Adoption Psychiatrists in Howard County, MD

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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.
(240) 628-6892 View (240) 628-6892
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Gladstone Psychiatry and Wellness
Psychiatrist, LSCW, MD, CRNP
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21046
Mental Health Care – For Everyone. At Gladstone Psychiatry, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality mental health care. We use an individualized approach to help clients get their lives back on track. Our treatment approach is more than just medicine. Our psychiatrists work with you to provide evidence-based treatments, unique to your lifestyle and challenges. We believe in a holistic view of medicine and provide personalized care to each patient, while making it affordable, inclusive and easy to access.
Mental Health Care – For Everyone. At Gladstone Psychiatry, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality mental health care. We use an individualized approach to help clients get their lives back on track. Our treatment approach is more than just medicine. Our psychiatrists work with you to provide evidence-based treatments, unique to your lifestyle and challenges. We believe in a holistic view of medicine and provide personalized care to each patient, while making it affordable, inclusive and easy to access.
(443) 708-5856 View (443) 708-5856
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Brett Greenberger
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044
Dr. Brett Greenberger is dually board-certified in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry and Adult Psychiatry. He specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, young adults and adults. He is the founder of Collaborative Counseling Center in Howard County, MD (www.collaborativecounselingcenter.com). He provides psychiatric services including psychiatric evaluations, ADHD evaluations and medication management. He believes in treating the whole client as they exist within their environment, which includes their family, school and community. Dr. Greenberger uses a strengths-based approach to treatment that focuses on improving client overall health and wellness.
Dr. Brett Greenberger is dually board-certified in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry and Adult Psychiatry. He specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, young adults and adults. He is the founder of Collaborative Counseling Center in Howard County, MD (www.collaborativecounselingcenter.com). He provides psychiatric services including psychiatric evaluations, ADHD evaluations and medication management. He believes in treating the whole client as they exist within their environment, which includes their family, school and community. Dr. Greenberger uses a strengths-based approach to treatment that focuses on improving client overall health and wellness.
(443) 219-1680 View (443) 219-1680
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Joy Eghaghe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CRNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21043
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive privileges. I believe in creating an atmosphere that is focussed on helping clients feel safe protected and heard. I believe in a solution-focused approach in managing my clients who happen to be my absolute priority. I will work with you without bias or judgement. Be rest assured that during therapy/treatment, I will provide evidence based methods to help you achieve balance through collaborative efforts. I have discovered personalized solutions that work. Let's do it!
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive privileges. I believe in creating an atmosphere that is focussed on helping clients feel safe protected and heard. I believe in a solution-focused approach in managing my clients who happen to be my absolute priority. I will work with you without bias or judgement. Be rest assured that during therapy/treatment, I will provide evidence based methods to help you achieve balance through collaborative efforts. I have discovered personalized solutions that work. Let's do it!
(443) 647-9128 View (443) 647-9128
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Nahid Gooya
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21046
NOW Accepting NEW Patients! As a board-certified Physician Assistant (PA-C), I am passionate about providing excellent and comprehensive patient care with treatment plans tailored to meet the needs of each patient. By building unique relationships with patients, I create a supportive environment to help each patient pave their path to recovery.
NOW Accepting NEW Patients! As a board-certified Physician Assistant (PA-C), I am passionate about providing excellent and comprehensive patient care with treatment plans tailored to meet the needs of each patient. By building unique relationships with patients, I create a supportive environment to help each patient pave their path to recovery.
(443) 331-5907 View (443) 331-5907
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Dina M Sztein
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21046
I'm a child and adolescent psychiatrist, and work with young children through young adults needing medications to treat psychiatric conditions, including: developmental disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, OCD, PTSD and other mood and anxiety-related conditions. I believe close collaboration with parents and other treatment providers is necessary to ensure children and adolescents get the best psychiatric care possible.
I'm a child and adolescent psychiatrist, and work with young children through young adults needing medications to treat psychiatric conditions, including: developmental disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, OCD, PTSD and other mood and anxiety-related conditions. I believe close collaboration with parents and other treatment providers is necessary to ensure children and adolescents get the best psychiatric care possible.
(443) 708-5856 View (443) 708-5856
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Riechi Health Services LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, RN, BSN
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21042
