Cigna and Evernorth Psychiatrists in Kensington, MD
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Dr. Tonisha Melvin
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, CRRN, ANP-C, PMHNPBC, RYT-200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kensington, MD 20895
Dr. Tonisha Melvin is the President and Co-CEO of DMV Medical Group, LLC located in Kensington, MD. She is an advocate for her clients. Her goal is to provide a safe space working with, encouraging, and supporting you so that you reach your optimal mental health goals. She provides healing and hope in a holistic way while utilizing evidence-based strategies along the way.
Dr. Tonisha Melvin is the President and Co-CEO of DMV Medical Group, LLC located in Kensington, MD. She is an advocate for her clients. Her goal is to provide a safe space working with, encouraging, and supporting you so that you reach your optimal mental health goals. She provides healing and hope in a holistic way while utilizing evidence-based strategies along the way.
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Are you experiencing persistent sadness, excessive worry, intrusive thoughts, difficulty regulating emotions, insomnia, impaired social functioning or challenges in daily activities and requiring professional help to address these Concerns? We are here to help and explore different treatment options. We perform comprehensive assessments to better understand the factors that contributes to your difficulties including biological, psychological, social factors and work with you to improve your wellbeing.
Are you experiencing persistent sadness, excessive worry, intrusive thoughts, difficulty regulating emotions, insomnia, impaired social functioning or challenges in daily activities and requiring professional help to address these Concerns? We are here to help and explore different treatment options. We perform comprehensive assessments to better understand the factors that contributes to your difficulties including biological, psychological, social factors and work with you to improve your wellbeing.
![Photo of June Ottley, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2d55bb9d-4ff9-4aba-a224-8f37a9cb1062/1/320x400.png)
June Ottley is certified as an Adult, Geriatric and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Maryland who has been practicing since 2015. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Adult and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner from the University of Maryland. She later returned to advance her education and clinical expertise, by obtaining a Post Master's degree from the University of Cincinnati.
June Ottley is certified as an Adult, Geriatric and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Maryland who has been practicing since 2015. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Adult and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner from the University of Maryland. She later returned to advance her education and clinical expertise, by obtaining a Post Master's degree from the University of Cincinnati.
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Titi Raji is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Maryland who has been practicing since 2019. She holds a DNP, PMHNP from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, an FNP from St Joseph College of Maine, and a BSN from Marymount University. Titi believes in providing individualized quality and compassionate mental health care services to clients and families in need through prevention, intervention, treatment, and education. She strives to provide patient-focused care in a supportive atmosphere in which patients, family members, and professionals are treated with the utmost dignity and respect.
Titi Raji is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Maryland who has been practicing since 2019. She holds a DNP, PMHNP from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, an FNP from St Joseph College of Maine, and a BSN from Marymount University. Titi believes in providing individualized quality and compassionate mental health care services to clients and families in need through prevention, intervention, treatment, and education. She strives to provide patient-focused care in a supportive atmosphere in which patients, family members, and professionals are treated with the utmost dignity and respect.
Dr. Rosse, works with a multidisciplinary group practice, where our goal is to provide thoughtful, competent, compassionate, and thorough psychiatric consultation, diagnostic evaluation, medication treatment, and as well as therapy services to clients in a confidential and caring environment with special consideration to biological, psychological, and physical health. We are an integrated mental health service provider where psychiatrists, psychologists, and psychotherapists collectively treat mental illnesses with complete consideration of your full medical, psychological, social, and family history.
Dr. Rosse, works with a multidisciplinary group practice, where our goal is to provide thoughtful, competent, compassionate, and thorough psychiatric consultation, diagnostic evaluation, medication treatment, and as well as therapy services to clients in a confidential and caring environment with special consideration to biological, psychological, and physical health. We are an integrated mental health service provider where psychiatrists, psychologists, and psychotherapists collectively treat mental illnesses with complete consideration of your full medical, psychological, social, and family history.
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James Perritt
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kensington, MD 20895
I have worked as a Registered Nurse at a hospital for about 12 years on a unit that specializes in Mood Disorders, like depression and bipolar disorder, and Eating Disorders. I have been working as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner since 2018. Email is the best way to contact me.
