LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists in Cockeysville, MD
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a form of psychotherapy often used to treat individuals who have difficulty regulating emotions, maintaining relationships and tolerating distress. Based on cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT combines evidence-based strategies from a number of supportive psychotherapies. DBT is a multifaceted approach to emotional regulation. Individuals don’t just build their personal skills but also gain a reliable support system. Individual and group therapy sessions help patients learn and apply their skills with the support of both mental health professionals and an empathetic community.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a form of psychotherapy often used to treat individuals who have difficulty regulating emotions, maintaining relationships and tolerating distress. Based on cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT combines evidence-based strategies from a number of supportive psychotherapies. DBT is a multifaceted approach to emotional regulation. Individuals don’t just build their personal skills but also gain a reliable support system. Individual and group therapy sessions help patients learn and apply their skills with the support of both mental health professionals and an empathetic community.
Brittany Ullman is a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Throughout her years of experience, she faced numerous situations where understanding and recognizing a patient’s mental health was essential. Brittany has extensive experience working with children, adolescents and their families. Her mission is to help and advocate for patients who struggle to be heard and understood, and to manage their treatment with empathy and compassion. In addition to her practical experience, Brittany has a unique ability to connect with individuals, a capacity to understand them, and the empathy to meet them where they are.
Brittany Ullman is a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Throughout her years of experience, she faced numerous situations where understanding and recognizing a patient’s mental health was essential. Brittany has extensive experience working with children, adolescents and their families. Her mission is to help and advocate for patients who struggle to be heard and understood, and to manage their treatment with empathy and compassion. In addition to her practical experience, Brittany has a unique ability to connect with individuals, a capacity to understand them, and the empathy to meet them where they are.
Warm Welcome! I am an Integrative Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and founder of NUA Wellness Institute. My approach goes beyond prescriptions by addressing the whole person—mind, body, and lifestyle. I provide care for anxiety, depression, and ADHD, combining evidence-based medication management with supportive strategies such as nutrition, sleep, trauma informed and stress care. I am licensed in both Virginia and Maryland and see clients across both states. My goal is to help you build balance, resilience, and lasting wellness.
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Warm Welcome! I am an Integrative Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and founder of NUA Wellness Institute. My approach goes beyond prescriptions by addressing the whole person—mind, body, and lifestyle. I provide care for anxiety, depression, and ADHD, combining evidence-based medication management with supportive strategies such as nutrition, sleep, trauma informed and stress care. I am licensed in both Virginia and Maryland and see clients across both states. My goal is to help you build balance, resilience, and lasting wellness.
Schedule by calling my office directly or securely through our Website:
I am a doctoral-prepared, board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who works with children/adolescents/adults with mood and anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorder, substance abuse and a variety of other diagnoses. I strive to empower individuals to reach their goals and highest potential. With the development of an individualized treatment plan, I prescribe medications along with providing psychotherapy in my private practice located in Hunt Valley, MD. PLEASE CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL ONLY (NOT PHONE) SO THAT I MAY ASSIST YOU IN SCHEDULING A NEW PATIENT APPT WITH ME. I ACCEPT THE INSURANCES LISTED BELOW. THANK YOU
I am a doctoral-prepared, board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who works with children/adolescents/adults with mood and anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorder, substance abuse and a variety of other diagnoses. I strive to empower individuals to reach their goals and highest potential. With the development of an individualized treatment plan, I prescribe medications along with providing psychotherapy in my private practice located in Hunt Valley, MD. PLEASE CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL ONLY (NOT PHONE) SO THAT I MAY ASSIST YOU IN SCHEDULING A NEW PATIENT APPT WITH ME. I ACCEPT THE INSURANCES LISTED BELOW. THANK YOU
I provide talk therapy and medication management, as needed. Together, we can learn about how your mind works and put words to feelings that you have. We can also work to identify patterns which may be holding you back and potential shifts which may improve your feelings of efficacy. As you increase your self-understanding, you can find a deeper sense of purpose in your life and more meaningful connections in social and professional relationships. I also provide a sliding scale fee for an intensive talk therapy.
I provide talk therapy and medication management, as needed. Together, we can learn about how your mind works and put words to feelings that you have. We can also work to identify patterns which may be holding you back and potential shifts which may improve your feelings of efficacy. As you increase your self-understanding, you can find a deeper sense of purpose in your life and more meaningful connections in social and professional relationships. I also provide a sliding scale fee for an intensive talk therapy.
