Bipolar Disorder Psychiatrists in Gambrills, MD
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Tida Healthcare
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, M, H, N, P
Verified Verified
Gambrills, MD 21054 (Online Only)
I have 3 years of experience, in inpatient and outpatient, and my area of specialty is diagnosing and treating patients with mental health illnesses including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and more.
I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse Practitioner with more than 5 years of experience. I am licensed in the state of Maryland, and I have worked in different settings including hospitals, outpatient clinics, nursing homes, and group homes.
I have 3 years of experience, in inpatient and outpatient, and my area of specialty is diagnosing and treating patients with mental health illnesses including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and more.
I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse Practitioner with more than 5 years of experience. I am licensed in the state of Maryland, and I have worked in different settings including hospitals, outpatient clinics, nursing homes, and group homes.
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Crystal Leonard
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, FNP-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gambrills, MD 21054 (Online Only)
I am a board-certified family nurse practitioner who sees individuals and families across the lifespan (ages 12 to 105), who has success in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar, OCD, and mood disturbances.
Seeking the right mental health provider can be overwhelming. Finding a provider who listens and hears what you are saying can be challenging. I am here to help guide and work with you to create a successful treatment plan that you are comfortable with, taking into account your personal experiences and history. My goal is to be a part of your journey to achieve a better quality of life, helping you to build on your strengths and overcome challenges.
I am a board-certified family nurse practitioner who sees individuals and families across the lifespan (ages 12 to 105), who has success in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar, OCD, and mood disturbances.
Seeking the right mental health provider can be overwhelming. Finding a provider who listens and hears what you are saying can be challenging. I am here to help guide and work with you to create a successful treatment plan that you are comfortable with, taking into account your personal experiences and history. My goal is to be a part of your journey to achieve a better quality of life, helping you to build on your strengths and overcome challenges.
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Sadia Cheema
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gambrills, MD 21054
Sadia Cheema has experience in family medicine, psychiatry, and addiction treatment. She is compassionate and dedicated to providing comprehensive medical care to each individual.
Sadia Cheema has experience in family medicine, psychiatry, and addiction treatment. She is compassionate and dedicated to providing comprehensive medical care to each individual.
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She has put into practice not only her clinical, but also her bilingual (English and Spanish) and bicultural skills, working in community mental health, school-based programs, an international eating disorders clinic, an immigration program, treatment-oriented foster care, private practice, and inpatient medical and mental health care at Walter Reed Military Medical Center. She has worked with children, adolescents, adults, geriatric care, couples, and families.
She has put into practice not only her clinical, but also her bilingual (English and Spanish) and bicultural skills, working in community mental health, school-based programs, an international eating disorders clinic, an immigration program, treatment-oriented foster care, private practice, and inpatient medical and mental health care at Walter Reed Military Medical Center. She has worked with children, adolescents, adults, geriatric care, couples, and families.
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Sarah Langham is a Nurse Practitioner in Maryland who has been practicing since 2016. Sarah provides compassionate, person centered care and individualized treatment plans incorporating the patient’s desires. Sarah has experience in treating a wide range of mental health issues. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys traveling, reading, and community service.
Sarah Langham is a Nurse Practitioner in Maryland who has been practicing since 2016. Sarah provides compassionate, person centered care and individualized treatment plans incorporating the patient’s desires. Sarah has experience in treating a wide range of mental health issues. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys traveling, reading, and community service.
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Zenith Mental Health Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-B, MSc, MSN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crofton, MD 21114
Her field of psychiatric experience she specializes in includes caring for patients dealing with Depression, PTSD, Anxiety, Stress, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other mental health challenges across the lifespan.
Dr. Olukemi Omogoke is a doctoral-prepared Board-certified Psychiatric NP with over 8 years of psych/mental healthcare experience. She is a graduate of Bowie State University and she received her MSN and DNP at Walden University.
Her field of psychiatric experience she specializes in includes caring for patients dealing with Depression, PTSD, Anxiety, Stress, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other mental health challenges across the lifespan.
Dr. Olukemi Omogoke is a doctoral-prepared Board-certified Psychiatric NP with over 8 years of psych/mental healthcare experience. She is a graduate of Bowie State University and she received her MSN and DNP at Walden University.
