CareFirst Psychiatrists in Silver Spring, MD
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner committed to helping adults navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and ADHD. I provide thoughtful medication management and a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients can openly discuss their concerns and work toward meaningful change.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner committed to helping adults navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and ADHD. I provide thoughtful medication management and a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients can openly discuss their concerns and work toward meaningful change.
Welcome! I am Brittany Pollard, a board-certified PMHNP and FNP. I work with adolescents and adults who feel overwhelmed by a variety of mental health challenges. Many come to treatment feeling stuck, exhausted, distracted, or frustrated by symptoms that affect their relationships, work, school, or daily life. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood. Together, we identify goals, address barriers to wellness, and create individualized treatment plans that help clients gain symptom relief, build resilience, and improve their quality of life.
Welcome! I am Brittany Pollard, a board-certified PMHNP and FNP. I work with adolescents and adults who feel overwhelmed by a variety of mental health challenges. Many come to treatment feeling stuck, exhausted, distracted, or frustrated by symptoms that affect their relationships, work, school, or daily life. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood. Together, we identify goals, address barriers to wellness, and create individualized treatment plans that help clients gain symptom relief, build resilience, and improve their quality of life.
As a board-certified mental health provider, I believe that prioritizing your mental health is essential to achieving lasting happiness and stability. After spending much of my career in internal medicine and primary care, I transitioned to focus fully on mental health care, where my passion truly lies. I work primarily with adults who are navigating challenges such as substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. I know seeking help can sometimes be one of the hardest part of this journey, so congratulations on taking this step!
As a board-certified mental health provider, I believe that prioritizing your mental health is essential to achieving lasting happiness and stability. After spending much of my career in internal medicine and primary care, I transitioned to focus fully on mental health care, where my passion truly lies. I work primarily with adults who are navigating challenges such as substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. I know seeking help can sometimes be one of the hardest part of this journey, so congratulations on taking this step!
I have over 15 years experience as a nurse practitioner specializing in psychiatric medication management . Before this, I was a therapist and social worker. I consider the role of medication treatment in mental health through the lens of how psychiatric symptoms express themselves in the context of environmental and cultural stresses. I listen respectfully, consider rational treatment approaches and discuss evidence-based treatment options with you based on your particular needs and concerns. I use my knowledge and expertise with psychiatric medications to help you reach your goals for improved health with competence and caring.
I have over 15 years experience as a nurse practitioner specializing in psychiatric medication management . Before this, I was a therapist and social worker. I consider the role of medication treatment in mental health through the lens of how psychiatric symptoms express themselves in the context of environmental and cultural stresses. I listen respectfully, consider rational treatment approaches and discuss evidence-based treatment options with you based on your particular needs and concerns. I use my knowledge and expertise with psychiatric medications to help you reach your goals for improved health with competence and caring.
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I understand the importance of trust in the therapeutic journey. It is my commitment to you to cultivate a safe and supportive space where you feel understood, respected, and empowered. My approach to treatment is rooted in compassion, empathy, and evidence-based practices. I believe in the inherent resilience of every individual and the transformative power of therapy in fostering personal growth and healing. Whether you're navigating through life transitions, struggling with mental health challenges, or seeking self-discovery, I am here to walk alongside you on your path to wellness.
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I understand the importance of trust in the therapeutic journey. It is my commitment to you to cultivate a safe and supportive space where you feel understood, respected, and empowered. My approach to treatment is rooted in compassion, empathy, and evidence-based practices. I believe in the inherent resilience of every individual and the transformative power of therapy in fostering personal growth and healing. Whether you're navigating through life transitions, struggling with mental health challenges, or seeking self-discovery, I am here to walk alongside you on your path to wellness.
Hi, I’m Ernell Refuge, as a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I’m passionate about helping individuals take meaningful steps toward emotional wellness. I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to adults experiencing a wider range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and mood disorders.
Hi, I’m Ernell Refuge, as a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I’m passionate about helping individuals take meaningful steps toward emotional wellness. I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to adults experiencing a wider range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and mood disorders.
She currently works as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner; she is a compassionate provider who is committed to delivering care that is empathetic, non-judgmental, and patient-centered. Olayemi offers evidence-based treatment that is tailored to the unique needs of each patient with medication management and psychotherapy. She treats a wide variety of mental health issues and disorders. Yemi collaborates with the therapists on her team to provide integrated care for her patients benefiting from both therapy and medication.
She currently works as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner; she is a compassionate provider who is committed to delivering care that is empathetic, non-judgmental, and patient-centered. Olayemi offers evidence-based treatment that is tailored to the unique needs of each patient with medication management and psychotherapy. She treats a wide variety of mental health issues and disorders. Yemi collaborates with the therapists on her team to provide integrated care for her patients benefiting from both therapy and medication.