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Dr. Tai Ajani, DNP, PMHNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC is doctoral-prepared, dual board-certified in psychiatric mental health and adult gerontology nurse practitioner. She has more than 20 years of experience as a healthcare provider and has delivered high-quality health care to multicultural patients in outpatient and inpatient settings. At MindBodyPinnacle Health in Maryland, she offers holistic psychiatric care to individuals over the age 13 years.
Dr. Tai Ajani, DNP, PMHNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC is doctoral-prepared, dual board-certified in psychiatric mental health and adult gerontology nurse practitioner. She has more than 20 years of experience as a healthcare provider and has delivered high-quality health care to multicultural patients in outpatient and inpatient settings. At MindBodyPinnacle Health in Maryland, she offers holistic psychiatric care to individuals over the age 13 years.
Dr. Esther Chikwe-Onyejekwe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, ARNP, PMHNP
3 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21225
Dr. Esther Chikwe-Onyejekwe, DNP, ARNP, MSN, CRNP-PMHNP, is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with more than 8years of experience treating patients with mental health needs in both inpatient and outpatient mental health clinics. She received her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global). she is the founder of Noble Health & Behavioral Cares Services, LLC. She provides mental health services for all age groups, all gender, and all ethnic groups. Her organization provides comprehensive services for persons experiencing behavioral and mental illness, in-person and telehealth.
Dr. Esther Chikwe-Onyejekwe, DNP, ARNP, MSN, CRNP-PMHNP, is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with more than 8years of experience treating patients with mental health needs in both inpatient and outpatient mental health clinics. She received her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global). she is the founder of Noble Health & Behavioral Cares Services, LLC. She provides mental health services for all age groups, all gender, and all ethnic groups. Her organization provides comprehensive services for persons experiencing behavioral and mental illness, in-person and telehealth.
Jennifer Douglas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, FNP, PMHNP
2 Endorsed
Owings Mills, MD 21117
I am a queer NP that is passionate about treating folks with a wide variety of mental health concerns.
My approach is collaborative, warm, and grounded in whole-person care. I want patients to feel empowered, deeply understood, and more connected to their own inner wisdom. Together, we look beyond diagnosis to make sense of patterns, build on strengths, and create care that feels affirming, useful, and truly your own.
I am a queer NP that is passionate about treating folks with a wide variety of mental health concerns.
My approach is collaborative, warm, and grounded in whole-person care. I want patients to feel empowered, deeply understood, and more connected to their own inner wisdom. Together, we look beyond diagnosis to make sense of patterns, build on strengths, and create care that feels affirming, useful, and truly your own.
Hey there! I am Giovanni Pierre, but you can call me Gio. First, thank you for taking this vital step towards better mental well-being. I get it, life is like a roller coaster, and sometimes, it’s the scary one you never wanted to get on. I started my practice to increase access to effective, efficient mental healthcare from the comfort of your home. I specialize in mental health medication management, at-home ketamine treatment for depression and anxiety, ADHD testing and treatment, and more.
Hey there! I am Giovanni Pierre, but you can call me Gio. First, thank you for taking this vital step towards better mental well-being. I get it, life is like a roller coaster, and sometimes, it’s the scary one you never wanted to get on. I started my practice to increase access to effective, efficient mental healthcare from the comfort of your home. I specialize in mental health medication management, at-home ketamine treatment for depression and anxiety, ADHD testing and treatment, and more.
Dr. Tai Ajani, DNP, PMHNP-BC is doctoral-prepared, dual board-certified in psychiatric mental health and adult gerontology nurse practitioner. She has more than 20 years of experience as a healthcare provider and has delivered high-quality health care to multicultural patients in outpatient and inpatient settings. At MindBodyPinnacle Health in Maryland, she offers holistic psychiatric care to individuals over the age 10 years.
Dr. Tai Ajani, DNP, PMHNP-BC is doctoral-prepared, dual board-certified in psychiatric mental health and adult gerontology nurse practitioner. She has more than 20 years of experience as a healthcare provider and has delivered high-quality health care to multicultural patients in outpatient and inpatient settings. At MindBodyPinnacle Health in Maryland, she offers holistic psychiatric care to individuals over the age 10 years.
I treat ages 7 - 65 years of age, all ethnicities, and all sexual orientation including LGBTQ.