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Hopestone Health and Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP-C, PMHNP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Odenton, MD 21113
Are you feeling overwhelmed by persistent sadness, excessive worry, mood swings, difficulty concentrating, or impulsivity? At Hopestone Health and Wellness, we understand that mental health struggles such as depression, anxiety, addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other mood and behavioral disorders can significantly impact your daily life. We value your opinions, history, and past experiences, believing in a collaborative approach to your care. Together, we will work as a team to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by persistent sadness, excessive worry, mood swings, difficulty concentrating, or impulsivity? At Hopestone Health and Wellness, we understand that mental health struggles such as depression, anxiety, addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other mood and behavioral disorders can significantly impact your daily life. We value your opinions, history, and past experiences, believing in a collaborative approach to your care. Together, we will work as a team to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs and goals.
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Kimberly Vargo
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CRNP, MSN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crofton, MD 21114
Accepting NEW Patients 13+. Trained in the newest and most advanced treatments available, Kim Vargo provides specifically tailored treatment options to clients ages 13 through adulthood with ADHD, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorders. She approaches every case in a calming and professional manner and nurtures supportive relationships with clients and families. She works closely with referring providers and psychotherapists to not only improve overall mental health and well-being, but to help clients live their best lives.
Accepting NEW Patients 13+. Trained in the newest and most advanced treatments available, Kim Vargo provides specifically tailored treatment options to clients ages 13 through adulthood with ADHD, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorders. She approaches every case in a calming and professional manner and nurtures supportive relationships with clients and families. She works closely with referring providers and psychotherapists to not only improve overall mental health and well-being, but to help clients live their best lives.
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A Step To Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, FNP-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Odenton, MD 21113
I have been a nurse practitioner for the past 25 years providing quality care to patients across the lifespan. I have experience managing anxiety, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, ADHD, insomnia, and other mental disorders in adolescents and adults. I specialize in medication management, psychopharmacology, and cannabis certification. I am ANCC board-certified in psychiatry and family practice with a Master's Degree in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania. I provide warm, compassionate, competent care in the office and via telehealth.
I have been a nurse practitioner for the past 25 years providing quality care to patients across the lifespan. I have experience managing anxiety, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, ADHD, insomnia, and other mental disorders in adolescents and adults. I specialize in medication management, psychopharmacology, and cannabis certification. I am ANCC board-certified in psychiatry and family practice with a Master's Degree in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania. I provide warm, compassionate, competent care in the office and via telehealth.
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I am a trained family and mental healthcare provider who believes in patient-centered care despite cultural diversities. I have my specializations in primary/family care as well as mental and behavioral health medications management. I am mostly referred to as Dr. B. I started my medical career as a registered nurse and worked in different capacities, as a nursing home nurse, various hospitals, dialysis nurse, and an advocate for the proper health and well-being of diverse people requiring adequate healthcare.
I am a trained family and mental healthcare provider who believes in patient-centered care despite cultural diversities. I have my specializations in primary/family care as well as mental and behavioral health medications management. I am mostly referred to as Dr. B. I started my medical career as a registered nurse and worked in different capacities, as a nursing home nurse, various hospitals, dialysis nurse, and an advocate for the proper health and well-being of diverse people requiring adequate healthcare.
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Metrix Healthcare llc
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, PMH-BC, FNP-BC
Verified Verified
Crofton, MD 21114
Hello, I am Ogo Tunde-Sanya and I am dual-certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. I provide psychiatric evaluation and medication management for children and adults. With a deep understanding of pharmacology and psychological conditions, I can carefully evaluate patients' needs and provide them with appropriate treatment options. By staying up-to-date with the latest research and advancements in the field, I strive to offer the best possible care to my patients, ensuring their well-being and optimal health outcomes.
Hello, I am Ogo Tunde-Sanya and I am dual-certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. I provide psychiatric evaluation and medication management for children and adults. With a deep understanding of pharmacology and psychological conditions, I can carefully evaluate patients' needs and provide them with appropriate treatment options. By staying up-to-date with the latest research and advancements in the field, I strive to offer the best possible care to my patients, ensuring their well-being and optimal health outcomes.
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Philominah Akinwumi
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Odenton, MD 21113 (Online Only)
If you find yourself grappling with mental fatigue, overwhelming emotions, a loss of focus, challenges in task completion, feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, anxiety, and difficulty realizing your full potential, you are not alone. If you resonate with these struggles and are in search of a Psychiatric Mental Health provider who possesses exceptional active listening skills and is dedicated to shared decision-making, your search ends here. Welcome to the right place for understanding and support.
