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Top psychiatrists in Bethesda, MD accepting new patients

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Dr. Melkamzer Chari

Dr. Melkamzer Chari

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe that healing begins with feeling heard and understood, and I am here to listen, support, and guide you in building a healthier, more balanced life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Jewelle Robinson

Dr. Jewelle Robinson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I am a psychiatric mental health provider who is passionate about delivering compassionate, comprehensive care across the lifespan, beginning with pediatric clients as young as age seven.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Linda Ahaghotu

Linda Ahaghotu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Catonsville, MD


“I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes within their lives.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Larissa Yossa

Larissa Yossa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“My journey in mental health began eight years ago, and since then, I've dedicated my career to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to those navigating life's most difficult mental health challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Shanique Lankford

Shanique Lankford

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“My dual training in family medicine and psychiatry allows me to thoughtfully consider both mental and physical health factors when developing treatment plans.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Diane Starkes-Ross

Dr. Diane Starkes-Ross

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“My approach is grounded, collaborative, and centered on the whole person, and I prefer to work alongside my patients as partners.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Karishma Lamsal Adhikari

Karishma Lamsal Adhikari

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe everyone deserves compassionate, evidence-based care that is tailored to their unique experiences, goals, and strengths.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Olujumoke Akinyemi

Dr. Olujumoke Akinyemi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“My goal is to work with you to understand your unique challenges, empower you with knowledge and coping strategies, and support your journey toward improved mental wellness within a safe and confidential environment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Crystal Martinez

Crystal Martinez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Silver Spring, MD


My background is in all aspects of mental health and substance abuse.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Esther Shadare

Dr. Esther Shadare

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“My mission is to enlighten others about mental health and to reduce the stigma associated with psychiatric disorders.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Glenn Gorleski

Dr. Glenn Gorleski

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Havre de Grace, MD


“My approach is direct, open-minded, and yes, occasionally humorous. I'll be honest with you about what I'm seeing...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Oyebisi Ogunleye

Oyebisi Ogunleye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I bring a culturally grounded perspective as a Black woman in a field where that representation matters deeply.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Favour Ofoegbu

Favour Ofoegbu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I take pleasure in assisting my patients to uphold a sense of normalcy as they navigate their mental well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Isabella Ngedzeyeem

Isabella Ngedzeyeem

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


Isabella Ngedzeyeem

Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

I am an experienced and passionate care provider focused on providing personalized care for my clients. Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC Certification since 2022.

My goal is to improve the health outcomes of patients through a holistic care approach. I specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of clients with psychological health needs.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Panic disorders
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vasty Amo Adade

Vasty Amo Adade

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“My goal is to provide client-centered care with quality service. I believe in holistic care, treating the mind, body and soul.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Juliet Nwokedi

Juliet Nwokedi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe that we can work together to achieve a common goal: providing patient-centered and individualized care.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aaron Owens

Aaron Owens

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I utilize a holistic view of your mental health, looking at how your life-style, sleep and environment work along side medication management.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Karen Baughman

Karen Baughman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Hagerstown, MD


“Karen values a client-centered approach, listening to patients to provide individualized, empathetic care without bias.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Korede Falua

Korede Falua

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I work primarily with adults experiencing anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar and other mood disorders, and psychotic disorders who are looking for clear, structured psychiatric care.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Monique Smith

Monique Smith

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I take time to truly listen so we can understand what you're experiencing and what you hope to change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Latisha Flanigan

Latisha Flanigan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Halethorpe, MD


“My priority is to create a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where you feel heard, valued, and empowered as we work together toward improved mental wellness.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Funmilayo Fashola

Funmilayo Fashola

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“The first session is to get to know the patient's background and understand the root cause of what led to the mental health problem(s).”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Tashekia Williamson

Tashekia Williamson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Waldorf, MD


“I take a collaborative approach to ensure that clients are utilizing all available resources for the betterment of their mental, emotional and physical health.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Taiwo Ajani

Dr. Taiwo Ajani

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“She believes in a holistic approach to mental health which involves addressing your emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual health needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Vanessa Thompson

Vanessa Thompson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and take time to understand the unique needs of each individual.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Kim Jones Fearing

Dr. Kim Jones Fearing

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Maryland


“When I see patients, I listen. My goal is to help clients discover what is standing in the way of reaching their goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Noella Masalla

Noella Masalla

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Laurel, MD


“Dr. Masalla specializes in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and evidence-based treatment tailored to each patient's unique needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Martha Eseh

Martha Eseh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Laurel, MD


“I am very patient with my clients and will partner with you to create a treatment plan that works best for you and improve outcome.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Abimbola Adebayo

Abimbola Adebayo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Columbia, MD


“My approach is patient centered, supportive in a non judgmental environment that empowers my patients.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Faith Murray

Dr. Faith Murray

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“My approach to providing care includes therapeutic resources. I also offer expert medication management when necessary, ensuring a holistic approach to mental health care.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Vida Robb

Vida Robb

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


Welcome to a space of care, balance, and renewal. I’m Vida Robb, a licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 18 years of nursing experience and a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. I specialize in adult, adolescent, and child psychiatry, providing compassionate, evidence-based care for challenges such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addiction, and schizophrenia.

