Magellan Psychiatrists in Baltimore, MD
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Adonai Healthcare Solutions
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, CRNP-BC, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21202
Here is good news. You are never alone. I will be here for you. My name is Dr. Patience Ekeocha, an Adult Nurse Practitioner, and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, and have been in Primary Care practice for over 22 years.
Here is good news. You are never alone. I will be here for you. My name is Dr. Patience Ekeocha, an Adult Nurse Practitioner, and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, and have been in Primary Care practice for over 22 years.
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Chelsia Burkes-Brown
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21202
Chelsia Burkes-Brown is a Board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who sees clients in Oregon, Maryland, Washington, Maryland and Florida. She has over eleven years of nursing experience in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric care across the lifespan. She is committed to providing both competent and compassionate care to her clients. She places high value on a client’s full participation in the development of each treatment plan to encourage compliance and believes everyone deserves to have access to high-quality mental health care. She specializes in children, teenagers, and young adults.
Chelsia Burkes-Brown is a Board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who sees clients in Oregon, Maryland, Washington, Maryland and Florida. She has over eleven years of nursing experience in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric care across the lifespan. She is committed to providing both competent and compassionate care to her clients. She places high value on a client’s full participation in the development of each treatment plan to encourage compliance and believes everyone deserves to have access to high-quality mental health care. She specializes in children, teenagers, and young adults.
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Victoria Adaramaja
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PNHNP-B
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21224
I am a doctoral prepared psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. My goal is to provide individualized mental health treatment plan. I strive to provide quality care in a collaborative, supportive, and non-judgment manner. Like I always tell my primary care patients; Life is full of seasons and each season prepare you for the next! My approach is very warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, compassion, and kindness. I will tailor our sessions and your treatment plan to your individual needs and meeting you where you are in life.
I am a doctoral prepared psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. My goal is to provide individualized mental health treatment plan. I strive to provide quality care in a collaborative, supportive, and non-judgment manner. Like I always tell my primary care patients; Life is full of seasons and each season prepare you for the next! My approach is very warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, compassion, and kindness. I will tailor our sessions and your treatment plan to your individual needs and meeting you where you are in life.
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Unique Minds Behavioral Health Services, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21215
Victorine (Vicky) Ngang is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner specialized in treating patients with mental illnesses in and Maryland. She is board certified with the American Nurses Credentialing Center. After working as a registered nurse in several settings, she decided to further her education with a specialty in mental health. Her inspiration was driven by the stigma associated with mental health illnesses in the communities. She is a community advocate of mental illness and her grit is to bridge the gap between physical and mental health as well as reduce the stigma about mental health.
Victorine (Vicky) Ngang is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner specialized in treating patients with mental illnesses in and Maryland. She is board certified with the American Nurses Credentialing Center. After working as a registered nurse in several settings, she decided to further her education with a specialty in mental health. Her inspiration was driven by the stigma associated with mental health illnesses in the communities. She is a community advocate of mental illness and her grit is to bridge the gap between physical and mental health as well as reduce the stigma about mental health.
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Accepting new patients! I'm Dr. Tae Joon "TJ" Park, specializing in adult mental health for individuals aged 18 to 64. My expertise extends to anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, psychosis, and thought disorders. I provide adult psychiatry and medication management, with a focus on therapeutic modalities like Adlerian therapy, coaching, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, psychopharmacological treatment, and solution-focused brief therapy.
Accepting new patients! I'm Dr. Tae Joon "TJ" Park, specializing in adult mental health for individuals aged 18 to 64. My expertise extends to anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, psychosis, and thought disorders. I provide adult psychiatry and medication management, with a focus on therapeutic modalities like Adlerian therapy, coaching, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, psychopharmacological treatment, and solution-focused brief therapy.
Reginald Eugene Degrafenreid II
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP, MSN
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21234
I am an integrative psychiatrist specializing in a holistic approach to mental health. I combine evidence-based practices like CBT, Supportive Therapy, and Talk Therapy with complementary alternative medicine to create personalized treatment plans. By actively listening and understanding your unique needs, I effectively manage symptoms through medication administration and ongoing monitoring. My goal is to empower you with knowledge about your mental health condition and medications, fostering self-awareness and informed decision-making. Together, we'll work towards improved well-being and a balanced life.
