
Forbs Behavioral Health Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ARNP, CRNP-PM, MSN
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
176 Thomas Johnson Drive, suite 204, Frederick, MD 21702
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Forbs Behavioral Health offers expert mental health care through Atem Atanga, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over eight years of experience in inpatient and community settings. She specializes in treating mental health conditions such as substance abuse, PTSD, schizophrenia, bipolar, depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Known for her patient-centered approach, Atem employs exceptional clinical skills within a holistic framework. She provides tailored psychotherapy and medication management, ensuring each patient receives respectful, high-quality care and the necessary resources to reach their full potential.
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Finances
Fees
- Standard Visit $150
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Johns Hopkins
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- Maryland Physicians Care
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Medstar Family Choice
- Optum
- TRICARE
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Wellpoint | Amerigroup

Forbs Behavioral Health Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ARNP, CRNP-PM, MSN
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 376-5939
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Maryland / R226438 Atemkeng Atanga
- In Practice for 2 years
- Walden University, Master of Science in Nursing, Graduated 2023
- Membership with ANA 2023
- Certificate from Walden University , Post certification Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse 2023
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: Atemkeng Atanga
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Depression
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Psychosis
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Structural Family Therapy
Location
Additional Location
33 W Frankin St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(240) 376-5939Nearby Areas

Forbs Behavioral Health Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ARNP, CRNP-PM, MSN
Call for a free consultation now - (240) 376-5939