At Riechi Health Services LLC, our approach is driven by the fact that mental wellness is a personal journey. With degrees from Bowie State and Walden Universities, and DNP in view, I, Chioma Okechukwu is a compassionate Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner that desires to assist you on this journey. Struggling to connect with people of little common interest? The burden of making others priority is eating you up? Under the pressure of living up to other people's expectation? Afraid you may relapse? These and more can get you stuck at a crossroad. I'm non-judgmental, patient, have a listening ear, and knows you are unique.
At Riechi Health Services LLC, our approach is driven by the fact that mental wellness is a personal journey. With degrees from Bowie State and Walden Universities, and DNP in view, I, Chioma Okechukwu is a compassionate Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner that desires to assist you on this journey. Struggling to connect with people of little common interest? The burden of making others priority is eating you up? Under the pressure of living up to other people's expectation? Afraid you may relapse? These and more can get you stuck at a crossroad. I'm non-judgmental, patient, have a listening ear, and knows you are unique.
(410) 824-5393 x1 View (410) 824-5393 x1
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Samuel T Goldberg
Psychiatrist, MD, DFAPA
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044
Samuel T. Goldberg, M.D., is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He is on the faculties of the Washington Baltimore Center for Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, and the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, where he has three times been named Teacher of the Year. Dr Goldberg was also honored with the Wendell Muncie Award by the Maryland Psychiatric Society. His recent publications and public lectures have concerned psychoanalytic perspectives on the works of William Shakespeare. His private practice of psychiatry and psychoanalysis centers in Columbia, Maryland.
Samuel T. Goldberg, M.D., is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He is on the faculties of the Washington Baltimore Center for Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, and the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, where he has three times been named Teacher of the Year. Dr Goldberg was also honored with the Wendell Muncie Award by the Maryland Psychiatric Society. His recent publications and public lectures have concerned psychoanalytic perspectives on the works of William Shakespeare. His private practice of psychiatry and psychoanalysis centers in Columbia, Maryland.
(410) 696-4428 View (410) 696-4428
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Phyllis J Heffner
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044
Do you/your child experience depression or anxiety that prevent you from feeling your best or living up to your potential? Does your child (or do you) find it hard to pay attention or act impulsively? Does your child have autism or emotional or behavioral problems? These issues can make life challenging, yet are often improved using natural methods. I practice holistic, integrative child, adolescent and adult psychiatry with the focus on finding and treating the underlying cause of each person's emotional and behavioral problems, often with natural methods rather than medications. NEW-online Scheduling available www.holisticchildpsychiatry.com
Do you/your child experience depression or anxiety that prevent you from feeling your best or living up to your potential? Does your child (or do you) find it hard to pay attention or act impulsively? Does your child have autism or emotional or behavioral problems? These issues can make life challenging, yet are often improved using natural methods. I practice holistic, integrative child, adolescent and adult psychiatry with the focus on finding and treating the underlying cause of each person's emotional and behavioral problems, often with natural methods rather than medications. NEW-online Scheduling available www.holisticchildpsychiatry.com
(410) 695-6398 View (410) 695-6398
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VirtualPsychiatricCare.com
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044  (Online Only)
We are board-certified to treat Children and Adults. Accepting new patients via telehealth visits in Maryland for psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment for a virtual online visit today. Evening and weekend hours are available. We offer affordable rates-Initial Psychiatric Eval $199, Follow-ups are $99. Accepting some insurances insurances.
We are board-certified to treat Children and Adults. Accepting new patients via telehealth visits in Maryland for psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment for a virtual online visit today. Evening and weekend hours are available. We offer affordable rates-Initial Psychiatric Eval $199, Follow-ups are $99. Accepting some insurances insurances.
(833) 321-0393 View (833) 321-0393
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Chelsia Burkes-Brown
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044
Chelsia Burkes-Brown is a Board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who sees clients in Oregon, Maryland, Washington, Maryland and Florida. She has over eleven years of nursing experience in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric care across the lifespan. She is committed to providing both competent and compassionate care to her clients. She places high value on a client’s full participation in the development of each treatment plan to encourage compliance and believes everyone deserves to have access to high-quality mental health care. She specializes in children, teenagers, and young adults.
Chelsia Burkes-Brown is a Board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who sees clients in Oregon, Maryland, Washington, Maryland and Florida. She has over eleven years of nursing experience in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric care across the lifespan. She is committed to providing both competent and compassionate care to her clients. She places high value on a client’s full participation in the development of each treatment plan to encourage compliance and believes everyone deserves to have access to high-quality mental health care. She specializes in children, teenagers, and young adults.
(443) 232-9503 View (443) 232-9503
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Dr. Allen Masry
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21045
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.
(667) 326-8859 View (667) 326-8859