I am an integrative psychiatrist specializing in a holistic approach to mental health. I combine evidence-based practices like CBT, Supportive Therapy, and Talk Therapy with complementary alternative medicine to create personalized treatment plans. By actively listening and understanding your unique needs, I effectively manage symptoms through medication administration and ongoing monitoring. My goal is to empower you with knowledge about your mental health condition and medications, fostering self-awareness and informed decision-making. Together, we'll work towards improved well-being and a balanced life.
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NP On Call, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21201
NP On Call offers medication management and therapy to address mental disorders including substance abuse. Our practice is made up of psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Mental Health therapists, and Family Nurse Practitioners.
NP On Call offers medication management and therapy to address mental disorders including substance abuse. Our practice is made up of psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Mental Health therapists, and Family Nurse Practitioners.
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Exhale, Baltimore
Psychiatric Nurse, MS, CRNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21201 (Online Only)
Leslie Poff is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in providing medication management for individuals in a wide variety of settings, from hospitals and prisons to private offices and churches. Her diagnostic skills and prescriptive privileges enable her to treat a wide variety of psychiatric disorders including but not limited to anxiety, depressive, psychotic, co-occurring and bipolar disorders, ADHD, substance abuse and dependence. Clients who may need psychotropic medication receive education and safe prescription of such medication.
Leslie Poff is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in providing medication management for individuals in a wide variety of settings, from hospitals and prisons to private offices and churches. Her diagnostic skills and prescriptive privileges enable her to treat a wide variety of psychiatric disorders including but not limited to anxiety, depressive, psychotic, co-occurring and bipolar disorders, ADHD, substance abuse and dependence. Clients who may need psychotropic medication receive education and safe prescription of such medication.
Sweetie H Doychinov
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, PMH, BC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21215
I am a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with seven years of extensive experience in psychiatric nursing. My background includes working in both child and adult inpatient settings, as well as providing care in community mental health crisis stabilization and substance abuse treatment programs. After earning my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University, I immediately began my career in psychiatric nursing at an inpatient hospital. I am the Medical Director at a community mental health crisis stabilization and substance abuse treatment center and the Outpatient Mental Health Center.
I am a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with seven years of extensive experience in psychiatric nursing. My background includes working in both child and adult inpatient settings, as well as providing care in community mental health crisis stabilization and substance abuse treatment programs. After earning my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University, I immediately began my career in psychiatric nursing at an inpatient hospital. I am the Medical Director at a community mental health crisis stabilization and substance abuse treatment center and the Outpatient Mental Health Center.
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Transformation Healthcare INC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MS, CRNP-PM
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21212
I'm Patrick Okpah, a proud alumnus of Frostburg State University in Maryland, where I specialized in psychiatric mental health. My life is enriched by the presence of a wonderful family, including a supportive and amazing wife. My purpose is to extend effective, high-quality care and support to individuals facing mental health challenges. I eagerly look forward to collaborating with you on your path to enhanced mental well-being.
I'm Patrick Okpah, a proud alumnus of Frostburg State University in Maryland, where I specialized in psychiatric mental health. My life is enriched by the presence of a wonderful family, including a supportive and amazing wife. My purpose is to extend effective, high-quality care and support to individuals facing mental health challenges. I eagerly look forward to collaborating with you on your path to enhanced mental well-being.
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Alpha Recovery HealthCare Services Inc.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, CRNP, PMH-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21201
At Alpha Recovery Healthcare Service Inc., we focus on promoting mental health recovery through patients' assessments, diagnosis, disease prevention, and medication management. Our psychiatric consultations are tailored to provide compassionate, holistic, thorough, and competent treatments aimed to improve individualized patients' mental health recovery, and the overall sense of well-being of our patients in a confidential, friendly, and therapeutic consulting environment.
At Alpha Recovery Healthcare Service Inc., we focus on promoting mental health recovery through patients' assessments, diagnosis, disease prevention, and medication management. Our psychiatric consultations are tailored to provide compassionate, holistic, thorough, and competent treatments aimed to improve individualized patients' mental health recovery, and the overall sense of well-being of our patients in a confidential, friendly, and therapeutic consulting environment.