Accepting New Patients! Hi, I am honored to be your future provider. I sincerely understand how mental and emotional struggles can negatively impact your life, and the lives of the ones you love. I am immensely passionate about improving the lives of others, therefore, my mission is to provide you with expert care that is compassionate, personalized, and effective.
I treat ages 7 - 65 years of age, all ethnicities, and all sexual orientation including LGBTQ.
Accepting New Patients! Hi, I am honored to be your future provider. I sincerely understand how mental and emotional struggles can negatively impact your life, and the lives of the ones you love. I am immensely passionate about improving the lives of others, therefore, my mission is to provide you with expert care that is compassionate, personalized, and effective.
I am a psychiatrist specializing in medication management for adults and late adolescents, providing a high-touch, concierge-level approach to care. My practice is dedicated to offering thorough, in-depth assessments and personalized treatment plans for individuals seeking more comprehensive care than typically available through primary care or insurance-based settings. I work closely with patients to develop tailored treatment strategies, emphasizing accessibility and responsiveness to their needs.
I am a psychiatrist specializing in medication management for adults and late adolescents, providing a high-touch, concierge-level approach to care. My practice is dedicated to offering thorough, in-depth assessments and personalized treatment plans for individuals seeking more comprehensive care than typically available through primary care or insurance-based settings. I work closely with patients to develop tailored treatment strategies, emphasizing accessibility and responsiveness to their needs.
Dr. Tai Ajani, DNP, PMHNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC is doctoral-prepared, dual board-certified in psychiatric mental health and adult gerontology nurse practitioner. She has more than 20 years of experience as a healthcare provider and has delivered high-quality health care to multicultural patients in outpatient and inpatient settings. At MindBodyPinnacle Health in Maryland, she offers holistic psychiatric care to individuals over the age 13 years.
Dr. Tai Ajani, DNP, PMHNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC is doctoral-prepared, dual board-certified in psychiatric mental health and adult gerontology nurse practitioner. She has more than 20 years of experience as a healthcare provider and has delivered high-quality health care to multicultural patients in outpatient and inpatient settings. At MindBodyPinnacle Health in Maryland, she offers holistic psychiatric care to individuals over the age 13 years.
I am a queer, intersectional feminist with lived experience in retail, healthcare, as well as navigating a capitalist, patriarchal society that can feel unbearable.
I provide psychiatric evaluations, determine diagnoses, and prescribe medications as appropriate to adolescents 16 and older, as well as adults 18 years and older. I strive to provide warm, compassionate care while giving you the opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have.
I am a queer, intersectional feminist with lived experience in retail, healthcare, as well as navigating a capitalist, patriarchal society that can feel unbearable.
I provide psychiatric evaluations, determine diagnoses, and prescribe medications as appropriate to adolescents 16 and older, as well as adults 18 years and older. I strive to provide warm, compassionate care while giving you the opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have.
Are you feeling stuck, anxious, or unsure of how to move forward in your life? Maybe you're struggling with relationships, feeling uncomfortable in your own skin, or facing challenges you don’t know how to navigate. While pain and difficulty are inevitable parts of life, you don’t have to go through it alone. I’m here to help you carry that burden and work together toward healing and balance.
As we work together, my role is to provide you with the tools, therapy, and medication management that will help you find the relief and peace you're seeking.
My goal is to create a space where you feel supported and empowered.
Are you feeling stuck, anxious, or unsure of how to move forward in your life? Maybe you're struggling with relationships, feeling uncomfortable in your own skin, or facing challenges you don’t know how to navigate. While pain and difficulty are inevitable parts of life, you don’t have to go through it alone. I’m here to help you carry that burden and work together toward healing and balance.
As we work together, my role is to provide you with the tools, therapy, and medication management that will help you find the relief and peace you're seeking.
My goal is to create a space where you feel supported and empowered.
While I have focused experience working alongside LGBTQ+-identifying individuals, individuals with trauma histories, and individuals managing substance use concerns, I welcome ALL individuals seeking support and direction.
I take into consideration symptoms, context, and how you are functioning. We will work together to discuss treatment; I personally offers medication management and brief talk therapy. If more frequent therapy is needed, I will often connect with & refer out to qualified therapists. Medications may be part of the treatment plan, but only when appropriate.
While I have focused experience working alongside LGBTQ+-identifying individuals, individuals with trauma histories, and individuals managing substance use concerns, I welcome ALL individuals seeking support and direction.