I have worked as a Registered Nurse at a hospital for about 12 years on a unit that specializes in Mood Disorders, like depression and bipolar disorder, and Eating Disorders. I have been working as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner since 2018. Email is the best way to contact me.
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Aanu Olorunsola MSN, CRNP, PMHNP-BC is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with training and experience treating patients with psychiatric disorders, to assist the client in coordinating and managing their mental health necessities, using the techniques of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery appropriate to the clients’ culture. I focus on cost effective and solid evidence based practice, providing effective and innovative whole health care for the people and community I serve.
Aanu Olorunsola MSN, CRNP, PMHNP-BC is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with training and experience treating patients with psychiatric disorders, to assist the client in coordinating and managing their mental health necessities, using the techniques of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery appropriate to the clients’ culture. I focus on cost effective and solid evidence based practice, providing effective and innovative whole health care for the people and community I serve.
![Photo of Alisha Shim, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/393196c3-3685-4d6a-a6ad-fc084edaf768/1/320x400.jpeg)
Alisha Shim
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Kensington, MD 20895 (Online Only)
Hi there! I'm Allie. I am an enthusiastic dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. As a compassionate and supportive provider, I want to help you find the motivation and support you need to achieve your personal goals.
Hi there! I'm Allie. I am an enthusiastic dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. As a compassionate and supportive provider, I want to help you find the motivation and support you need to achieve your personal goals.
![Photo of Dr. Thickness Patrick Egwuatu - Icon Clinic, DNP, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7c89867b-2dbf-47ad-b5fb-31fc24d9afc7/2/320x400.jpeg)
Icon Clinic
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kensington, MD 20895
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with DNP. Currently, I am a Provider here in Icon Clinic LLC in Greenbelt Maryland. I choose to become a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner because of the desire I have in helping people. That philosophy is one which I will stand by throughout my duration in this career. It will be based on providing competent, empathetic, compassionate, and holistic care to the best of my ability without bias. This philosophy or values I believed was in me from birth - The spirit of caring and giving to the fullest. These values are accompanied by respect, and trustworthiness.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with DNP. Currently, I am a Provider here in Icon Clinic LLC in Greenbelt Maryland. I choose to become a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner because of the desire I have in helping people. That philosophy is one which I will stand by throughout my duration in this career. It will be based on providing competent, empathetic, compassionate, and holistic care to the best of my ability without bias. This philosophy or values I believed was in me from birth - The spirit of caring and giving to the fullest. These values are accompanied by respect, and trustworthiness.
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Pendulum Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Kensington, MD 20895 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
It is time to bring the negative stigma of seeking help for mental health issues to an end. It is a stigma when a person with mental illness is mocked or called weak for seeking help. Black Americans are less likely to seek mental health care. Statistics tell us that about 25% of African Americans seek mental health treatment, compared to 40% of white Americans. For black men the numbers are even less. Seeking help from a culturally competent therapist can assist with managing and overcoming these effects. At Pendulum Psychiatry we aim to provide a safer, more welcoming space for Black men seeking medication management and therapy.
It is time to bring the negative stigma of seeking help for mental health issues to an end. It is a stigma when a person with mental illness is mocked or called weak for seeking help. Black Americans are less likely to seek mental health care. Statistics tell us that about 25% of African Americans seek mental health treatment, compared to 40% of white Americans. For black men the numbers are even less. Seeking help from a culturally competent therapist can assist with managing and overcoming these effects. At Pendulum Psychiatry we aim to provide a safer, more welcoming space for Black men seeking medication management and therapy.
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Regina Afriyie - Clarksburg behavioral health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, CRNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20902
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.
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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.
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.