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Jessica Page Sullivan
Psychiatric Nurse, MS, CRNP
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21201 (Online Only)
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Jessica Page, MS, CRNP-PMH is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in the treatment both children and adults. She uses a recovery based approach to empower resilience and improve mental wellness. Jessica began her career as a psychiatric nurse on the adult inpatient psychiatric unit. She has experience working with a wide variety of adults, each with their own unique stressors and strengths. Her experience includes people with severe mental illness as well as those struggling with substance abuse. Jessica has gained training and experience working with children and families, as well as adolescents and adults.
Jessica Page, MS, CRNP-PMH is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in the treatment both children and adults. She uses a recovery based approach to empower resilience and improve mental wellness. Jessica began her career as a psychiatric nurse on the adult inpatient psychiatric unit. She has experience working with a wide variety of adults, each with their own unique stressors and strengths. Her experience includes people with severe mental illness as well as those struggling with substance abuse. Jessica has gained training and experience working with children and families, as well as adolescents and adults.
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Dr. Esther Chikwe-Onyejekwe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, ARNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21225
Dr. Esther Chikwe-Onyejekwe, DNP, ARNP, MSN, CRNP-PMHNP, is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with more than 8years of experience treating patients with mental health needs in both inpatient and outpatient mental health clinics. She received her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global). she is the founder of Noble Health & Behavioral Cares Services, LLC. She provides mental health services for all age groups, all gender, and all ethnic groups. Her organization provides comprehensive services for persons experiencing behavioral and mental illness, in-person and telehealth.
Dr. Esther Chikwe-Onyejekwe, DNP, ARNP, MSN, CRNP-PMHNP, is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with more than 8years of experience treating patients with mental health needs in both inpatient and outpatient mental health clinics. She received her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global). she is the founder of Noble Health & Behavioral Cares Services, LLC. She provides mental health services for all age groups, all gender, and all ethnic groups. Her organization provides comprehensive services for persons experiencing behavioral and mental illness, in-person and telehealth.
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Ideal client is someone who desires a partner in addressing their mental health. I view the patient-doctor relationship as a shared decision making process that will facilitate an individually tailored approach to achieve optimal mental health. I use a holistic approach and consider biological, psychological, and social aspects of a client's life to determine the best treatment paradigms. Whether you are looking for a skilled talk therapist or need assistance with medications, I am confident that I can help you achieve your goals.
Ideal client is someone who desires a partner in addressing their mental health. I view the patient-doctor relationship as a shared decision making process that will facilitate an individually tailored approach to achieve optimal mental health. I use a holistic approach and consider biological, psychological, and social aspects of a client's life to determine the best treatment paradigms. Whether you are looking for a skilled talk therapist or need assistance with medications, I am confident that I can help you achieve your goals.
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Dr. Tai Ajani
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21202
Dr. Tai Ajani, DNP, PMHNP-BC is doctoral-prepared, dual board-certified in psychiatric mental health and adult gerontology nurse practitioner. She has more than 20 years of experience as a healthcare provider and has delivered high-quality health care to multicultural patients in outpatient and inpatient settings. At MindBodyPinnacle Health in Maryland, she offers holistic psychiatric care to individuals over the age 10 years.
Dr. Tai Ajani, DNP, PMHNP-BC is doctoral-prepared, dual board-certified in psychiatric mental health and adult gerontology nurse practitioner. She has more than 20 years of experience as a healthcare provider and has delivered high-quality health care to multicultural patients in outpatient and inpatient settings. At MindBodyPinnacle Health in Maryland, she offers holistic psychiatric care to individuals over the age 10 years.
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I create a safe, supportive, and non‑judgmental environment for every client and understand the importance of empathy, trust, and kindness. My sympathetic, kindhearted, and caring approaches to each individual patients make me capable of reaching the core of each of my patients issues. I empower them to enhance their awareness of their potentials in dealing with treatment. Tele-Health Virtual Visits Available, Same day and Next day appointments available! Call us 5619098555 for psychiatric evaluations, medication management, prescriptions, addiction, anxiety, depression, and medication management.