Karen Garcia es una enfermera especializada en salud mental psiquiátrica certificada (PMHNP-BC), que ofrece una atención compasiva y centrada en el cliente a personas que enfrentan una amplia gama de preocupaciones de salud mental. Fluida en inglés y español, Karen se apasiona por crear un espacio seguro e inclusivo donde clientes de diversos orígenes culturales se sientan vistos, escuchados y empoderados.
Karen Garcia es una enfermera especializada en salud mental psiquiátrica certificada (PMHNP-BC), que ofrece una atención compasiva y centrada en el cliente a personas que enfrentan una amplia gama de preocupaciones de salud mental. Fluida en inglés y español, Karen se apasiona por crear un espacio seguro e inclusivo donde clientes de diversos orígenes culturales se sientan vistos, escuchados y empoderados.
Dante Alexander is a dually certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care and Psychiatric-Mental Health. With more than a decade of healthcare experience, he integrates advanced clinical knowledge with a whole-person, evidence-based approach to patient care.
Dante’s practice philosophy emphasizes the connection between physical health, emotional well-being, and quality of life. Dante is committed to advancing access to comprehensive mental and medical health services through innovative, patient-centered practice models.
Dante Alexander is a dually certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care and Psychiatric-Mental Health. With more than a decade of healthcare experience, he integrates advanced clinical knowledge with a whole-person, evidence-based approach to patient care.
Dante’s practice philosophy emphasizes the connection between physical health, emotional well-being, and quality of life. Dante is committed to advancing access to comprehensive mental and medical health services through innovative, patient-centered practice models.
Evlyn Billy-Eko, Telehealth Psychiatry in Maryland
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, BSN, PMHNP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you’re a teen or adult feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, ADHD symptoms, or trauma, you may be exhausted from trying to “push through.” You may be experiencing panic, irritability, racing thoughts, poor sleep, or difficulty focusing at school or work. You might be unsure what’s “normal,” worried about medication, or frustrated that nothing has worked long-term. What you want is clarity, a plan that makes sense, and care that respects your values—so you can feel calmer, think more clearly, and function better day to day without feeling judged. You may also want a steadier mood, fewer panic spikes, and better sleep.
If you’re a teen or adult feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, ADHD symptoms, or trauma, you may be exhausted from trying to “push through.” You may be experiencing panic, irritability, racing thoughts, poor sleep, or difficulty focusing at school or work. You might be unsure what’s “normal,” worried about medication, or frustrated that nothing has worked long-term. What you want is clarity, a plan that makes sense, and care that respects your values—so you can feel calmer, think more clearly, and function better day to day without feeling judged. You may also want a steadier mood, fewer panic spikes, and better sleep.
At Focus Wellness we believe every individual is unique, special and deserves kind compassionate and personalized care. Situations, moments, or sometimes just nothing could make us feel anxious, depressed, fearful, angry, uncomfortable with mixed emotions.
At Focus Wellness we believe every individual is unique, special and deserves kind compassionate and personalized care. Situations, moments, or sometimes just nothing could make us feel anxious, depressed, fearful, angry, uncomfortable with mixed emotions.
We are your neighborhood mental health care clinic in Hyattsville, Maryland, providing evidence-based mental health services with dignity in a compassionate environment.
We are your neighborhood mental health care clinic in Hyattsville, Maryland, providing evidence-based mental health services with dignity in a compassionate environment.
Accepting new patients for telehealth psychiatric medication management. I help patients struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, PTSD and OCD. I offer convenient online appointments and accept several major insurance plans.
Accepting new patients for telehealth psychiatric medication management. I help patients struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, PTSD and OCD. I offer convenient online appointments and accept several major insurance plans.
I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner providing compassionate, evidence-informed care to older teens and adults with mood, anxiety and trauma disorders. My clinical expertise is in medication management and I regularly collaborate with therapists to ensure clients are getting supportive, integrated care.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or simply unlike yourself lately, I want you to know that you don’t have to navigate it alone. I strive to create an environment where you can exhale, feel understood, and speak openly without fear of judgment.
I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner providing compassionate, evidence-informed care to older teens and adults with mood, anxiety and trauma disorders. My clinical expertise is in medication management and I regularly collaborate with therapists to ensure clients are getting supportive, integrated care.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or simply unlike yourself lately, I want you to know that you don’t have to navigate it alone. I strive to create an environment where you can exhale, feel understood, and speak openly without fear of judgment.
Restoration LLC (Behavioral Health Clinic)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNPBC, CRNP
Serves Area
"WE ARE ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS" Olayemi Olajuyigbe is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 14 years of experience in health care services in the Baltimore/Washington DC area. A self-motivated outcome-oriented provider giving the best human support to life utilizing psychiatric skills with strong clinical experience through evidence-based practice. Providing medication management to children and adults . His focus is on restoring wellness to individuals and families with different psychiatric disorders through customized and holistic patient-centered care.
"WE ARE ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS" Olayemi Olajuyigbe is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 14 years of experience in health care services in the Baltimore/Washington DC area. A self-motivated outcome-oriented provider giving the best human support to life utilizing psychiatric skills with strong clinical experience through evidence-based practice. Providing medication management to children and adults . His focus is on restoring wellness to individuals and families with different psychiatric disorders through customized and holistic patient-centered care.
Timely, convenient, and affordable appointments by video for medication management and psychiatric services. It is easy to fit in a visit from the privacy of your home, car or office. We offer daytime, evening, and weekend appointments.
Now, more than ever, we are suffering from anxiety, sadness/depression, and uncertainty regarding our health and world. It helps to talk to someone who is a safe, dedicated person for your mental and emotional health. Call or email our office to schedule your initial appointment.
Timely, convenient, and affordable appointments by video for medication management and psychiatric services. It is easy to fit in a visit from the privacy of your home, car or office. We offer daytime, evening, and weekend appointments.
Now, more than ever, we are suffering from anxiety, sadness/depression, and uncertainty regarding our health and world. It helps to talk to someone who is a safe, dedicated person for your mental and emotional health. Call or email our office to schedule your initial appointment.
I'm an ABPN board-certified, integrative and psychodynamic psychiatrist dedicated to helping you heal deeply—mind, brain, body, and soul. At True Radiance Psychiatry, I combine medication management, psychotherapy, and holistic care, including nutritional supplementation, herbal support, mindfulness, movement practices, healthy lifestyle habits and advanced lab testing for vitamins, hormones, and metabolism. I specialize in anxiety, depression, bipolar spectrum conditions, trauma, and life stressors. My goal is to help you break free from unconscious patterns and build a life rooted in clarity, resilience, and self-understanding.
I'm an ABPN board-certified, integrative and psychodynamic psychiatrist dedicated to helping you heal deeply—mind, brain, body, and soul. At True Radiance Psychiatry, I combine medication management, psychotherapy, and holistic care, including nutritional supplementation, herbal support, mindfulness, movement practices, healthy lifestyle habits and advanced lab testing for vitamins, hormones, and metabolism. I specialize in anxiety, depression, bipolar spectrum conditions, trauma, and life stressors. My goal is to help you break free from unconscious patterns and build a life rooted in clarity, resilience, and self-understanding.
You can feel it. Something isn't right, and you can't quite put it into words, but you know your body, and you know this isn't you. I see you. I hear you. And I want you to know you don't need to keep searching. You've found someone who understands, because I've been there myself, and I came through it. The way we work is together. This is a collaboration. I'll never push or force anything on you. I'll offer my guidance, but this is your health, and you stay at the center of every decision.
You can feel it. Something isn't right, and you can't quite put it into words, but you know your body, and you know this isn't you. I see you. I hear you. And I want you to know you don't need to keep searching. You've found someone who understands, because I've been there myself, and I came through it. The way we work is together. This is a collaboration. I'll never push or force anything on you. I'll offer my guidance, but this is your health, and you stay at the center of every decision.
Welcome! I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over a decade of experience providing compassionate mental healthcare. My practice is built on a holistic, patient-centered foundation where I offer both individual and family therapy, as well as comprehensive medication management. I am dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and actively involved in your care journey.
Welcome! I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over a decade of experience providing compassionate mental healthcare. My practice is built on a holistic, patient-centered foundation where I offer both individual and family therapy, as well as comprehensive medication management. I am dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and actively involved in your care journey.
Welcome! You did not get to this page by accident, you were meant to connect with a compassion, empathetic and caring prescriber who has been in the field of healthcare for almost 20 years. I am an advocate of the clients that I serve and always put the client's interest first. I work with each client to develop the best plan not just "push the pill". Dr. Lake treats each client as a unique individual, while collaborating with other treating providers, including their support system.
Welcome! You did not get to this page by accident, you were meant to connect with a compassion, empathetic and caring prescriber who has been in the field of healthcare for almost 20 years. I am an advocate of the clients that I serve and always put the client's interest first. I work with each client to develop the best plan not just "push the pill". Dr. Lake treats each client as a unique individual, while collaborating with other treating providers, including their support system.
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