Online Psychiatrists

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Michelle L. Briggs, Nurse Practitioner, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21286  (Online Only)
I am a Psychiatric Mental-Health Nurse Practitioner with 30 years experience in the field. I am a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and University of Maryland Schools of Nursing. I have practiced in inpatient, emergency room, mobile crisis, home care, day hospital, and out patient settings. I am licensed to provide psychiatric evaluation, medication management and psychotherapy to ages 16 and over. I have specialized in geriatric, adult and young adult , substance misuse, mood disorder, anxiety disorder, adoption, grief, gender identity and family crisis. I recently became certified as a psychedelic assisted therapist.
I am a Psychiatric Mental-Health Nurse Practitioner with 30 years experience in the field. I am a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and University of Maryland Schools of Nursing. I have practiced in inpatient, emergency room, mobile crisis, home care, day hospital, and out patient settings. I am licensed to provide psychiatric evaluation, medication management and psychotherapy to ages 16 and over. I have specialized in geriatric, adult and young adult , substance misuse, mood disorder, anxiety disorder, adoption, grief, gender identity and family crisis. I recently became certified as a psychedelic assisted therapist.
(443) 241-5272 View (443) 241-5272
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David E Scharff
Psychiatrist, MD, FABP
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
I'm a psychoanalyst who works with adults, children, couples and families, and have a subspecialty in sexual difficulties. I have taught and written about issues across many areas of the life cycle, and am probably best known for my treatment and teaching about couple and family difficulties. Although I am a psychiatrist, I only prescribe for patients I treat with psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.
I'm a psychoanalyst who works with adults, children, couples and families, and have a subspecialty in sexual difficulties. I have taught and written about issues across many areas of the life cycle, and am probably best known for my treatment and teaching about couple and family difficulties. Although I am a psychiatrist, I only prescribe for patients I treat with psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.
(240) 209-9657 View (240) 209-9657
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Grace Schwartz
Physician Assistant
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21230
Grace is a compassionate psychiatric practitioner who is eager to help patients on their journey toward a brighter and more fulfilling future. For the past three years and throughout the pandemic, she has been working at a high volume, high acuity Emergency Department in Baltimore, MD. She received her Certificate of Added Qualifications in Emergency Medicine. During her time in the Emergency Department, she realized how vital mental health was to patients’ overall health, well-being, and happiness.
Grace is a compassionate psychiatric practitioner who is eager to help patients on their journey toward a brighter and more fulfilling future. For the past three years and throughout the pandemic, she has been working at a high volume, high acuity Emergency Department in Baltimore, MD. She received her Certificate of Added Qualifications in Emergency Medicine. During her time in the Emergency Department, she realized how vital mental health was to patients’ overall health, well-being, and happiness.
(443) 706-8582 View (443) 706-8582
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Arise & Shine Health Center, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
We embrace an integrated, strength-based approach to promoting wellness. We work with children, adolescents, young adults, and families affected by a variety of behavioral health symptoms. We have worked extensively with children and adolescents struggling with significant mood and behavioral dysregulation related to Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety and ADHD. Our experience extends to college age. We will work with you to take control of your life so that you can be in charge once again. We are compassionate, warm, and welcoming mental health providers who focus on changing the lives of our patients .
We embrace an integrated, strength-based approach to promoting wellness. We work with children, adolescents, young adults, and families affected by a variety of behavioral health symptoms. We have worked extensively with children and adolescents struggling with significant mood and behavioral dysregulation related to Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety and ADHD. Our experience extends to college age. We will work with you to take control of your life so that you can be in charge once again. We are compassionate, warm, and welcoming mental health providers who focus on changing the lives of our patients .
(410) 220-4129 View (410) 220-4129
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Christina Ekoko Abange