If you find yourself grappling with mental fatigue, overwhelming emotions, a loss of focus, challenges in task completion, feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, anxiety, and difficulty realizing your full potential, you are not alone. If you resonate with these struggles and are in search of a Psychiatric Mental Health provider who possesses exceptional active listening skills and is dedicated to shared decision-making, your search ends here. Welcome to the right place for understanding and support.
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Remarkable Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, -BC, CRNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crofton, MD 21114 (Online Only)
We are a provider of behavioral healthcare services through telehealth. We take pride and joy in supporting every individual by providing them with the tools and imparting to them the skills to cope with their behavioral health issues. Remarkable Behavioral Health believes in the combined efforts with its clients, their families, and other healthcare providers in managing the presented behavioral health concern. You can trust our behavioral health experts to lead you to live better and healthier lives because they are all licensed, proficient professionals in their field.
We are a provider of behavioral healthcare services through telehealth. We take pride and joy in supporting every individual by providing them with the tools and imparting to them the skills to cope with their behavioral health issues. Remarkable Behavioral Health believes in the combined efforts with its clients, their families, and other healthcare providers in managing the presented behavioral health concern. You can trust our behavioral health experts to lead you to live better and healthier lives because they are all licensed, proficient professionals in their field.
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Ethel Elad
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Crofton, MD 21114 (Online Only)
Ms. Elad is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with her Master of Science in Nursing from Ohio University where she graduated with honors. She also obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Akron. Prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner, she worked as a Registered Nurse for over seven years in different disciplines to include but not limited to psychiatric, neuro, cardiac, and surgical intensive care units. While working in psychiatric units she developed more compassion and empathy for her patients suffering from mental health problems as she understood their concerns and how the
Ms. Elad is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with her Master of Science in Nursing from Ohio University where she graduated with honors. She also obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Akron. Prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner, she worked as a Registered Nurse for over seven years in different disciplines to include but not limited to psychiatric, neuro, cardiac, and surgical intensive care units. While working in psychiatric units she developed more compassion and empathy for her patients suffering from mental health problems as she understood their concerns and how the
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Five Star Integrated Health Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-C, CARN-AP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Crofton, MD 21114
NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!....Five-Star Integrated Health Services is dedicated to helping people manage their mental health. Tamia Musgrave, the founder of Five-Star Integrated Health Services, has over 27 years of clinical experience in the healthcare industry. As a dual certified Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C), she utilizes a patient-centered approach in treating individuals and families. Our mission is to motivate and empower people to reach their optimal health wellness through an individualized, patient-centered approach.
NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!....Five-Star Integrated Health Services is dedicated to helping people manage their mental health. Tamia Musgrave, the founder of Five-Star Integrated Health Services, has over 27 years of clinical experience in the healthcare industry. As a dual certified Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C), she utilizes a patient-centered approach in treating individuals and families. Our mission is to motivate and empower people to reach their optimal health wellness through an individualized, patient-centered approach.
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Do you feel down, depressed, changes in appetite, feel anxious, can’t stop worrying about things, have low motivation, can’t get out of bed? Is it hard to pay attention and complete tasks? Do you suffer from nightmares due to past trauma? Does your heart race and do you have panic attacks? I am here to tell you that you are not alone in your journey. I will listen to your concerns in a safe and positive space and, working together in partnership, help you find the solutions you are looking for. As an experienced professional, I will support you with the best quality care you deserve through medication management.
Do you feel down, depressed, changes in appetite, feel anxious, can’t stop worrying about things, have low motivation, can’t get out of bed? Is it hard to pay attention and complete tasks? Do you suffer from nightmares due to past trauma? Does your heart race and do you have panic attacks? I am here to tell you that you are not alone in your journey. I will listen to your concerns in a safe and positive space and, working together in partnership, help you find the solutions you are looking for. As an experienced professional, I will support you with the best quality care you deserve through medication management.
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Moral Peak Mental Health & Wellness, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Odenton, MD 21113 (Online Only)
Welcome to Moral Peak Mental Health & Wellness, LLC! Our clients are our top priority and we strive to develop a collaborative, therapeutic relationship with each individual. We specialize in individualized plans of care and constructing treatment plans that fit each clients individual needs. We also offer a convenient schedule to fit your needs. Call us and lets get a telehealth appointment scheduled for you today.
