Black and African American Psychiatrists in Largo, MD
Dr. Grace O.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, DNP, PMHNP-C, FNP-BC, APRN
4 Endorsed
Largo, MD 20774
Welcome to New Horizon Behavioral & Wellness Center, where your journey to mental well-being is our priority. At our center, you will find a welcoming and supportive environment tailored to your individual needs. Dr. Akinpetide has particularly emphasized the importance of precise diagnostic tools like ADHD testing (now available both online and in-person) and pharmacogenomic testing (GeneSight), recognizing the critical role they play in formulating effective treatment plans that can be conducted either from the comfort of the patient's home or in-person.
Welcome to New Horizon Behavioral & Wellness Center, where your journey to mental well-being is our priority. At our center, you will find a welcoming and supportive environment tailored to your individual needs. Dr. Akinpetide has particularly emphasized the importance of precise diagnostic tools like ADHD testing (now available both online and in-person) and pharmacogenomic testing (GeneSight), recognizing the critical role they play in formulating effective treatment plans that can be conducted either from the comfort of the patient's home or in-person.
You are not alone. Mental illness is like a medical condition, everyone has something he/she is dealing with, but together, we can get through the problem(s). By seeking help today, you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, my goal is to help you achieve holistic well-being and maintain your normal day-day life/activities in the community.
You are not alone. Mental illness is like a medical condition, everyone has something he/she is dealing with, but together, we can get through the problem(s). By seeking help today, you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, my goal is to help you achieve holistic well-being and maintain your normal day-day life/activities in the community.
Hello, I am Jane ! A board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I am genuine and sincere. I see the person not just as a client but as an individual who needs assistance in reaching wellness and wholeness. I am a good listener, and I do not judge the client or use their mental health condition to measure them. My desire is to work together with you to ensure you attain your highest level of mental wellness.
Hello, I am Jane ! A board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I am genuine and sincere. I see the person not just as a client but as an individual who needs assistance in reaching wellness and wholeness. I am a good listener, and I do not judge the client or use their mental health condition to measure them. My desire is to work together with you to ensure you attain your highest level of mental wellness.
My ideal clients are high-functioning adults and dedicated professionals who are the anchors in their own lives. You are the person everyone else leans on, yet you are privately navigating the exhausting weight of generalized anxiety, persistent depression, or the scattered focus of ADHD.
You value your mental health as a component of your overall success, but you are looking for a provider who understands that doing it all shouldn't have to mean feeling empty or overwhelmed.
Most of my clients reach out when the balance they’ve worked so hard to maintain starts to tip. You may be experiencing a major life transition, struggling
My ideal clients are high-functioning adults and dedicated professionals who are the anchors in their own lives. You are the person everyone else leans on, yet you are privately navigating the exhausting weight of generalized anxiety, persistent depression, or the scattered focus of ADHD.
You value your mental health as a component of your overall success, but you are looking for a provider who understands that doing it all shouldn't have to mean feeling empty or overwhelmed.
Most of my clients reach out when the balance they’ve worked so hard to maintain starts to tip. You may be experiencing a major life transition, struggling
Guardian Mental and Behavioral Health Services LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Largo, MD 20774
At Guardian Mental & Behavioral Services LLC, you will be welcomed as a family. Believing that every person has the right to live life to the fullest, we work with every patient to meet that right. I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner licensed in WDC and Maryland. I have been a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner since 2019 with a whole wealth of experience in emergency psychiatry as a psychiatric nurse. I am also very familiar with the needs of our folks with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). These experiences have prepared me to adequately support our patients of all ages, cognitive abilities, and works of life.
At Guardian Mental & Behavioral Services LLC, you will be welcomed as a family. Believing that every person has the right to live life to the fullest, we work with every patient to meet that right. I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner licensed in WDC and Maryland. I have been a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner since 2019 with a whole wealth of experience in emergency psychiatry as a psychiatric nurse. I am also very familiar with the needs of our folks with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). These experiences have prepared me to adequately support our patients of all ages, cognitive abilities, and works of life.
If you’ve been dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or the stress of managing both physical and mental health concerns, it can feel overwhelming trying to piece everything together on your own. I’m Dr. Chike, a dual-trained Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and I help people make sense of how their mind and body are connected. Whether you’re facing ADHD, insomnia, mood changes, or chronic health challenges, my goal is to help you regain stability, build coping skills, and feel more in control of your overall well-being.
