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Dr. Kumba Sankoh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, PTSD
  • Medication management, Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

Kumba Sankoh, MSN, PMHNP-BC is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing evidence-based psychiatric care through HEAL Mental Health Services. She specializes in comprehensive psychiatric assessment, medication management, and psychotherapy for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, and psychosocial stressors.

Kumba has clinical experience across crisis stabilization, outpatient psychiatry, wellness clinics, and school-based health programs. Her treatment approach emphasizes accurate diagnosis, patient education, collaborative decision-making, and individualized care planning. She works closely with patients to balance symptom management, functional improvement, and quality of life.

Kumba offers telehealth services and is committed to culturally responsive care and addressing social determinants that impact mental health outcomes.

My approach to therapy

There is an increasing emphasis on incorporating holistic and lifestyle-oriented strategies into conventional mental health treatment. This approach often includes mindfulness practices, balanced nutrition, regular physical activity, and healthy sleep routines as integral components of personalized care plans.

What you can expect from me

At your first visit with HEAL Mental Health, you can expect a warm, supportive, and judgment-free environment focused on understanding your needs and goals. Your provider will take time to learn about your concerns, personal history, and what brings you to treatment, while answering any questions you may have. Together, you will discuss treatment options, develop an initial plan, and identify next steps that feel comfortable and collaborative. Our goal is for you to leave your first visit feeling heard, supported, and confident about your path toward healing and emotional well-being.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Creative, Open Minded, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Walden University
  • License type
    APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Maryland)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Behavioral Activation (BA), Exposure Response Prevention, Structural Family, Positive Psychology, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Relational, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Biofeedback, Parent Management Training (PMT), Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Seeking Safety, Strength-Based, Behavior Modification, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Attachment Based, Play, Strategic Family Therapy, Multidimensional Family, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Multi-Systemic (MST), Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Trauma Focused CBT, Humanistic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders, Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Behavior Management, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Art Therapy
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Infants / Toddlers, Adults, Adolescents, Children
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    7484 Candlewood Road suite k
    Hanover, MD 21076