Welcome to Moral Peak Mental Health & Wellness, LLC! Our clients are our top priority and we strive to develop a collaborative, therapeutic relationship with each individual. We specialize in individualized plans of care and constructing treatment plans that fit each clients individual needs. We also offer a convenient schedule to fit your needs. Call us and lets get a telehealth appointment scheduled for you today.
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Ugo O Azuewah
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crofton, MD 21114 (Online Only)
My ideal clients are clients with depression, Anxiety, schizophrenia, mood disorder and panic attack. I will ensure that my patients understand all the pathophysiology behind their diagnoses. I will listen to every client to understand their needs, through utilizing individualized patient approach. At this practice, I understand that no two persons are the same, therefore, every one will be treated as such. We will set a measurable, realistic goal and will always reassess goals for possible change and adjustment as needed.
My ideal clients are clients with depression, Anxiety, schizophrenia, mood disorder and panic attack. I will ensure that my patients understand all the pathophysiology behind their diagnoses. I will listen to every client to understand their needs, through utilizing individualized patient approach. At this practice, I understand that no two persons are the same, therefore, every one will be treated as such. We will set a measurable, realistic goal and will always reassess goals for possible change and adjustment as needed.
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Capital Multi Health Group INC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, FNP-C
Verified Verified
Crofton, MD 21114
We are professionals dedicated to providing optimal patient care at all times. We provide services at affordable rates in a customer friendly and stigma free environment. We value our patients by showing them our commitment to their individualized needs in a culturally competent fashion.
We are professionals dedicated to providing optimal patient care at all times. We provide services at affordable rates in a customer friendly and stigma free environment. We value our patients by showing them our commitment to their individualized needs in a culturally competent fashion.
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Hi there! I’m Selam Tekie, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner, licensed in Maryland and Virginia. I am thrilled to welcome new patients, ages 6 and up, to my practice! My passion is providing wholehearted care to individuals struggling with mental health. I take a holistic approach, blending evidence based practice with empathy and understanding.
Hi there! I’m Selam Tekie, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner, licensed in Maryland and Virginia. I am thrilled to welcome new patients, ages 6 and up, to my practice! My passion is providing wholehearted care to individuals struggling with mental health. I take a holistic approach, blending evidence based practice with empathy and understanding.
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Bipolar Disorder Psychiatrists
What is the most successful approach to treating bipolar disorder?
Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging, and a number of therapies have been found effective in providing support to patients as they gain the skills to understand and manage the disorder. Family-focused therapy is often helpful for children and teens (the majority of cases develop before age 19); it aims to minimize mood cycling by improving family communication and reducing conflict. It also helps young people navigate the developmental challenges the disorder can create. Cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) and variants such as Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)help patients manage the thoughts and feelings that influence bipolar mood swings as well as develop specific behavioral strategies to counteract them.
What happens in therapy for bipolar disorder?
Because the patterns of mood switching and its triggers differ for each person and can change over time, mood tracking or monitoring becomes a basic way patients learn about the nature of their condition. One of the most common features of therapy is finding a workable method of mood monitoring, in which patients track their daily activities and rate their moods, then use the findings to adjust routines accordingly. Patients learn ways of handling the many stresses that arise in life so that they do not trigger mood swings.
What kinds of problems does therapy help with?
Like many other mental health disorders, BPD is heavily influenced by stress; therapy provides skills for coping with stressors of all kinds. Therapy is extremely important for helping individuals identify the situations that may trigger mood switching, so that mood swings can be prevented. Therapy may especially target recognition of the early stages of mood change so that they can be managed. In addition, therapy helps patients deal with the significant amount of turbulence the disorder can create in relationships and in work life.
What is the goal of therapy for bipolar disorder?
Therapy helps patients set up their lives to maintain stability so that their mood isn’t constantly threatened by daily events. Perhaps the first task of therapy is to educate people about the nature of the disorder. At the same time, a primary goal of therapy is to enhance adherence to drug treatment. Extended periods of mood stability can prompt patients to discontinue medication, triggering relapse, while the early phases of manic episodes can feel so energizing that patients stop medication, ushering in full-blown mania and the altered self-perception that can lead to destructive behaviors. Another major goal of therapy is to understand one’s mood patterns so as to minimize both the frequency and intensity of mood cycling.