If you’ve been dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or the stress of managing both physical and mental health concerns, it can feel overwhelming trying to piece everything together on your own. I’m Dr. Chike, a dual-trained Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and I help people make sense of how their mind and body are connected. Whether you’re facing ADHD, insomnia, mood changes, or chronic health challenges, my goal is to help you regain stability, build coping skills, and feel more in control of your overall well-being.
My ideal client is that individual who may be struggling with a mental health issue, a client that needs care and support, who is willing to participate in this transformation journey and a quest to live a happier life. My ideal clients want compassionate, high quality, non-judgemental mental health care because that's fundamentally what they deserve.
My ideal client is that individual who may be struggling with a mental health issue, a client that needs care and support, who is willing to participate in this transformation journey and a quest to live a happier life. My ideal clients want compassionate, high quality, non-judgemental mental health care because that's fundamentally what they deserve.
I am dual-certified in Adult–Gerontology Primary Care and Psychiatric Mental Health, which means I care for both your physical and emotional well-being in one place. Many patients come in feeling like they’ve been passed around between providers—my goal is to simplify that experience and provide clear, coordinated, and comprehensive care. I take a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to every visit.
I am dual-certified in Adult–Gerontology Primary Care and Psychiatric Mental Health, which means I care for both your physical and emotional well-being in one place. Many patients come in feeling like they’ve been passed around between providers—my goal is to simplify that experience and provide clear, coordinated, and comprehensive care. I take a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to every visit.
Asten Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, BC
1 Endorsed
Largo, MD 20774
Accepting New Referrals! I am a Board-Certified Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner licensed in the state of Maryland and Washington D.C. I graduated from University of South Alabama and qualified to diagnose and treat a wide array of mental health conditions across the entire lifespan. I have over 18 years of clinical experience and have worked in different healthcare setting including in-patient and outpatient health. I worked at Oasis Center for Mental health, Annapolis Maryland, Psych Associates of Annapolis Maryland, Axios Behavioral health La-plata and as Associate Medical director at QCI Behavioral Health of Southern MD.
Accepting New Referrals! I am a Board-Certified Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner licensed in the state of Maryland and Washington D.C. I graduated from University of South Alabama and qualified to diagnose and treat a wide array of mental health conditions across the entire lifespan. I have over 18 years of clinical experience and have worked in different healthcare setting including in-patient and outpatient health. I worked at Oasis Center for Mental health, Annapolis Maryland, Psych Associates of Annapolis Maryland, Axios Behavioral health La-plata and as Associate Medical director at QCI Behavioral Health of Southern MD.
I am a Board Certified PMHNP, and I work with individuals experiencing complex or acute mental health concerns, including mood disorders, severe anxiety, and emotional dysregulation. I also support women navigating mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Many of my clients come in feeling overwhelmed, often after recent hospitalizations, medication changes, or disruptions in care.
Some are unsure about treatment or have had mixed experiences in the past. Others may be struggling with trust, motivation, or understanding what’s happening to them. All are welcome, regardless of where they are in the process.
I am a Board Certified PMHNP, and I work with individuals experiencing complex or acute mental health concerns, including mood disorders, severe anxiety, and emotional dysregulation. I also support women navigating mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Many of my clients come in feeling overwhelmed, often after recent hospitalizations, medication changes, or disruptions in care.
Some are unsure about treatment or have had mixed experiences in the past. Others may be struggling with trust, motivation, or understanding what’s happening to them. All are welcome, regardless of where they are in the process.
My ideal client is someone who feels lost in the challenges of anxiety, depression, PTSD, or struggles with focus and motivation. They often feel overwhelmed, burdened by emotional pain, and uncertain about how to move forward. Deep down, they long for relief—not just a quick fix, but a profound, lasting transformation. They want to understand the root of their struggles, regain control over their emotions, and find peace within themselves. They dream of building healthier relationships, achieving mental clarity, and improving their quality of life.
My ideal client is someone who feels lost in the challenges of anxiety, depression, PTSD, or struggles with focus and motivation. They often feel overwhelmed, burdened by emotional pain, and uncertain about how to move forward. Deep down, they long for relief—not just a quick fix, but a profound, lasting transformation. They want to understand the root of their struggles, regain control over their emotions, and find peace within themselves. They dream of building healthier relationships, achieving mental clarity, and improving their quality of life.