I create a safe, supportive, and non‑judgmental environment for every client and understand the importance of empathy, trust, and kindness. My sympathetic, kindhearted, and caring approaches to each individual patients make me capable of reaching the core of each of my patients issues. I empower them to enhance their awareness of their potentials in dealing with treatment. Tele-Health Virtual Visits Available, Same day and Next day appointments available! Call us 5619098555 for psychiatric evaluations, medication management, prescriptions, addiction, anxiety, depression, and medication management.
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PrimeHealth Behavioral Healthcare Services, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP-PMH
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21209
Primehealth Behavioral Healthcare Services, LLC (PBH) was born out of compassion to help Maryland residents access psychiatric and Mental Health Services that are tailored to their individual needs. The mission of PHB Services is to provide the prime and highest quality of care to all our clients’ psychiatric and mental health needs with empathy, commitment, and compassion. Our vision is to provide the highest quality of psychiatric and mental health care to individuals and their families, fostering a healthy society and creating social change. We believe that health is the sine qua non and inalienable right of all individuals.
Primehealth Behavioral Healthcare Services, LLC (PBH) was born out of compassion to help Maryland residents access psychiatric and Mental Health Services that are tailored to their individual needs. The mission of PHB Services is to provide the prime and highest quality of care to all our clients’ psychiatric and mental health needs with empathy, commitment, and compassion. Our vision is to provide the highest quality of psychiatric and mental health care to individuals and their families, fostering a healthy society and creating social change. We believe that health is the sine qua non and inalienable right of all individuals.
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It's great that you are considering mental health treatment. I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of nursing experience, and my passion is psychiatric nursing. I will work with you to create a treatment plan that fits your life and your treatment needs. I conduct medical evaluations where I ask questions about your history and presenting problems. Then, with your help, we develop a treatment plan that may include medications that would be helpful in addressing your symptoms. Keep in mind that medication may not always be needed to address your mental health needs. I use an holistic approach to meet your needs.
It's great that you are considering mental health treatment. I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of nursing experience, and my passion is psychiatric nursing. I will work with you to create a treatment plan that fits your life and your treatment needs. I conduct medical evaluations where I ask questions about your history and presenting problems. Then, with your help, we develop a treatment plan that may include medications that would be helpful in addressing your symptoms. Keep in mind that medication may not always be needed to address your mental health needs. I use an holistic approach to meet your needs.
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Leandra Davidson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MBA,, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21239 (Online Only)
Call/text 800-436-8510 or go to the website and click on Request Services for all your medication management needs. Appointments are Available. I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in the states of MD, DC, and NC. I have been a part of the military community for over 20 years. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. Is your child struggling with sadness, anxiety, or poor concentration? Has your mood and behavior affected your personal or professional relationships? Has a traumatic event changed your life, and now you don't even know who you are?
Call/text 800-436-8510 or go to the website and click on Request Services for all your medication management needs. Appointments are Available. I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in the states of MD, DC, and NC. I have been a part of the military community for over 20 years. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. Is your child struggling with sadness, anxiety, or poor concentration? Has your mood and behavior affected your personal or professional relationships? Has a traumatic event changed your life, and now you don't even know who you are?
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Rhanee Perkins
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21218 (Online Only)
Welcome! I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice. I have sixteen years' experience working in the specialty of mental health. Mental health challenges have the potential to hold us back from our responsibilities, life fulfillments and looking towards the future. We have all been there. The good thing is that you don't have to stay there!
Welcome! I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice. I have sixteen years' experience working in the specialty of mental health. Mental health challenges have the potential to hold us back from our responsibilities, life fulfillments and looking towards the future. We have all been there. The good thing is that you don't have to stay there!
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Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer Employee Assistance Plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
What is an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)?
Employee Assistance Plans are purchased by employers for the benefit of their employees. EAPs typically assist employees with referrals and may also provide the first few sessions of therapy free of charge, with the patient's regular health insurance kicking in after those initial sessions. EAP benefits often apply to all types of therapy without the need for a medical diagnosis, making it easier to access couples therapy, therapy for life transitions, and other non-medical counseling. Just as with standard health insurance, clients should always check that a provider accepts their EAP benefits before scheduling.
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy