experience in emergency room psych consult, inpatient, and outpatient health care settings.
Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with great interpersonal skills and experience in emergency room psych consult, inpatient, and outpatient health care settings.
Donavon Counseling Services LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 (Online Only)
A psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner on a mission to normalize seeking mental health services. We all struggle with mental health challenges at some point in our existence. It is okay to talk about it and to seek help. You are not alone. It will be an honor for Donavon Counseling Services to be your partner in this journey of rediscovery and recovery.
A psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner on a mission to normalize seeking mental health services. We all struggle with mental health challenges at some point in our existence. It is okay to talk about it and to seek help. You are not alone. It will be an honor for Donavon Counseling Services to be your partner in this journey of rediscovery and recovery.
Melanie Osefo
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Bowie, MD 20720 (Online Only)
Navigating the path to mental well-being is a deeply personal journey, and I am here to be your guide. Recognizing the unique challenges that accompany conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, schizoaffective disorder, and more, I bring a personalized and compassionate approach to help individuals overcome these struggles. Daily tasks can sometimes feel overwhelming, making accomplishment seem distant. If the noise of the world makes it challenging to quiet your mind, I offer understanding and support.
Navigating the path to mental well-being is a deeply personal journey, and I am here to be your guide. Recognizing the unique challenges that accompany conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, schizoaffective disorder, and more, I bring a personalized and compassionate approach to help individuals overcome these struggles. Daily tasks can sometimes feel overwhelming, making accomplishment seem distant. If the noise of the world makes it challenging to quiet your mind, I offer understanding and support.
Amoah Asante
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20850
My ideal client is an adult who is struggling with adult ADHD & depression. You may feel overwhelmed and struggle to complete tasks and you may experience a lack of motivation and energy that makes it challenging to engage in these tasks or daily activities. You might find it difficult to get out of bed or take care of basic tasks due to depressive symptoms.
My ideal client is an adult who is struggling with adult ADHD & depression. You may feel overwhelmed and struggle to complete tasks and you may experience a lack of motivation and energy that makes it challenging to engage in these tasks or daily activities. You might find it difficult to get out of bed or take care of basic tasks due to depressive symptoms.
Awesome Experience Psychiatric Services, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Waldorf, MD 20601
I treat patients with a variety of mental health conditions: Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, PTSD, Schizophrenia, SUD, BPD. I have the privilege to work with a diverse population providing culturally competent care and eliminate stigmas associated with mental health. I will be honored to help you navigate your mental health. We will empower you with coping skills to lead a productive life. It is always challenging when your life changes direction, whether anticipated or not. Sometimes we need some new tools to help us dealing with these changes. We assess, diagnose, treat mental health conditions.
I treat patients with a variety of mental health conditions: Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, PTSD, Schizophrenia, SUD, BPD. I have the privilege to work with a diverse population providing culturally competent care and eliminate stigmas associated with mental health. I will be honored to help you navigate your mental health. We will empower you with coping skills to lead a productive life. It is always challenging when your life changes direction, whether anticipated or not. Sometimes we need some new tools to help us dealing with these changes. We assess, diagnose, treat mental health conditions.
Better You Healthcare Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21045
My name is Olajumoke Rotimi. I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner I am licensed in Maryland, DC, and VA. I am very excited to join this community with other mental health professionals. I work with all ages across the lifespan. I am available to see private pay clients. My primary areas of focus for medication management include depression, anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, and ADHD.
My name is Olajumoke Rotimi. I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner I am licensed in Maryland, DC, and VA. I am very excited to join this community with other mental health professionals. I work with all ages across the lifespan. I am available to see private pay clients. My primary areas of focus for medication management include depression, anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, and ADHD.
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Black and African American Psychiatrists
As an African American, why might I wish to see a therapist who is African American?
African American clients may seek out African American therapists for several reasons, foremost being a sense of cultural understanding and the possibility of shared experiences. Cultural sensitivity and context on the part of the therapist may make it easier to form a therapeutic alliance and to focus on the work of therapy without the need to explain or educate a therapist on cultural matters. It may also be empowering to work with a therapist who shares one’s racial or ethnic background. It is important to note that a therapist who demonstrates cultural sensitivity can be highly effective even if they do not share a client’s background or race.
Can clients benefit from working with a therapist who shares their race or ethnicity?
Yes, having a therapist who shares a client’s race or ethnicity is often valuable, especially if it fosters a strong therapeutic alliance between the two. While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic effectiveness. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who has an understanding of a client’s background and perhaps also shared life experiences. It should be noted that many clients form a strong bond with their therapist regardless of their race or ethnicity. This is a personal decision, and it depends on the therapist, the client, and the connection between the two.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with African American clients?
Clients can ask therapists directly about their experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds, including with African American individuals. You may wish to inquire whether a therapist has undertaken training in cultural competence broadly, and how specifically they would ensure that their approach is sensitive to the needs of African American clients. Therapy involves honesty and trust, so it’s best for clients to share concerns about their therapist’s cultural competence at the outset. And a good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals based on the concerns you articulate.
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
It’s important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive because everyone comes to therapy with a unique background and set of experiences. Being aware of culture and cultural differences between people is important for understanding clients, as is coming to therapy with an open mind, recognizing that the therapist doesn’t necessarily understand everything and that the client can help guide the way.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of Black therapists?
The directory of Black therapists includes therapists who have self-identified their ethnicity in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist who can provide a cultural match. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their ethnicity in their profile, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. In situations where the number of therapists who have identified as Black is limited, the directory will also show therapists who have undergone specific multicultural training or have extensive experience working with clients from relevant cultural backgrounds.