My name is Ogo Tunde-Sanya, and I am a dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. I understand that seeking help for mental health can be challenging, and I'm here to provide compassionate support .With a thorough understanding of pharmacology and psychological conditions, I provide compassionate support for mental health challenges, specializing in anxiety, depression, ADHD (in children), and mood instability. My services include thorough psychiatric evaluations and personalized medication management to ensure each individual feels heard and supported on and cared for on their journey toward wellness.
My name is Ogo Tunde-Sanya, and I am a dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. I understand that seeking help for mental health can be challenging, and I'm here to provide compassionate support .With a thorough understanding of pharmacology and psychological conditions, I provide compassionate support for mental health challenges, specializing in anxiety, depression, ADHD (in children), and mood instability. My services include thorough psychiatric evaluations and personalized medication management to ensure each individual feels heard and supported on and cared for on their journey toward wellness.
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Dr. Peace Peters is a doctoral-trained board-certified family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner. Peace specializes across lifespans, treating all ages from children, adolescents, adults and geriatric mental health and wellness. Dr. Peters serves in Maryland and Virginia. She has over 20 years of healthcare experience working in different healthcare settings in inpatient and outpatient in the DMV area.
Dr. Peace Peters is a doctoral-trained board-certified family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner. Peace specializes across lifespans, treating all ages from children, adolescents, adults and geriatric mental health and wellness. Dr. Peters serves in Maryland and Virginia. She has over 20 years of healthcare experience working in different healthcare settings in inpatient and outpatient in the DMV area.
Finding the right support shouldn't feel like another burden. Whether you're dealing with the weight of depression, constant anxiety, or the challenges of ADHD and behavioral struggles, we are here to help. We understand that mental health affects every part of your life—from sleep (insomnia) and nutrition to your ability to stay present.
Our practice offers a holistic path to wellness, specializing in specialized addiction recovery and opioid use disorder treatment. By blending talk therapy with psychiatric medication management, we treat the whole person, not just the diagnosis.
Finding the right support shouldn't feel like another burden. Whether you're dealing with the weight of depression, constant anxiety, or the challenges of ADHD and behavioral struggles, we are here to help. We understand that mental health affects every part of your life—from sleep (insomnia) and nutrition to your ability to stay present.
Our practice offers a holistic path to wellness, specializing in specialized addiction recovery and opioid use disorder treatment. By blending talk therapy with psychiatric medication management, we treat the whole person, not just the diagnosis.
My name is Dr. Njideka Emenyi “ Dr. E”. I am a doctoral prepared dual board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. I am licensed both in Maryland and Washington DC. I see Clients both in person and virtually from 3 locations (Westmister, MD; Silver Spring, MD and Washington DC). I have over 12 years experience and see Clients 6 yeas and above.
I have experience in medication management, psychiatric evaluation, and psychotherapy toward treating multiple mental health disorders, including Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Anxiety/Panic, Depression, PTSD/Trauma, OCD, ADHD/ADD, and many more.
My name is Dr. Njideka Emenyi “ Dr. E”. I am a doctoral prepared dual board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. I am licensed both in Maryland and Washington DC. I see Clients both in person and virtually from 3 locations (Westmister, MD; Silver Spring, MD and Washington DC). I have over 12 years experience and see Clients 6 yeas and above.
I have experience in medication management, psychiatric evaluation, and psychotherapy toward treating multiple mental health disorders, including Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Anxiety/Panic, Depression, PTSD/Trauma, OCD, ADHD/ADD, and many more.
Dr. Ndidiamaka Mbakpuo (Dr. Didi) has over 13 years experience in the healthcare industry. She is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and PMHNP-BC. The need for mental wellbeing is more important now than ever. The worldwide impact of COVID-19 has left millions of people in despair. Many people have lost loved ones or impacted negatively as a result of COVID-19. Depression, anxiety, and break in mental health are on the rise. Young and old are confused and in despair. Many have not been able to grieve or come to terms with the loss of their loved ones. You mental wellbeing is as important as your physical health.
Dr. Ndidiamaka Mbakpuo (Dr. Didi) has over 13 years experience in the healthcare industry. She is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and PMHNP-BC. The need for mental wellbeing is more important now than ever. The worldwide impact of COVID-19 has left millions of people in despair. Many people have lost loved ones or impacted negatively as a result of COVID-19. Depression, anxiety, and break in mental health are on the rise. Young and old are confused and in despair. Many have not been able to grieve or come to terms with the loss of their loved ones. You mental wellbeing is as important as your physical health.
