Psychiatrists in 20886
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Our approach is tailored to meet each client's need. We provide psychiatric assessment and medication management services. We also provide individual, family, couples, and group therapy for adults, adolescents, and children.
Our approach is tailored to meet each client's need. We provide psychiatric assessment and medication management services. We also provide individual, family, couples, and group therapy for adults, adolescents, and children.
![Photo of Eveline Gwaabe - Wisechoice Multispecialty clinic LLC, PMHNP-B, NP-C, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1d2914bb-89c9-48d2-bd67-39e6b84564e1/2/320x400.jpeg)
Wisechoice Multispecialty clinic LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-B, NP-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20886
Not accepting new clients
Ms. Gwaabe is the founder and medical director of Wisechoice M.C. She is certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. She has been practicing as a nurse practitioner since 2016. She values lives and listens to her clients. Her services are collaborative and integrative with the patient, therapists, PCP and families. She highly believes in everyone's right to high quality healthcare. Wisechoice Multispecialty Clinic is ready to welcome you in a safe space. Together we can make a difference!
Ms. Gwaabe is the founder and medical director of Wisechoice M.C. She is certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. She has been practicing as a nurse practitioner since 2016. She values lives and listens to her clients. Her services are collaborative and integrative with the patient, therapists, PCP and families. She highly believes in everyone's right to high quality healthcare. Wisechoice Multispecialty Clinic is ready to welcome you in a safe space. Together we can make a difference!
![Photo of Monica Manka Ngwa - Clarksburg Behavioral Health, APRN, CRNP, PMH, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cd444f0e-60a9-4684-aa5c-72315a49d37e/1/320x400.jpeg)
Monica Manka Ngwa - Clarksburg Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, CRNP, PMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
Clarksburg Behavioral Health is deeply committed to fostering a trusting and collaborative relationship with each of their clients. We understand that reaching out for support can be a significant and courageous step. It requires vulnerability and strength to seek assistance during challenging times.
Clarksburg Behavioral Health is deeply committed to fostering a trusting and collaborative relationship with each of their clients. We understand that reaching out for support can be a significant and courageous step. It requires vulnerability and strength to seek assistance during challenging times.
![Photo of Bola Osunkiyesi - True Vine Health Systems Inc , PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/50848e37-8d6d-4c65-8d5b-af7f643f2fc5/1/320x400.jpeg)
True Vine Health Systems Inc
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20886
Hello, I am Bola Osunkiyesi a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I love to read my bible, pray, and encourage others- With God All Things Are Possible. I am culturally diverse and competent in providing mental health services across the health wellness-illness continuum and lifespan: adolescent, adult, and the geriatric population in the community, also providing developmental disability services. My utmost objective is to assist my client coordinate and manage their mental health necessities using the techniques of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery appropriate to their culture.
Hello, I am Bola Osunkiyesi a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I love to read my bible, pray, and encourage others- With God All Things Are Possible. I am culturally diverse and competent in providing mental health services across the health wellness-illness continuum and lifespan: adolescent, adult, and the geriatric population in the community, also providing developmental disability services. My utmost objective is to assist my client coordinate and manage their mental health necessities using the techniques of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery appropriate to their culture.
![Photo of Sandra Anoruo, DNP, CRNP, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/955c5ef5-7dc6-4d7b-b4aa-22cb94663d44/3/320x400.jpeg)
Sandra Anoruo
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, CRNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
Mental Health and Wellness requires individualized approach. My goal of treatment is to collaborate with the client, identify and improve client's strengths while working with them to identify and work on areas of weakness. There is no magic pill to take away stress, but it’s effect on our mental health can be effectively managed using joint effort. Limitations exist solely within us, we can realize our full potential with adequate support and the right mind-set.
Mental Health and Wellness requires individualized approach. My goal of treatment is to collaborate with the client, identify and improve client's strengths while working with them to identify and work on areas of weakness. There is no magic pill to take away stress, but it’s effect on our mental health can be effectively managed using joint effort. Limitations exist solely within us, we can realize our full potential with adequate support and the right mind-set.
![Photo of Regina Afriyie - Regina Afriyie - Clarksburg behavioral health, APRN, CRNP, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/eb277c1b-3809-4b36-a3e2-fdc9f912e711/2/320x400.jpeg)
Regina Afriyie - Clarksburg behavioral health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, CRNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who is committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals with a wide range of mental health concerns. I provide comprehensive assessments, diagnostic evaluations and medication management for myriad of psychiatric conditions that include but not limited to anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and OCD.
I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who is committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals with a wide range of mental health concerns. I provide comprehensive assessments, diagnostic evaluations and medication management for myriad of psychiatric conditions that include but not limited to anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and OCD.
![Photo of Joy Eghaghe, PMHNP, CRNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1dfd006b-09d8-4e87-b1fe-7da08893f346/2/320x400.jpeg)
Joy Eghaghe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CRNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive privileges. I believe in creating an atmosphere that is focussed on helping clients feel safe protected and heard. I believe in a solution-focused approach in managing my clients who happen to be my absolute priority. I will work with you without bias or judgement. Be rest assured that during therapy/treatment, I will provide evidence based methods to help you achieve balance through collaborative efforts. I have discovered personalized solutions that work. Let's do it!