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Samantha Rogers
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20910
At Synergy Strive, we are a team of solution-focused clinicians with the goal of helping you, your child, or your family uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we cannot change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
At Synergy Strive, we are a team of solution-focused clinicians with the goal of helping you, your child, or your family uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we cannot change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
![Photo of Shilla Pokuaa, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/58458b3f-de0a-40cd-a896-f270fcd182c9/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hello, I am Shilla Pokuaa, a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Maryland. I graduated with my master's in 2017 from Bowie State University and went on to attain my DNP whilst working in the mental health field as an addiction and PMHNP provider. My passion is working with patients 18 and above with various types of mental illnesses.
Hello, I am Shilla Pokuaa, a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Maryland. I graduated with my master's in 2017 from Bowie State University and went on to attain my DNP whilst working in the mental health field as an addiction and PMHNP provider. My passion is working with patients 18 and above with various types of mental illnesses.
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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 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.
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Dympna Ndelle
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20852 (Online Only)
I have known loss, sadness, anxiety, and feelings/emotions I cannot understand, and I know how empowering it has been for me to get someone to help make sense of them. I can empower you to find solutions to some or all of these emotions and feelings you might be battling. I have been trained in and acquired specialized skills to treat depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and a host of other mental and behavioral disorders for people of all ages.
I have known loss, sadness, anxiety, and feelings/emotions I cannot understand, and I know how empowering it has been for me to get someone to help make sense of them. I can empower you to find solutions to some or all of these emotions and feelings you might be battling. I have been trained in and acquired specialized skills to treat depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and a host of other mental and behavioral disorders for people of all ages.
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Clear Minds Family and Mental Health Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, - BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Result and data driven, Clear Minds Family and mental Health providers use evidenced- based practice to optimize care and preserve patient safety. We provide initial psychiatric evaluations and follow ups for patients 18 years old and up. Our attention is focused on actively listening to ours patients and proactively design, manage the treatments plans. Anxieties, ADHD, Depression, Bi-polar, insomnia & Schizophrenia are often seen. We prescribe and administer long acting injectables, offer therapy and health education all tailored to achieve mental, emotional and behavioral well-being and help with clarity and optimal productivity.
Result and data driven, Clear Minds Family and mental Health providers use evidenced- based practice to optimize care and preserve patient safety. We provide initial psychiatric evaluations and follow ups for patients 18 years old and up. Our attention is focused on actively listening to ours patients and proactively design, manage the treatments plans. Anxieties, ADHD, Depression, Bi-polar, insomnia & Schizophrenia are often seen. We prescribe and administer long acting injectables, offer therapy and health education all tailored to achieve mental, emotional and behavioral well-being and help with clarity and optimal productivity.
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Me llamo Mimi, soy Enfermero Practicante en Psiquiatría con experiencia en el tratamiento de pacientes de habla hispana. Durante mi carrera, me he dedicado a proporcionar atención psiquiátrica integral, culturalmente sensible y basada en la evidencia a individuos y familias. Mi objetivo es mejorar la salud mental y el bienestar de mis pacientes mediante el uso de terapias individualizadas y colaborativas.
Me llamo Mimi, soy Enfermero Practicante en Psiquiatría con experiencia en el tratamiento de pacientes de habla hispana. Durante mi carrera, me he dedicado a proporcionar atención psiquiátrica integral, culturalmente sensible y basada en la evidencia a individuos y familias. Mi objetivo es mejorar la salud mental y el bienestar de mis pacientes mediante el uso de terapias individualizadas y colaborativas.
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Temitope Adedapo
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Temitope Adedapo is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about caring for patients. She works with patients across the lifespan who experience depression, mood disorders, ADHD, psychotic disorders and more. During treatment, she ensures holistic care to patients by providing active listening and culturally sensitive care. Temitope stays current with new advances in mental health treatment and therapies to best treat patients. Temitope is licensed n Maryland to provide psychiatric services both in office and telehealth.
Temitope Adedapo is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about caring for patients. She works with patients across the lifespan who experience depression, mood disorders, ADHD, psychotic disorders and more. During treatment, she ensures holistic care to patients by providing active listening and culturally sensitive care. Temitope stays current with new advances in mental health treatment and therapies to best treat patients. Temitope is licensed n Maryland to provide psychiatric services both in office and telehealth.
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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 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.
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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