Autism Psychiatrists in Elkridge, MD
Mindbridge Behavioral LLC.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
1 Endorsed
Elkridge, MD 21075
Doris is a warm, compassionate, and highly skilled Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping individuals and families find balance, emotional clarity, and renewed confidence. With more than a decade of clinical experience spanning emergency medicine, intensive care, and outpatient psychiatry, she brings the perfect blend of expertise, empathy, and real-world understanding to every session.
Clients describe Doris as approachable, deeply attentive, easy to talk to, and genuinely invested in their well-being.
Doris is a warm, compassionate, and highly skilled Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping individuals and families find balance, emotional clarity, and renewed confidence. With more than a decade of clinical experience spanning emergency medicine, intensive care, and outpatient psychiatry, she brings the perfect blend of expertise, empathy, and real-world understanding to every session.
Clients describe Doris as approachable, deeply attentive, easy to talk to, and genuinely invested in their well-being.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or struggling to find balance? Mental health challenges can feel isolating and often take a heavy toll on your physical health. You do not have to navigate this alone. Whether you or your child is dealing with anxiety, ADHD, depression, or the stress of chronic illness, I provide the expert, judgement-free guidance you need to feel like yourself again. You deserve a clear, professionally guided path to wellness in a safe space where you are truly heard.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or struggling to find balance? Mental health challenges can feel isolating and often take a heavy toll on your physical health. You do not have to navigate this alone. Whether you or your child is dealing with anxiety, ADHD, depression, or the stress of chronic illness, I provide the expert, judgement-free guidance you need to feel like yourself again. You deserve a clear, professionally guided path to wellness in a safe space where you are truly heard.
Joy Odinammadu has been working in the field of psychiatry for over 27yrs. She received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science degrees from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Her training in Psychiatry Mental Health-Family focus allows her to serve diverse clientele from various age groups. Earlier in her nursing career, she worked in acute inpatient medical/surgical/PCU floors as well as long-term facilities.
Joy Odinammadu has been working in the field of psychiatry for over 27yrs. She received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science degrees from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Her training in Psychiatry Mental Health-Family focus allows her to serve diverse clientele from various age groups. Earlier in her nursing career, she worked in acute inpatient medical/surgical/PCU floors as well as long-term facilities.
My ideal clients include children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, Substance Abuse, Sleep related problems and life transitions issues. Many come feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck, and are seeking clarity, stability, and support in managing their mental health.
I provide personalized, evidence-based care through therapy and medication management when appropriate. I work collaboratively with clients and families to build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and create structured treatment plans that support lasting progress and overall well-being.
My ideal clients include children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, Substance Abuse, Sleep related problems and life transitions issues. Many come feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck, and are seeking clarity, stability, and support in managing their mental health.
I provide personalized, evidence-based care through therapy and medication management when appropriate. I work collaboratively with clients and families to build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and create structured treatment plans that support lasting progress and overall well-being.
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Treating Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability is something I am nationally recognized for.
I have completed residencies in psychiatry through Johns Hopkins, The Kennedy Krieger Institute, and The University of Tel Aviv. The majority of my career has been spent here in Baltimore, as Service Chief of Sheppard Pratt's Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry unit for 13 years.
Treating Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability is something I am nationally recognized for.
I have completed residencies in psychiatry through Johns Hopkins, The Kennedy Krieger Institute, and The University of Tel Aviv. The majority of my career has been spent here in Baltimore, as Service Chief of Sheppard Pratt's Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry unit for 13 years.
Treating Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability is something I am nationally recognized for.
I have completed residencies in psychiatry through Johns Hopkins, The Kennedy Krieger Institute, and The University of Tel Aviv. The majority of my career has been spent here in Baltimore, as Service Chief of Sheppard Pratt's Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry unit for 13 years.
Treating Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability is something I am nationally recognized for.
I have completed residencies in psychiatry through Johns Hopkins, The Kennedy Krieger Institute, and The University of Tel Aviv. The majority of my career has been spent here in Baltimore, as Service Chief of Sheppard Pratt's Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry unit for 13 years.
Treating Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability is something I am nationally recognized for.
