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5016 Dorsey Hall Drive SUITE 202 Ellicott City, MD 21042
Optimum Therapy and Consults, LLC is a progressive psychiatric and mental health practice dedicated to providing integrative, compassionate, and culturally responsive care. Founded and led by board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Joy O. Eghaghe, the practice offers a personalized approach to mental wellness that merges advanced clinical expertise with a deep understanding of the human experience. At Optimum Therapy and Consults, mental health care is not transactional, it is transformational. We are devoted to helping individuals reclaim control, cultivate resilience, and rediscover the joy of living.
Our mission is to deliver accessible, evidence-based psychiatric services that empower individuals and families to achieve balance, healing, and purpose. We provide comprehensive evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy tailored to meet the unique psychological, social, and cultural needs of each client. Through a holistic collaborative model.
I am dedicated to offering a mind-body experience. I enjoy helping my clients appreciate the “whys” of life. Why is this happening? Why am I always depressed? Why am I not good enough? Why am I anxious? Why anxiety now? Why? Overall., I will endeavour to understand you and help you find a sense of wholeness and belonging in your world and in your pace.
Call or Joy O. Eghaghe now for a free 15 minute consultation - (443) 647-9128 x101

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Optimum Therapy and Consults

5016 Dorsey Hall Drive

SUITE 202

Ellicott City, MD 21042 map

(443) 647-9128 x101

Optimum Therapy and Consults

3375 Ellicott Center Drive

P.O. Box 2221

Ellicott City, MD 21041 map

My website
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and ADHD 
Initial Session Fee $250, Standard Visit $150, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Photo of Joy O. Eghaghe, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CRNP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Optimum Therapy and Consults

5016 Dorsey Hall Drive

SUITE 202

Ellicott City, MD 21042 map

(443) 647-9128 x101

Optimum Therapy and Consults

3375 Ellicott Center Drive

P.O. Box 2221

Ellicott City, MD 21041 map

My website
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and ADHD 
Initial Session Fee $250, Standard Visit $150, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Initial Session Fee $250
  • Standard Visit $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Any/Out-of-network Insurance
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • CareFirst
  • Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
  • Chorus Community Health Plans
  • Humana
  • Johns Hopkins
  • Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
  • Medicaid
  • Medical Assistance
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Wellpoint | Amerigroup
  • Out of Network
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I have a billing company that controls my billing and scheduling. You can call the office to ask questions about bills and how to pay.
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Joy O. Eghaghe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CRNP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (443) 647-9128 x101
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I have a billing company that controls my billing and scheduling. You can call the office to ask questions about bills and how to pay.
Photo of Joy O. Eghaghe, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CRNP
Joy O. Eghaghe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CRNP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (443) 647-9128 x101

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today License: Maryland / R231836 Joy Oyenmwen Eghaghe
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 9 years
  • Walden University , PMHNP-BC, Graduated 2022
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Walden University MSN / 2022
  • Degree/Diploma from University of Maryland Medical Center BSN / 2017
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Graduated with honours as I prepared for this purpose!
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Joy O. Eghaghe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CRNP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (443) 647-9128 x101
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Graduated with honours as I prepared for this purpose!
Photo of Joy O. Eghaghe, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CRNP
Joy O. Eghaghe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CRNP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (443) 647-9128 x101

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • ADHD

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Cancer
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Medication Management
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Psychosis
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
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Joy O. Eghaghe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CRNP
Do these issues align with your needs? or (443) 647-9128 x101
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Joy O. Eghaghe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CRNP
Do these issues align with your needs? or (443) 647-9128 x101

Endorsement

Benjamin Dahunsi
Benjamin Dahunsi
Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerPMHNP
Joy is a great provider. She demonstrate diligence and empathy when caring for patients. She is able to resolve symptoms with her vast knowledge of medications. She is experienced at treating various mental health d/o such as adhd, Depression, Anxiety, etc

Client Focus

Age

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

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

I also speak

French
French, Africaans, Bini, Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa.

Age

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

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

I also speak

French
French, Africaans, Bini, Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa.

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Christian Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Trauma Focused
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Joy O. Eghaghe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CRNP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (443) 647-9128 x101
Photo of Joy O. Eghaghe, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CRNP
Joy O. Eghaghe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CRNP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (443) 647-9128 x101

Location

Primary Location

Optimum Therapy and Consults

5016 Dorsey Hall Drive

SUITE 202

Ellicott City, MD 21042

(443) 647-9128 x101

Additional Location

Optimum Therapy and Consults

3375 Ellicott Center Drive

P.O. Box 2221

Ellicott City, MD 21041

(443) 647-9128 x101
Photo of Joy O. Eghaghe, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CRNP
Joy O. Eghaghe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CRNP
Call for a free consultation now - (443) 647-9128 x101
Photo of Joy O. Eghaghe, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CRNP
Joy O. Eghaghe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CRNP
Call for a free consultation now - (443) 647-9128 x101