In Person Psychiatrists in Gaithersburg, MD

Fynda Fillie-Favoe is a Board Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner-Psychiatric Mental Health (CRNP-PMH) with over twenty years of experience in working inpatient and outpatient settings. Her experience includes contract work in psychiatry and medical-surgical nursing in several states. In her home state of Maryland, Fynda was also a Delegating Nurse Case Manager working in the community with individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities.

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The patient always comes first. This means spending the time needed to get to the root of the problem, taking a holistic approach to look at the myriad factors that influence mental health, and providing a safe and comfortable environment where healing can occur. As a psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner, I can manage and treat a wide range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and PTSD. I value providing special attention to individual needs, personal history, stressful or traumatic experiences, and concerns about medications.

I am double board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. I believe in using both medication when indicated as well as therapy. I was trained in CBT and was given the Excellence in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy during my residency program. I use supportive therapy with each client I see. During my residency I served as Chief Resident and was awarded the Overall Excellence in Psychiatry Award as well as the Clinical Excellence Award.

I received my medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania. I provide psychiatric treatment for a wide range of challenges in adults, adolescents and children. My approach is to create a personalized treatment plan starting from scientific treatment guidelines and focusing on your individual needs and strengths. I have wide-ranging expertise including the treatment of anxiety, depression, addiction, ADD/ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, women's psychiatric needs, schizophrenia, and impulsivity. I offer talk therapy in addition to medication treatment.

We are here to help you decide on the right solutions for your mental health and wellness goals. Our approach is integrative functional psychiatry to ensure we identify and treat any underlying factors that are contributing to mental health concerns and prescribe medication if needed.

Dr. Francine's purpose is to offer and provide personalized mental health care to all clients including medication initiation/management and therapy services. Remember that your mental health is a priority and matters today and always. Whether you are suffering from anxiety, depression, ADHD, psychosis, or mood disorders, do not hesitate to ask for professional help so that you can live your life to the fullest of your abilities.

My name is Meghan Blair and I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 9 years of experience. I treat ages 10 and up for a variety of psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, ptsd, autism spectrum, schizophrenia, and substance abuse.

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.

As a doctorial prepared Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), and Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (ACNS), I specialize in evidence-based psychiatric medication management for older adolescents, adults, college students, & teens. I prioritize patient-centered care, collaborating with therapists and medical providers to address mental health concerns. I offer flexible appointments, including in-person and virtual sessions, catering to either a busy student or professional. While providing thorough assessments and recommendations, I have been commended for my compassionate and approachable “bedside” manners.

My ideal client is an adult who is struggling with adult ADHD & depression. You may feel overwhelmed and struggle to complete tasks and you may experience a lack of motivation and energy that makes it challenging to engage in these tasks or daily activities. You might find it difficult to get out of bed or take care of basic tasks due to depressive symptoms.

My name is Sandra Krotman. I am a Board certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ( PMHNP-BC) with prescriptive privileges. Every person has concerns they struggle with during their lifetime. Some people struggle on and off, and for others, the path is filled with twists, turns, slippery rocks, and possibly big boulders. Wherever you are on your journey, I can meet you on your route, and help you navigate your mental health needs. We can create a comprehensive treatment plan after an assessment and evaluation, discuss options such as therapy, medication management, or combination of both.

Samaaneh Moezzi is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant(PA-C) from Towson University. Prior to becoming a Physician Assistant, she graduated at Hood College Frederick MD, with a master of science and worked as a scientist for a pharmacology company in Frederick. She had psychiatry externships at St. Joseph inpatient Psychiatric hospital, and was part of the healthcare team for assessment, management and discharge planning of psychiatric patients.

I am double board-certified in Child Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry. My practice philosophy is to first educate my patients and their legal guardians the most up-to-date treatment guidelines on the issues they present, ensure they fully understand treatment protocols, and then work together to make treatment decisions. I will be there for my patients all the way to their recovery.

As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I diagnose, prescribe, treat, and manage patients with mental health illnesses such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and ADHD. I have over 15 years of nursing experience that includes medical-surgical, telemetry and psychiatry. I believe that one of my advantages as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is my extensive history and background within those various settings. I view each patient as an individual and take an integrative approach to treatment.

I am Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry and have been practicing since 2005. I completed my residency from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts and my Fellowship in Addictions from the Robert Johnson Wood Foundation. In 2014, I was featured in SJ Magazine as one of New Jersey’s top psychiatrists. I have experience working with adults as well as adolescents suffering from both psychiatric diagnosis and substance use disorders and have extensive experience working in both out-patient and in-patient settings.

I believe the right for every individual is to receive quality mental health services. I am a doctoral prepared, nationally board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner trained to treat all ages. I have a decade of healthcare experience in inpatient, outpatient, PHP, and IOP settings. My passion is to provide comprehensive care that focuses on client needs and empower full participation in their own treatment. I incorporate supportive therapy, use of positive coping skills and medication management (if needed). I believe educating how medications work in the brain is important for clients to know and understand

Our veterans and their family members are a priority to me. I also welcome clients and their pets who have been dealing with chronic medical illness and pain. I have seen clients for many years who are managing addiction and related couple/family issues. I spent decades in hospital settings seeing clients with all sorts of grieving concerns. From health, lifestyle, legal, and stress management to end-of-life challenges, I am delighted to assist clients to approach situations in a hopeful, pragmatic, and strategic manner with the goal of achieving greater mind, body, and spirit health and wellness.

I believe I can best help patients to find their path in life using a combination of medication and psychotherapy. That usually requires one hour appointments. I have a background in psychiatric research in sex hormones and specialize in treating ADHD.