I have completed residencies in psychiatry through Johns Hopkins, The Kennedy Krieger Institute, and The University of Tel Aviv. The majority of my career has been spent here in Baltimore, as Service Chief of Sheppard Pratt's Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry unit for 13 years.
Treating Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability is something I am nationally recognized for.
I have completed residencies in psychiatry through Johns Hopkins, The Kennedy Krieger Institute, and The University of Tel Aviv. The majority of my career has been spent here in Baltimore, as Service Chief of Sheppard Pratt's Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry unit for 13 years.
I have a private practice in psychiatry and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and young adults in Washington, DC. I am one of the few specialists in the country in internet and video game addiction. I am certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Please ask about Digimotor Game Therapy(DGT) forProblematic Screen Use, anew Day Camp/Evening program I have developed in collaboration with Fitness For Health.
Info on the website as well.
I have a private practice in psychiatry and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and young adults in Washington, DC. I am one of the few specialists in the country in internet and video game addiction. I am certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Please ask about Digimotor Game Therapy(DGT) forProblematic Screen Use, anew Day Camp/Evening program I have developed in collaboration with Fitness For Health.
Info on the website as well.
I offer Autism/ADHD evaluations for ages 17 and up.
I am part of the team at Integra Mental Health, a trans-owned and queer-staffed private practice. I am uniquely qualified to assist LGBTQIA neurodiverse patients and those who have the most complex medication regimens and comorbidities such as pain, POTS, and EDS. Many patients who come to me have tried everything and nothing worked. Unlike other prescribers, I am knowledgeable about how alternative treatments can be integrated in your care.
I offer Autism/ADHD evaluations for ages 17 and up.
I am part of the team at Integra Mental Health, a trans-owned and queer-staffed private practice. I am uniquely qualified to assist LGBTQIA neurodiverse patients and those who have the most complex medication regimens and comorbidities such as pain, POTS, and EDS. Many patients who come to me have tried everything and nothing worked. Unlike other prescribers, I am knowledgeable about how alternative treatments can be integrated in your care.
Dr. Veronica Kwegyir-Afful
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, and neurodivergent conditions including Autism.
I provide trauma-informed, evidence-based psychiatric care across the lifespan—including individuals with developmental disabilities and neurodivergence. Services include comprehensive evaluations and individualized medication management, tailored to each person's developmental stage, symptoms, and goals.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, and neurodivergent conditions including Autism.
I provide trauma-informed, evidence-based psychiatric care across the lifespan—including individuals with developmental disabilities and neurodivergence. Services include comprehensive evaluations and individualized medication management, tailored to each person's developmental stage, symptoms, and goals.
I specialize in adult psychiatry and child & adolescent psychiatry with experience providing psychiatric evaluations, psychotherapy, and medication management for children, adolescents, and adults. My clinical interests include anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, mood disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions, and collaborative family-centered care.
I specialize in adult psychiatry and child & adolescent psychiatry with experience providing psychiatric evaluations, psychotherapy, and medication management for children, adolescents, and adults. My clinical interests include anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, mood disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions, and collaborative family-centered care.
As a child psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, I have a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health issues in children and adolescents. With advanced training and expertise in both psychiatry and psychoanalysis, I offer a unique blend of treatment approaches to help my patients achieve their full potential.
As a child psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, I have a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health issues in children and adolescents. With advanced training and expertise in both psychiatry and psychoanalysis, I offer a unique blend of treatment approaches to help my patients achieve their full potential.
Dr. Dorothy Kalyanapu, MD, is an Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist and founder of Rethink Psychiatry who offers a holistic, comprehensive approach to psychiatric care, unique in her field. While she is extensively trained in child psychiatry, she works with complex patients of all ages, especially those who defy traditional classification. Using a foundation in integrative medicine, she uses standard and specialty lab testing, including genetics, to uncover the source of your issues and then tailors an individualized treatment plan to your specific needs.
Dr. Dorothy Kalyanapu, MD, is an Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist and founder of Rethink Psychiatry who offers a holistic, comprehensive approach to psychiatric care, unique in her field. While she is extensively trained in child psychiatry, she works with complex patients of all ages, especially those who defy traditional classification. Using a foundation in integrative medicine, she uses standard and specialty lab testing, including genetics, to uncover the source of your issues and then tailors an individualized treatment plan to your specific needs.
