Adults Psychiatrists in Bethesda, MD

Jacqueline Williams is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She Graduated with a Master's in Science in Nursing, is currently practicing in Maryland, and sees patients mainly via telemedicine.

Hello! I work at Choice Clinical Services, located in Greenbelt. However, I can see patients remotely anywhere in MD. I work with patients of all ages and I am bilingual in English and Spanish. I have found that I really enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and adolescents. We will work as a team because ultimately, you know what will work best for you. Hope to hear from you! Please reach out via email or phone.

I recognize that each person's experience is unique, and their mental health care should reflect that individuality. I provide personalized assessments and treatment plans, tailoring my services to meet the specific needs and goals of each individual. Through thorough evaluations and collaborative discussions, I work closely with you to develop a deep understanding of your concerns, symptoms, and life circumstances.

Are you struggling with feelings of loneliness, low self-esteem, uncertainty about your future? Are there problems in your relationships that you are having trouble understanding or working on by yourself? As a psychiatrist and psychotherapist I have been working with patients for over 30 years. I treat a wide range of emotional conflicts and their manifestations including depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety. Anxiety comes in many forms - e.g. chronic feelings of being anxious, panic attacks, social or performance anxiety, PTSD, OCD. I also treat adult patients with ADHD, eating disorders and sexual issues.

I’m a board-certified adult psychiatrist specializing in women’s mental health and reproductive psychiatry, with advanced training from Johns Hopkins Hospital. Earlier in my career I worked as the Clinical and Education Director at the Johns Hopkins Reproductive Mental Health Center, where I oversaw clinical staff and taught residents. I’m passionate about teaching and advocating for women’s mental health.

Hello potential gardener! My name is Isoke Baptiste, founder of The Wellness Garden. I’m a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner with a holistic approach to health, which means, when consulted, I touch upon every area of your life. As a mother, an inherent caregiver, a constant gardener and a human above all else, I take pride in seeing the full humanity in people. I also recognize the role systems play in our internal worlds and the lives we lead, which is why I prioritize equal access, personalized care and patient education in my practice.

I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) since 2021. I manages and treats adult patients with a range of mental health ailments. I specializes in treating anxiety, depression, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), sleep issues, and stress across the lifespan. I am compassionate and dedicated to my patients and looks forward at their speedy recovery. My motivation is to make a difference in people’s lives and in my community.

My ideal client is someone who is experiencing a range of mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, burnout, or trauma and is seeking a comprehensive, holistic approach to their well-being. They are open-minded and motivated to explore both conventional and complementary therapies to achieve a deeper level of healing. This client recognizes the importance of addressing not just their symptoms but also the underlying causes and contributing factors, including lifestyle, nutrition, and emotional health. Their goal is to achieve a balanced and resilient state of mind, body, and spirit.

Dr. Sylvia Foster is a board-certified psychiatrist who has been practicing in both the private sector and the hospital setting for over 25 years. She graduated from the Medical College of Pennsylvania, now Drexel University, and went on to complete her residency in adult psychiatry and fellowship in geriatric psychiatry at the same institution. She makes use of her experience, along with her innate empathic approach to understand her patients as a whole, allowing for the most accurate diagnoses and treatment.

I am experienced Mental Health provider with over 10 years of experience working with variety of patients. My goal is to empower everyone I come across so they can get the best of what matter to them. I will take the time to listen and formulate a plan that will work for you. I believe everyone deserve the best care and my job is to provide just that. I am accepting new patient and have immediate opening.

Welcome! I'm Maggie Smith. I am a Dual Certified Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatric Mental Health & Family Medicine. I have 16 years experience as a Nurse, & 9 years as a Nurse Practitioner. I am excited to help you with any steps and goals you have for your mental health.

Yared Taffesse is an ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). He has vast clinical experience in treating individuals with mental illnesses. In the last 13 years, Yared has provided psychiatric and mental health care to individuals of diverse backgrounds and mental health conditions. He has experience in Hospitals and outpatient clinics including partial hospitalization programs, emergency, and crisis stabilization centers, and at schools and universities. Yared is fluent in Amharic and English. He has professional and volunteer experience working with refugees, new immigrants and asylees.

If you or your child no longer feel real joy, I’d like to help. The core of my practice is judicious medication management. I’ve been doing this for many years: first as a nurse-midwife, now as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I am still dual-credentialed in both. I treat people of all types, but most frequently children and perinatal women. My patients, big and small, grapple with issues like anxiety, trauma, depression, OCD and eating disorders. Issues around fertility, pregnancy, parenting and menopause remain among my strengths, even though I rarely deliver babies anymore (and I miss it, sometimes!). My approach is holistic.

Kristi Muncie MSN, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC ​ Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Licensed in Oregon, Maryland. Kristi Muncie is board-certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and also board-certified as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Kristi is compassionate, empathic and kind. She has dedicated decades of her life to helping others. She obtained her bachelor's degree from Eastern Kentucky University and then obtained both her master's degree and post-master's degree from the University of Cincinnati.

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or other mood disorders? Are you longing for greater fulfillment and peace in your life? Do you wish to address challenges and trauma from the past that seem to follow you into your present life and relationships and cause you worry about your future? Or maybe you have been gifted unique challenges in life that you wish to process and reframe?

Hi, My name is Dasheara Duck and I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I began my career as a assertive community health nurse working in Baltimore city and surrounding areas to bring awareness to mental health in the community. In 2016, I transitioned into the hospital setting where I specialized as a crisis stabilization nurse in the emergency room and a inpatient psychiatric nurse. In 2019 I decided to further my career as a psychiatric mental health nurse Practitioner.

***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Have you been suffering from symptoms that affect your thinking, perception, mood, and behavior? Are these symptoms making it difficult for you to cope with work, relationships, and other demands? Do you need a provider who will listen to your needs and formulate a comprehensive plan to help you return to your baseline level and effectively get back to normal life? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then you are a candidate who can benefit from the treatment I provide that is tailored to your specific needs. My goals are your goals and I will be with you every step of the way.

To reach out, please visit my website at www.integramentalhealth.com. I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner and clinical social worker who believes deeply that psychiatry should equal science plus soul. As a queer & trans person, I also know that it can be hard to find LGBTQIA-affirming care out there. My background informs a passion for helping you overcome shame, differentiate yourself from the environment around you, find and honor your true self, and navigate the middle path through struggle. If you are grappling with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, or need affirming care, I am invested in helping you thrive.

Dr. Zivago Bunting is a Nationally Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He earned his doctorate degree at the University of Maryland School of Nursing; licensed in MD, VA and District of Columbia. He evaluates research to foster high-quality, evidence-based patient-centered mental health care. Dr. Bunting's humble beginning, combined with twenty-two years of medical and mental health clinical experience, fosters his non-judgment listening skills. His role as your mental health provider is considered a privilege and an honor. Therefore, a partnership in your mental health journey is not taken lightly.