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Sara Gena Israel
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP
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Sara Gena Israel

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP

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Bethesda, MD 20817
Let's Connect (301) 635-4557
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Welcome, I’m Sara. Are you a woman, adolescent, or the parent of a teen struggling with intense mood swings, irritability, or emotional shifts related to puberty, hormonal changes, or life transitions? You’re not alone. I specialize in supporting women and girls ages 12 to 50 who are experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, and mood disorders influenced by hormonal and metabolic factors. My approach integrates conventional psychiatric care with lifestyle psychiatry, rooted in the principles of lifestyle medicine.
Your treatment may include nutrition-informed strategies, stress reduction techniques, and targeted lab assessments, all designed to support emotional balance, mental clarity, and metabolic wellness.
If you’re ready to reclaim your sense of balance and take meaningful steps toward lasting wellness, I invite you to visit my website to request an appointment. I look forward to supporting you on your path.
Take the first step to help. Call or Sara Gena Israel now - (301) 635-4557

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Bethesda, MD 20817

(301) 635-4557

Bowie, MD 20715

My website
I offer telehealth appointments using HIPAA-compliant technology with flexible scheduling and extended business hours for your convenience.
I specialize in ADHD, Depression and Anxiety 
Initial Session Fee $275, Standard Visit $135, I accept insurance 
Let's Connect (301) 635-4557
Photo of Sara Gena Israel, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Bethesda, MD 20817

(301) 635-4557

Bowie, MD 20715

My website
I offer telehealth appointments using HIPAA-compliant technology with flexible scheduling and extended business hours for your convenience.
I specialize in ADHD, Depression and Anxiety 
Initial Session Fee $275, Standard Visit $135, I accept insurance 

Finances

Fees

  • Initial Session Fee $275
  • Standard Visit $135

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • CareFirst
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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The majority of Balanced Mind Mental Health patients pay $35 or less for psychiatric appointments with insurance.
Photo of Sara Gena Israel, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP
Sara Gena Israel
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP
or call with questions - (301) 635-4557
"
The majority of Balanced Mind Mental Health patients pay $35 or less for psychiatric appointments with insurance.
Photo of Sara Gena Israel, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP
Sara Gena Israel
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP
or call with questions - (301) 635-4557

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today License: Maryland / AC003803 Sara Gena Israel
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Maryland, CRNP-PMHNP AC003803
  • Certificate from ANCC- PMHNP-BC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Across the Lifespan
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Licensed in Maryland, Florida, and New York, I have additional training in integrative psychiatric care and lifestyle medicine approaches.
Photo of Sara Gena Israel, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP
Sara Gena Israel
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP
or call with questions - (301) 635-4557
"
Licensed in Maryland, Florida, and New York, I have additional training in integrative psychiatric care and lifestyle medicine approaches.
Photo of Sara Gena Israel, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP
Sara Gena Israel
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP
or call with questions - (301) 635-4557

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Depression
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Integrative and Lifestyle Psychiatry
  • Medication Management
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, and women's mental health concerns. My comprehensive approach integrates lifestyle strategies to support a healthier you. I emphasize the link between nutrition and mental health, encouraging behaviors that promote overall wellness.
Photo of Sara Gena Israel, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP
Sara Gena Israel
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP
or call with questions - (301) 635-4557
"
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, and women's mental health concerns. My comprehensive approach integrates lifestyle strategies to support a healthier you. I emphasize the link between nutrition and mental health, encouraging behaviors that promote overall wellness.
Photo of Sara Gena Israel, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP
Sara Gena Israel
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP
or call with questions - (301) 635-4557

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Religion

Christian

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Lifestyle Psychiatry
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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I provide goal-oriented, solution-focused therapy only in combination with medication management. If ongoing, extended, or individual therapy is needed, I can offer resources for trusted therapists.
Photo of Sara Gena Israel, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP
Sara Gena Israel
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP
or call with questions - (301) 635-4557
"
I provide goal-oriented, solution-focused therapy only in combination with medication management. If ongoing, extended, or individual therapy is needed, I can offer resources for trusted therapists.
Photo of Sara Gena Israel, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP
Sara Gena Israel
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP
or call with questions - (301) 635-4557

Location

Primary Location

Bethesda, MD 20817

(301) 635-4557

Additional Location

Bowie, MD 20715

(301) 635-4557
"
I offer telehealth appointments using HIPAA-compliant technology with flexible scheduling and extended business hours for your convenience.
Photo of Sara Gena Israel, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP
Sara Gena Israel
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (301) 635-4557
"
I offer telehealth appointments using HIPAA-compliant technology with flexible scheduling and extended business hours for your convenience.
Photo of Sara Gena Israel, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP
Sara Gena Israel
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (301) 635-4557