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, CRNP, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Dr. Christina Ekoko Abange is an experienced and compassionate Pediatric, Geriatric, and Psychiatric Nurse with 13 years in the industry. Patient rights advocate with excellent communication and critical thinking skills. Track record for demonstrating strong leadership, team management, crisis management, and organizational skills. Patient-focused care provider dedicated to patient success. Dr. Christina Ekoko Abange is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Certified Registered Nurse (CRN)
Dr. Christina Ekoko Abange is an experienced and compassionate Pediatric, Geriatric, and Psychiatric Nurse with 13 years in the industry. Patient rights advocate with excellent communication and critical thinking skills. Track record for demonstrating strong leadership, team management, crisis management, and organizational skills. Patient-focused care provider dedicated to patient success. Dr. Christina Ekoko Abange is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Certified Registered Nurse (CRN)
(240) 202-3319 View (240) 202-3319
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Raymond S Hoffman
Psychiatrist, MD, FIPA
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21409
I am a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst in practice in the Cape St. Clair area of Annapolis, MD, downtown Easton, MD, and in northern Caroline County, MD. My experience spans many years in the medication management of major and minor psychiatric disorders, but also in in-depth psychotherapeutic treatment of depression, anxiety, inhibitions, trauma, dissociation, attachment issues, relational challenges, and addiction. I am also experienced in the supervision of therapists expanding their psychodynamic and psychoanalytic knowledge base and in providing personal psychotherapy and control analysis for students in these disciplines.
I am a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst in practice in the Cape St. Clair area of Annapolis, MD, downtown Easton, MD, and in northern Caroline County, MD. My experience spans many years in the medication management of major and minor psychiatric disorders, but also in in-depth psychotherapeutic treatment of depression, anxiety, inhibitions, trauma, dissociation, attachment issues, relational challenges, and addiction. I am also experienced in the supervision of therapists expanding their psychodynamic and psychoanalytic knowledge base and in providing personal psychotherapy and control analysis for students in these disciplines.
(443) 233-0341 View (443) 233-0341
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Ahmed Hefuna
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Cabin John, MD 20818
Ahmed Hefuna, MD is a clinical psychiatrist with dual board certification in both child & adolescent psychiatry and general psychiatry. . After graduating from medical school , Dr. Hefuna did his residency in psychiatry at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. He then completed a fellowship in child & Adolescent psychiatry at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC. He has been in private practice since 2014.
Ahmed Hefuna, MD is a clinical psychiatrist with dual board certification in both child & adolescent psychiatry and general psychiatry. . After graduating from medical school , Dr. Hefuna did his residency in psychiatry at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. He then completed a fellowship in child & Adolescent psychiatry at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC. He has been in private practice since 2014.
(301) 205-5506 View (301) 205-5506
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Gladstone Psychiatry and Wellness
Psychiatrist, LSCW, MD, CRNP
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21209
Mental Health Care – For Everyone. At Gladstone Psychiatry, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality mental health care. We use an individualized approach to help clients get their lives back on track. Our treatment approach is more than just medicine. Our psychiatrists work with you to provide evidence-based treatments, unique to your lifestyle and challenges. We believe in a holistic view of medicine and provide personalized care to each patient, while making it affordable, inclusive and easy to access.
Mental Health Care – For Everyone. At Gladstone Psychiatry, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality mental health care. We use an individualized approach to help clients get their lives back on track. Our treatment approach is more than just medicine. Our psychiatrists work with you to provide evidence-based treatments, unique to your lifestyle and challenges. We believe in a holistic view of medicine and provide personalized care to each patient, while making it affordable, inclusive and easy to access.
(443) 708-5856 View (443) 708-5856

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Adoption Psychiatrists

Does my adopted child need therapy?

Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioral or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.

When should adoptive parents seek therapy?

Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioral, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.

Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?

Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.

What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?

A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.