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive privileges. I believe in creating an atmosphere that is focussed on helping clients feel safe protected and heard. I believe in a solution-focused approach in managing my clients who happen to be my absolute priority. I will work with you without bias or judgement. Be rest assured that during therapy/treatment, I will provide evidence based methods to help you achieve balance through collaborative efforts. I have discovered personalized solutions that work. Let's do it!
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How does your Psychiatrist compare?
Number of Psychiatrists in 20886
< 10
Psychiatrists in 20886 who prioritize treating:
100% | Depression |
100% | Anxiety |
100% | ADHD |
100% | Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) |
100% | Sleep or Insomnia |
86% | Trauma and PTSD |
86% | Psychosis |
Average years in practice
5 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
86% | Aetna |
86% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
86% | Medicare |
How Psychiatrists in 20886 see their clients
100% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
86% | Female | |
14% | Male |
FAQs - About Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurses
How can I find a psychiatrist in 20886?
The Psychology Today Directory enables you to search specifically for psychiatrists, using the drop down provider menu in the navigation bar, by city or zip code, or by the name of the psychiatrist. Search results provide detailed profiles of professionals, including their treatment approach and areas of expertise. In addition, listings provide important information about each psychiatrist’s credentials, fees, payment options, and insurance affiliations. Directory users can select psychiatrists who meet an array of personally-desired criteria, such as familiarity with a specific community or condition.
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
Psychiatrists are medical specialists who focus on understanding, diagnosing, and treating diseases of the brain and disorders of the mind and behavior. As physicians, psychiatrists are trained to recognize the often-subtle biological causes of mental disorders and to monitor the effects of mental disturbances on physical conditions, such as heart disease. Psychologists are especially attuned to the influence of early experience on development and behavior, emotional and cognitive processes, the nature of personality, and social functioning. They are also trained to deploy an array of psychological tests—IQ tests, personality tests, behavioral assessments—to gauge a person’s functioning.
What is a psychiatric nurse practitioner?
A psychiatric nurse practitioner, also known as a mental health nurse practitioner, is a registered nurse who completes advanced training in psychiatric care, earning either a master’s or doctoral degree in psychiatric nursing, and in the U.S., passes a national certification exam. Like psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions. In some locales, psychiatric nurse practitioners can offer the full range of psychiatric care, including prescribing and managing medication. In other places, they must work in collaboration with a physician.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed psychiatrist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors. All psychiatrists listed in the directory have a valid license issued by the state(s) in which they practice and are certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some individuals or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Can a psychiatrist prescribe medication?
Psychiatrists are licensed medical doctors who are trained to recognize the many ways body processes affect the functioning of the brain and mind. As physicians, they can prescribe medication. Patients who are prescribed medications will typically need to continue to see a psychiatrist so that the effects of the medication can be monitored. For many psychiatric conditions, including common disorders such as anxiety and depression, the preferred treatment is combination therapy—medication accompanied by psychotherapy.
Do psychiatrists offer therapy?
Psychiatrists are generally trained in a number of treatment modalities, including psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and, increasingly, somatic therapies. Typically, psychiatrists make a diagnosis and determine a course of treatment based on chemical or biological factors, using lab tests, brain scans and physical and psychological evaluations. While psychotherapy may be used in the first session to aid in diagnosis, it is not typically utilized in subsequent visits. In fact, after the introductory session, most sessions with a psychiatrist may only be 15-20 minutes in length and are largely focused on medication management. Many psychiatrists who do not offer psychotherapy work collaboratively with psychologists and other mental health clinicians and can refer clients seeking talk therapy to those providers.
How do I know if I need a psychiatrist or a therapist?
It is not always easy to know which type of mental health practitioner to choose. Many people are unaware of the root of their mental or behavioral problem. One way many people learn which type of care is best for them is by seeing their primary care provider first. Depending on the nature and severity of the symptoms, the physician may review their medical history or perform medical tests to determine whether biological factors are involved before making a referral. It is not necessary for a person to know precisely what type of care they need in order to seek help. Many psychiatrists and psychologists refer clients to each other depending on client needs.
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist?
A referral to a psychiatrist is often not required. However, seeing your primary care physician first can be helpful and actually prove to be a shortcut to getting what you need. Your PCP may have a clear idea whether psychiatric help is needed and/or which kind of mental health care would be most beneficial and refer you to the right type of practitioner. For that reason alone, some psychiatrists require a referral. Further, many insurance plans require a referral from a PCP if they cover all of part of the cost of seeing a specialist; if, however, you are paying out of pocket, you may not need a referral. In any case, a referral may speed the process of securing an appointment with a psychiatrist, especially in areas where there is a shortage of mental health specialists and new patients face long waits for appointments.