Diverse Health was founded in 2021 with a mission to deliver accessible, comprehensive, and culturally competent healthcare services through our state-of-the-art telehealth platform. We specialize in providing virtual primary care and mental health services, including psychiatric evaluations, provider oversight, and medication management for mood disorders, chronic diseases, and acute care needs. Our commitment to equity in health and excellence in care drives us to serve underserved and minority communities, ensuring everyone receives the attention they need.
Diverse Health was founded in 2021 with a mission to deliver accessible, comprehensive, and culturally competent healthcare services through our state-of-the-art telehealth platform. We specialize in providing virtual primary care and mental health services, including psychiatric evaluations, provider oversight, and medication management for mood disorders, chronic diseases, and acute care needs. Our commitment to equity in health and excellence in care drives us to serve underserved and minority communities, ensuring everyone receives the attention they need.
My name is Dr. Binta Bojang, DNP, PMHNP, and I am currently accepting new adult patients. With over 20 years of diverse experience in healthcare, encompassing both medical and mental health care, I am committed to providing compassionate and individualized care. As an active listener, I collaborate closely with my patients to ensure we find the most effective treatment options for their mental health needs. I look forward to working together on your journey to wellness.
My name is Dr. Binta Bojang, DNP, PMHNP, and I am currently accepting new adult patients. With over 20 years of diverse experience in healthcare, encompassing both medical and mental health care, I am committed to providing compassionate and individualized care. As an active listener, I collaborate closely with my patients to ensure we find the most effective treatment options for their mental health needs. I look forward to working together on your journey to wellness.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? Is anxiety, depression, trauma, or stress making it hard to function or feel like yourself? You don’t have to navigate it alone - and you don’t have to settle for care that doesn’t reflect your values or experiences. At Doxa Health and Wellness, we provide a compassionate and culturally sensitive care. Our ideal clients are individuals and families who may be struggling with emotional or behavioral challenges, life transitions, or a desire for greater peace, clarity, and healing. We welcome people from all backgrounds and communities, and we value your story in the healing process.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? Is anxiety, depression, trauma, or stress making it hard to function or feel like yourself? You don’t have to navigate it alone - and you don’t have to settle for care that doesn’t reflect your values or experiences. At Doxa Health and Wellness, we provide a compassionate and culturally sensitive care. Our ideal clients are individuals and families who may be struggling with emotional or behavioral challenges, life transitions, or a desire for greater peace, clarity, and healing. We welcome people from all backgrounds and communities, and we value your story in the healing process.
I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care through secure telehealth, specializing in medication management and support for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I partner with clients to create personalized, practical treatment plans that promote stability, recovery, and long-term wellness. My goal is to meet you where you are and support meaningful progress in daily life.
I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care through secure telehealth, specializing in medication management and support for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I partner with clients to create personalized, practical treatment plans that promote stability, recovery, and long-term wellness. My goal is to meet you where you are and support meaningful progress in daily life.
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FAQ - Black and African American Psychiatrists
As an African American, why might I wish to see a psychiatrist who is African American?
Psychiatrists are trained to diagnose and treat a broad range of mental health conditions using approaches such as therapy and medication management. For many Black and African American individuals, finding a psychiatrist who shares their racial background can be an important part of feeling understood and supported in care. This preference may reflect a desire for culturally-informed treatment or a deeper sense of connection with someone who better understands one’s unique challenges and lived experiences. While licensed psychiatrists of all backgrounds are equally qualified, Black psychiatrists may bring both personal and professional insight into issues such as racial trauma, identity, discrimination, and other culturally-specific factors that can shape a person’s mental health.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of Black psychiatrists?
If you're unable to find a psychiatrist who personally identifies as Black, you may also consider providers who demonstrate experience and an openness to working with individuals of all backgrounds. You might also explore a blended therapy approach—for example, seeing a psychiatrist for medication management while also working with a Black therapist or counselor for additional culturally-informed support. Psychology Today’s online directory is a helpful tool to support your search for Black provider. The directory allows you to filter specifically for Black or African American psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs). As you review provider profiles, consider their clinical focus to see whether they have experience with concerns related to racial identity, trauma, or specific populations (e.g., men, women, LGBTQ+ individuals). It's also important to review practical details such as therapeutic modalities, whether they offer in-person or telehealth services, languages spoken, and accepted insurance plans to ensure their care is accessible and aligned with your needs.