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Dare to Care Too, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, CCM
Photo of Joy Ellis-George - Dare to Care Too, LLC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, CCM

Dare to Care Too, LLC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, CCM

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1401 Mercantile Lane, Suite 321, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Let's Connect (240) 201-2970
Photo of Joy Ellis-George - Dare to Care Too, LLC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, CCM
Accepting new Clients. Offering in person visits. Seeking a provider who listens to your entire story and works with you to develop a recovery plan? Then you have come to the right place. Knowing your story is important because you are the expert on you. Your symptoms do not have to impact your functioning when you have the right resources and supports in place. While medications are sometimes needed they are not the only answer to managing symptoms. Often behavioral therapy and modification are effective in managing symptoms alone or in conjunction with medications at the lowest effective dosage.
With over 18 years in community psychiatry Joy Ellis-George, APRN, PMHNP-BC, CCM, has extensive experience in complex care and crisis management and inpatient Crisis management. This exposure has allowed her to treat patients at the most vulnerable time in their lives which has honed her skills to proactively identify symptoms and the appropriate treatment .
Knowing you have a caring and knowledgeable group of professionals as part of your network can make the difference in you achieving and sustaining recovery. We offer care coordination and management for complex health issues if and when needed. Evening and Saturday hours are available by appointment. Call or visit our website to request an appointment.
Take the first step to help. Call or Dare to Care Too, LLC now - (240) 201-2970

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1401 Mercantile Lane

Suite 321

Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 map

(240) 201-2970
We are still accepting new clients. We will provide telepsychiatry and face to face services in our office depending on insurance
I specialize in Medication Management, Mood Disorders and ADHD 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (240) 201-2970
Photo of Joy Ellis-George - Dare to Care Too, LLC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, CCM

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1401 Mercantile Lane

Suite 321

Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 map

(240) 201-2970
We are still accepting new clients. We will provide telepsychiatry and face to face services in our office depending on insurance
I specialize in Medication Management, Mood Disorders and ADHD 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • CareFirst
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Humana
  • Magellan
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Wellpoint | Amerigroup
  • Out of Network
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We complete superbills so you can receive reimbursement from your insurance company if your insurance is not accepted.
Photo of Joy Ellis-George - Dare to Care Too, LLC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, CCM
Dare to Care Too, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, CCM
or call with questions - (240) 201-2970
"
We complete superbills so you can receive reimbursement from your insurance company if your insurance is not accepted.
Photo of Joy Ellis-George - Dare to Care Too, LLC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, CCM
Dare to Care Too, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, CCM
or call with questions - (240) 201-2970

Qualifications

    Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: Joy Ellis-George

  • Verified by Psychology Today License: Maryland / R230834 Joy Ellis-George
Photo of Joy Ellis-George - Dare to Care Too, LLC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, CCM
Dare to Care Too, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, CCM
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (240) 201-2970
Photo of Joy Ellis-George - Dare to Care Too, LLC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, CCM
Dare to Care Too, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, CCM
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (240) 201-2970

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Medication Management
  • Mood Disorders
  • ADHD

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Child
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Psychosis
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
Photo of Joy Ellis-George - Dare to Care Too, LLC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, CCM
Dare to Care Too, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, CCM
Do these issues align with your needs? or (240) 201-2970
Photo of Joy Ellis-George - Dare to Care Too, LLC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, CCM
Dare to Care Too, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, CCM
Do these issues align with your needs? or (240) 201-2970

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
Photo of Joy Ellis-George - Dare to Care Too, LLC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, CCM
Dare to Care Too, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, CCM
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (240) 201-2970
Photo of Joy Ellis-George - Dare to Care Too, LLC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, CCM
Dare to Care Too, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, CCM
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (240) 201-2970

Location

Primary Location

1401 Mercantile Lane

Suite 321

Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

(240) 201-2970
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We are still accepting new clients. We will provide telepsychiatry and face to face services in our office depending on insurance
Photo of Joy Ellis-George - Dare to Care Too, LLC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, CCM
Dare to Care Too, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, CCM
Take the first step to help. Call now - (240) 201-2970
"
We are still accepting new clients. We will provide telepsychiatry and face to face services in our office depending on insurance
Photo of Joy Ellis-George - Dare to Care Too, LLC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, CCM
Dare to Care Too, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, CCM
Take the first step to help. Call now - (240) 201-2970