Psychiatrists in Maryland

We have great experience providing psychiatry treatment over the years at John Hopkins, Lifebridge Health, Sheppard Pratt, and University of Maryland among others. We treat various conditions, including depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, OCD, Bipolar, Mood Disorders, Psychotic disorders, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Substance Abuse such as Addiction, and Medical Cannabis ID certification/Renewal among others. We provide direct clinical care to patients presenting for initial or follow-up diagnostic assessment and treatment recommendations. Care is provided through therapeutic interventions.

Sometimes just making it to your first appointment is a major victory! Anxiety, fear, and wondering if you are going crazy are everyday life. Perhaps your goal is to survive another day, but what if you can thrive someday? What would it look like if panic no longer stops you? What if depression no longer keeps you in bed? During our time together we celebrate the small victories, slow down the racing thoughts, stop nightmares, find words to explain what you feel, find joy, and so much more.

My name is Carlson, I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides client centered care with individualized treatment plans. I have over 10 years of experience in the medical field working with various patients and their families to overcome their mental illness. I have worked in numerous settings from Psychiatry Emergency to jail. I am specialized in treating mood disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, ADHD, and psychosis.

As a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, my ideal clients grapple with anxiety, depression, and trauma. They seek comprehensive care addressing mind, body, and spirit. They value evidence-based psychotherapy and medication management but desire a holistic approach that uncovers root causes. They aim for personal growth and resilience. My diverse 21-year US. Army Retired, and psychiatric nursing background resonates with them. They seek a therapeutic partnership for empowerment on their mental well-being journey.

**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.

I am a warm, compassionate psychiatric nurse practitioner devoted to helping people overcome difficulties and thrive. I employ a humanistic approach that looks at the whole person to understand how elements in the past and factors in the present environment can contribute to your current challenges. I listen deeply and work with you to find the right mix of evidence-based therapies and medications to address your particular needs. I have a special interest in depression, anxiety, personality disorders, addiction issues, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

My name is Gideon Nyambiya (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-PMHNP-BC) Board Certified. I am a provider at Restorative Counseling and Wellness Center LLC, with a specific focus on medication management. My responsibilities include: 1) Prescribing medications for various mental health disorders by applying evidence based practice; 2) Educating clients on the safest way of taking prescribed medications; 3) Providing psychotherapy as needed and working with you.

I am a family psychiatric nurse practitioner treating a variety of patients across the lifespan. I perform diagnostic evaluations and or medication management. I see children to elderly treating diagnosis such as; depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. I am experienced in seeing children as well as adults. Culturally competent to see people from all walks of life no matter religion, race, or sexuality. Goal is to get client to optimum mental health. Now a Cannabis Certification Provider!

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.

We accept new patients. Jerome is a Proficient and reputable Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with over 12 years combined experience of mostly caring for individuals with mental health disorders in various settings. Treatment is provided in a caring environment where you can identify and explore those challenges that may interfere with a rewarding life, career, or fulfilling relationship. Treatment is personalized, evidenced based and tailored to meet your needs. We welcome adolescents, adults and geriatric patients for consultation, evaluation and medication management.

I received my Bachelors Degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where I majored in the Biological Basis of Behavior and competed on the Men's Varsity Swimming Team. After graduating and prior to medical school, I became a private high school science teacher. I completed my Psychiatry residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in NYC, where I was selected as Chief Resident. During that time, I also completed a Psychodynamic Fellowship at New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute. I then completed a Clinical Research Fellowship at the National Institute of Mental Health with a focus on Depression and Anxiety.

Dr. Ayorinde Oyeneyin, DNP-PMHNP-BC is a Board Certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with training and experience in managing Psychiatric disorders and specialty in Neurodevelopmental disorder (Autism, severe impulse control disorder). My patient population is adult and pre-teens between the ages of 12 and above.

****TELEHEALTH APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE***** In life, we all experiences times of emotional pain. Sometimes, this leads to experiences of depression, anxiety, and other symptoms that may impact your relationships, work, and overall well-being. I work collaboratively with each patient to help relieve unnecessary suffering. Medications can be an important component of treatment. I work with each patient to carefully consider the best options as part of a holistic treatment plan. My areas of clinical focus include treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and childhood onset ADHD.

I am a University of Maryland trained psychiatrist, board-certified in Adult Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma issues, schizophrenia, substance use disorders and conditions associated to immigration. I treat individuals 18 years and older, and 16 years and older with parental permission. During my 23+ years in practice, I have worked at state psychiatric facilities, outpatient mental health centers, as a Chief Psychiatrist for an academic-affiliated medical center and as a Medical Director for a nationwide behavioral health company.

After training at Hopkins and then serving as full-time staff/faculty at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine for many years, I am now in private practice where I treat a variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, irritability, OCD, mood swings, Bipolar, and life stressors. I am double Board-Certified, and both a Psychopharmacologist (medication expert) and Psychotherapist (using Cognitive-Behavioral therapy and other approaches). You deserve expertise, compassion, and a holistic approach to understanding you and your circumstances.

I received my board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). I completed my Psychiatry Residency training at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City and the National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda. My treatment approach is individual-centered, uniquely and collaboratively created with the client via a thorough understanding of life experience, symptoms, needs, and goals. It aims to improve individual mental health and overall sense of well-being. Complex mind & brain requires integrated multi-modal approach and thorough clinical expertise to ensure the best care is provided.

Accepting new patients during evening hours! Concerns addressed: depression, anxiety, trauma or PTSD, anger, irritability, OCD spectrum disorders, alcohol and substance use, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other cognitive concerns such as dementia. I also care for patients with sexual disorders, and personality disorders such as borderline or avoidant personality disorders. I specialize in caring for women either planning pregnancy, during, or with postpartum depression, OCD, or anxiety symptoms. I welcome patients from the veteran and the LGBTQ+ community.

Dr. Babatunde Akinyemi, fondly called Dr. Baba, is a psychiatric nurse practitioner (across the life span) and family nurse practitioner. He offers a holistic, integrative, and comprehensive approach to psychiatric care, which is exceptional. He is widely trained, caring and currently works with complex patients of all ages. He combines foundation in integrative family practice and psychiatric with use of standard and specialty testing, and genetics to unearth the source of illness and then tailor personalized treatment to meet clients’ needs. He treats clients with anxiety, depression, bipolar, PTSD, ADHD, and other disorders.

I am seeing patients in my Rockville office located at 11119 Rockville Pike, Suite 200, and by videoconference (Zoom). I received my medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania. I provide psychiatric treatment for a wide range of challenges in adults, adolescents and pre-teens. My approach is to create a personalized treatment plan starting from scientific treatment guidelines and focusing on your individual needs and strengths. I have wide-ranging expertise including the treatment of anxiety, depression, addiction, ADD/ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, women's psychiatric needs, schizophrenia, and impulsivity.