My approach is holistic and personalized. I believe in treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—while honoring each individual’s unique story, culture, and goals. Whether you’re overcoming obstacles, seeking stability, or striving for growth, I tailor treatment plans to meet your needs and walk with you every step of the way. Patients often describe me as approachable and down-to-earth, and I strive to create a welcoming space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered.

Outside of my work, I’m a proud mother of three preteen daughters. Whether we’re biking, roller skating, or exploring new destinations, family life inspires my passion for helping others live meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Above all, my goal is to ease the fears or uncertainties you may feel about seeking help. From our first meeting, you’ll be met with compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to your well-being. Together, we’ll navigate your path toward healing and a healthier future.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Abena Boatemaa Van-Ess

Abena Boatemaa Van-Ess

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, empowered, and actively involved in their healing journey.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jesse Okonigbo

Jesse Okonigbo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


My name is Jesse Okonigbo, I have been in the medical and nursing profession for 15 years. My background in nursing has made me dependable when called upon.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Marie Lo

Marie Lo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, informed, and empowered in their mental health journey.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Caroline Poff

Caroline Poff

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“My work with clients is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each individual's unique needs and goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jylla Artis

Jylla Artis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I am extremely passionate about health care advocacy and I love empowering my clients to build the necessary tools that are needed for optimal health.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Faramade Eruanga

Dr. Faramade Eruanga

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Florence Amaikwu

Florence Amaikwu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“Florence Understands how much effort it takes for one to seek help and is ready to help not only with medication management but develop individualized care for anyone who comes her way.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sheri Saluga

Sheri Saluga

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Columbia, MD


“I take the time to listen, understand the full picture, and work with you to identify the root cause of your symptoms, not just manage them.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Tonisha Melvin

Dr. Tonisha Melvin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Greenbelt, MD


“My goal is to support you in prioritizing daily self-care and to work collaboratively with you to help you achieve your mental health goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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About our psychiatrists serving Bethesda, MD

Number of psychiatrists serving Bethesda, MD
There are over 689 psychiatrists in Bethesda, MD accepting new patients.
689+
Average years in practice
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5 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 99%Depression
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 91%ADD/ADHD
  • 89%Bipolar disorder
  • 87%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 98%Cigna
  • 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 71%CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • 66%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 7%French
  • 6%Yoruba
  • 4%Igbo
  • 2%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 92%Online only
  • 8%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 87%Woman
  • 13%Man
License types
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  • 97%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 2%Medical Doctor
Treatment approaches
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  • 96%Individual therapy
  • 25%Family therapy
  • 10%Couples therapy
  • 9%Child or adolescent therapy

Frequently asked questions

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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Mental Health Psychiatrist in Bethesda, MD

Finding psychiatrists in Bethesda starts with understanding the type of mental health care you need. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose conditions and prescribe medication; therapists provide talk therapy. Medication management often includes reviewing symptoms, discussing how care is going, and making a plan for follow-up visits. People often look for psychiatric care for anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and related concerns. As you compare options, look for a psychiatrist whose listed specialties, training, and approach match what you want support with.

Bethesda has a focused local mental health care market, so nearby in-person appointments may be limited depending on your schedule and preferences. Virtual psychiatry can expand your options across Maryland while still giving you access to care from home. Psychiatric appointments for medication management are usually shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, and some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. Before booking, review each psychiatrist’s bio for availability, session format, areas of focus, and whether a free phone consultation is offered.

Psychiatric care in Bethesda can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search for psychiatrists who are accepting new patients, check your insurance, see estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book, and choose between virtual and in-person availability when offered. You can browse profiles, compare fit, and book directly when you’re ready.

If you're already taking psychiatric medication and considering switching providers, talk to your current prescriber before changing or stopping any medication — most psychiatric medications shouldn't be stopped abruptly. Anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm or in acute crisis should call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than wait for an outpatient appointment.

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