I specialize in helping children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety, ADHD, autism, OCD, depression, and more get the thoughtful, holistic mental healthcare they deserve.
Whatever has led you here—whether your own struggles or those of your child—know that this is where hope begins. Maybe your child or teen has shown changes in their demeanor, stress levels, or ability to concentrate. They may have also experienced parental separation, bereavement, changing schools, or receiving a diagnosis that is impacting their ability to cope. Or maybe, you’re wondering whether medication could be a missing piece in your own mental health journey. With a foundation in family medicine and specialized training in child and adolescent psychiatry, I can support you or your child through any stage of life.
I specialize in helping children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety, ADHD, autism, OCD, depression, and more get the thoughtful, holistic mental healthcare they deserve.
Whatever has led you here—whether your own struggles or those of your child—know that this is where hope begins. Maybe your child or teen has shown changes in their demeanor, stress levels, or ability to concentrate. They may have also experienced parental separation, bereavement, changing schools, or receiving a diagnosis that is impacting their ability to cope. Or maybe, you’re wondering whether medication could be a missing piece in your own mental health journey. With a foundation in family medicine and specialized training in child and adolescent psychiatry, I can support you or your child through any stage of life.
I treat a range of ages, from 3 years old to adulthood; particular areas of focus include the diagnosis and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, ASD) and stress and anxiety disorders.
My approach is integrative, which means that treatment with medications may be combined with non-medication options, such as mindfulness-based interventions, life-style optimization, and nutritional supplementation. Together, we will develop an individualized well-being plan, which will incorporate your unique goals, and importantly, your perspective on health. My role is to offer these treatment options to you, and guide you as you make the decisions about which of these is aligned with your goals. All treatment options are evidence-informed, based on the medical and scientific literature.
I treat a range of ages, from 3 years old to adulthood; particular areas of focus include the diagnosis and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, ASD) and stress and anxiety disorders.
My approach is integrative, which means that treatment with medications may be combined with non-medication options, such as mindfulness-based interventions, life-style optimization, and nutritional supplementation. Together, we will develop an individualized well-being plan, which will incorporate your unique goals, and importantly, your perspective on health. My role is to offer these treatment options to you, and guide you as you make the decisions about which of these is aligned with your goals. All treatment options are evidence-informed, based on the medical and scientific literature.
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).
At Healthyminds Wellness , we strive to help our patient reach their maximum recovery goals . Our area of interest include patient with Autism, Depression, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Schizophrenia, PTSD and Anxiety.
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).
At Healthyminds Wellness , we strive to help our patient reach their maximum recovery goals . Our area of interest include patient with Autism, Depression, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Schizophrenia, PTSD and Anxiety.
For preschoolers and school age kids, I offer psych evaluations (including autism comprehensive evaluations as an ADOS-2 trained clinician) and med management with social services support.
My ideal client is a parent seeking compassionate, knowledge-based expert care for their child struggling with mood, behavior, or developmental concerns: or an adult navigating stress, anxiety, or emotional challenges. They want clarity, support, and a personalized plan that fosters healing and growth. Whether they’re facing ADHD, depression, or simply feeling overwhelmed, they’re looking for a provider who listens, understands, and empowers them or their child to thrive. They value a collaborative, culturally sensitive approach and want care that fits their real life.
For preschoolers and school age kids, I offer psych evaluations (including autism comprehensive evaluations as an ADOS-2 trained clinician) and med management with social services support.
My ideal client is a parent seeking compassionate, knowledge-based expert care for their child struggling with mood, behavior, or developmental concerns: or an adult navigating stress, anxiety, or emotional challenges. They want clarity, support, and a personalized plan that fosters healing and growth. Whether they’re facing ADHD, depression, or simply feeling overwhelmed, they’re looking for a provider who listens, understands, and empowers them or their child to thrive. They value a collaborative, culturally sensitive approach and want care that fits their real life.
I am a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, providing diagnosis and treatment for adults on the spectrum.