I take into consideration symptoms, context, and how you are functioning. We will work together to discuss treatment; I personally offers medication management and brief talk therapy. If more frequent therapy is needed, I will often connect with & refer out to qualified therapists. Medications may be part of the treatment plan, but only when appropriate.
Hi, my name is Dr. Rita Chioma! I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse and Acute Care Nurse (PHMNP-BC, ACNP-BC) in Maryland and the District of Columbia, with over 20 years of clinical experience. I am patient-oriented and committed to providing optimum care to psychiatric mental health patients via telehealth to meet their needs. As a mental health specialist, I believe it is of the utmost importance to be open-minded, listen attentively to my patients, and take pleasure in maintaining the well-being of my patients!
Hi, my name is Dr. Rita Chioma! I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse and Acute Care Nurse (PHMNP-BC, ACNP-BC) in Maryland and the District of Columbia, with over 20 years of clinical experience. I am patient-oriented and committed to providing optimum care to psychiatric mental health patients via telehealth to meet their needs. As a mental health specialist, I believe it is of the utmost importance to be open-minded, listen attentively to my patients, and take pleasure in maintaining the well-being of my patients!
Chelsea Cosner, MD completed their training in general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt, consistently ranked as one of the top psychiatric hospitals in the country.
Dr. Cosner is board certified in child and adolescent and general psychiatry. They have experience working with people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds.
Dr. Cosner’s areas of clinical expertise include depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, ADHD and ASD, trauma and gender and sexual identity. They have presented nationally and internationally on these topics.
I am licensed in Massachusetts and Maryland.
Chelsea Cosner, MD completed their training in general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt, consistently ranked as one of the top psychiatric hospitals in the country.
Dr. Cosner is board certified in child and adolescent and general psychiatry. They have experience working with people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds.
Dr. Cosner’s areas of clinical expertise include depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, ADHD and ASD, trauma and gender and sexual identity. They have presented nationally and internationally on these topics.
I am licensed in Massachusetts and Maryland.
I am part of the team at Integra Mental Health, a trans-owned and queer-staffed private practice.
I have 15 years of experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I am licensed in MD, DC, VA, and MA. Although I am out of network, I can assist you with reimbursement if you have out of network benefits thru your insurance company.
I am part of the team at Integra Mental Health, a trans-owned and queer-staffed private practice.
I have 15 years of experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I am licensed in MD, DC, VA, and MA. Although I am out of network, I can assist you with reimbursement if you have out of network benefits thru your insurance company.
Dr. Tai Ajani, DNP, PMHNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC is doctoral-prepared, dual board-certified in psychiatric mental health and adult gerontology nurse practitioner. She has more than 20 years of experience as a healthcare provider and has delivered high-quality health care to multicultural patients in outpatient and inpatient settings. At MindBodyPinnacle Health in Maryland, she offers holistic psychiatric care to individuals over the age 10 years.
Dr. Tai Ajani, DNP, PMHNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC is doctoral-prepared, dual board-certified in psychiatric mental health and adult gerontology nurse practitioner. She has more than 20 years of experience as a healthcare provider and has delivered high-quality health care to multicultural patients in outpatient and inpatient settings. At MindBodyPinnacle Health in Maryland, she offers holistic psychiatric care to individuals over the age 10 years.
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FAQ - LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists
What are the advantages of seeing an LGBTQ-friendly psychiatrist?
Psychiatrists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions using a combination of therapy and medication. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for effective treatment. For many LGBTQ+ individuals, working with a psychiatrist who understands or shares aspects of their identity can be an important part of feeling safe, heard, and respected in care. Providers familiar with LGBTQ+ experiences may be better equipped to address minority stress, identity development, gender dysphoria, coming out processes, family rejection, discrimination, and other concerns that uniquely affect LGBTQ+ communities and can impact mental health treatment.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly psychiatrist?
Psychology Today’s online directory is a useful resource that allows you to filter for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) based on their experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals. You can look for providers who identify as LGBTQ+ themselves or who mention LGBTQ+ affirming care in their profiles. Consider looking for key indicators such as use of inclusive language, experience with gender-affirming care, or a focus on trauma-informed and identity-centered approaches. It’s also important to consider practical details, such as whether the provider offers telehealth, their therapeutic style, and whether they accept your insurance.