I treat mental health conditions in those ages 15 and older. My specialty is providing Medication Management, Virtual Adult Autism Testing (MIGDAS 2, ADI-R) and Autism Care for the entire spectrum- from those first suspecting to our nonverbal friends, as well as family members, because you need care too. Self schedule on my website anytime!
I am a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, providing diagnosis and treatment for adults on the spectrum.
I treat mental health conditions in those ages 15 and older. My specialty is providing Medication Management, Virtual Adult Autism Testing (MIGDAS 2, ADI-R) and Autism Care for the entire spectrum- from those first suspecting to our nonverbal friends, as well as family members, because you need care too. Self schedule on my website anytime!
Does your child have autism or emotional or behavioral problems?
Treatments include: functional medicine, nutrition, supplements, lifestyle modifications, Neurofeedback, HeartMath, Hyperbaric Oxygen, FIR Sauna, Vielight, Stress Management, EFT, biomedical approaches. I use the Walsh Advanced Nutrient Therapy for Biochemical Imbalances. Psychiatric medication can be prescribed with planned gradual decreasing doses due to risk of serious side effects and limited benefit.
Does your child have autism or emotional or behavioral problems?
Treatments include: functional medicine, nutrition, supplements, lifestyle modifications, Neurofeedback, HeartMath, Hyperbaric Oxygen, FIR Sauna, Vielight, Stress Management, EFT, biomedical approaches. I use the Walsh Advanced Nutrient Therapy for Biochemical Imbalances. Psychiatric medication can be prescribed with planned gradual decreasing doses due to risk of serious side effects and limited benefit.
Many high-achieving people spend years feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like they're constantly working harder than everyone else—without realizing ADHD or autism may be part of their story.
I offer Autism and ADHD evaluation services in Maryland. I am fully virtual, so you meet with me from the comfort of your home. My process is neuro affirming - no endless psychometric testing, hundreds of forms, or month long wait lists. Get the clarity you deserve with ease and compassion.
Many high-achieving people spend years feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like they're constantly working harder than everyone else—without realizing ADHD or autism may be part of their story.
I offer Autism and ADHD evaluation services in Maryland. I am fully virtual, so you meet with me from the comfort of your home. My process is neuro affirming - no endless psychometric testing, hundreds of forms, or month long wait lists. Get the clarity you deserve with ease and compassion.
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FAQ - Autism Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with autism spectrum disorder?
Autism spectrum disorder, often referred to simply as autism, is a developmental condition defined by social, communication, and behavioral differences. These challenges can make it difficult for individuals with autism to form and maintain relationships, adapt to changing environments, or thrive in traditional school settings. Symptoms of autism typically emerge in early childhood and are often first noticed by caregivers who observe difficulties in social interactions, the presence of repetitive behaviors, or unusually intense interests in specific topics. Children with autism may also show heightened sensitivity to certain sensory experiences, such as loud noises, bright lights, or specific textures in food or clothing.
How do psychiatrists diagnose and support children with autism?
Psychiatrists, often working in partnership with a pediatrician or developmental specialist, can play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment planning for children with autism. Diagnosis usually begins with an evaluation to assess the child's development, behavior, and overall functioning. Psychiatrists with expertise in autism are skilled at distinguishing the condition from other developmental or behavioral conditions that may share overlapping features, such as learning disorders. After diagnosis, psychiatrists may recommend a variety of supports, including behavioral interventions like Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), occupational therapy, and/or family counseling. While there is no medication specific to autism, psychiatrists may prescribe medication to help manage co-occurring conditions like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or anxiety.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in autism?
Because autism presents differently in each individual and is typically identified in childhood, it is especially important to find a psychiatrist with experience working with young children and families. The Psychology Today online directory can help identify providers who specialize in autism and allows for filters based on treatment approaches, age group, and other preferences. When selecting a provider, it is helpful to ask about their specific experience with autism, their philosophy on therapy and medication use, and how they coordinate care with therapists, educators, and other members of a child's care team. Practical factors—such as appointment availability, insurance acceptance, and whether the provider offers in-person or telehealth visits—should also be taken into account to ensure a good fit.