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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Kensington, MD

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Mishawna Washington

Mishawna Washington

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I hold a deep belief that everyone has the capacity to heal, regardless of the challenges they face.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kofi Dofour

Kofi Dofour

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


I provide a welcoming and supportive space for individuals and families facing mental health challenges. I work closely with my clients to help them manage concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions. My goal is to help you feel heard, understood, and supported every step of the way.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Arnita Patterson

Arnita Patterson

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I offer a collaborative, holistic, and non‐judgmental space to help you navigate life's challenges and move toward your therapeutic goals.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Nelly Kangethe

Dr. Nelly Kangethe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Lutherville, MD


“I have worked with various populations and have a diverse background including people with attention and focus deficit, trauma, crisis, depression, anxiety, grief and loss and relationship problems.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Aloys Kenyoru

Aloys Kenyoru

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


Hi there, I am Aloys. I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who is committed to providing you with evidence-based compassionate mental health care with a holistic approach. I have several years experience in acute inpatient psychiatric units treating a wide variety of mental health conditions. My goal is to provide an environment of care where you feel supported, heard, and understood. We will work collaboratively in an open communication to provide you with information that will help you make the best decision for you.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Star Tangyie-Che Niba

Star Tangyie-Che Niba

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


Hello, my name is Dr. Star Tangyie-Che Niba, and I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP-BC) with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. For the past three years, I've been dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to individuals and families.

I earned my doctoral degree from the University of South Alabama, where I cultivated a strong foundation in holistic and patient-centered care. My practice focuses on addressing a variety of mental health concerns, including Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Mood disorders, All Bipolar types, Schizophrenia, Schizo-affective disorders, Trauma etc. I also specialize in supporting clients through life transitions and managing stress effectively.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Mag Ayorinde

Mag Ayorinde

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“At AVAKI, we look beyond prescriptions to address the symptoms you present, by also exploring opportunities to address non-medical determinants of health that may be impacting your overall well-being and affecting your conditions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Udodiri Onwubiko

Udodiri Onwubiko

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe in creating a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable discussing their concerns.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Perpetua Anthony

Perpetua Anthony

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Edgewater, MD


“I use both medication management and talk therapy to give patients the best diagnosis and treatment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Phanedra O'Neal

Phanedra O'Neal

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I am a compassionate and dedicated Post Masters Family Nurse Practitioner with eight years of psych background providing mental health care to diverse population.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sheila Walker

Sheila Walker

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“Collaborative and client-centered, I empower individuals to navigate challenges and achieve mental wellness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Faith Davis

Faith Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“She is passionate about working with her clients to work on their personal goals and cultivate inner resilience.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dorcas Yahaya

Dorcas Yahaya

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I specialize in assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with addiction, and various mental health diagnoses such as depression, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, panic attacks, ADHD, OCD, and PTSD.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Nicole McLeod

Nicole McLeod

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“My practice focuses on warm, collaborative care delivered in clear, accessible language to help clients feel heard, respected, and empowered in their mental health journey.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jen Williams

Jen Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Chevy Chase, MD


“I prioritize creating a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you can feel seen and empowered to find your path forward.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Aeisha Davis

Aeisha Davis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“Combining medication management, psychotherapy, and lifestyle guidance, I focus on both the biological and psychological aspects of mental health to help you achieve a balanced, fulfilling life with effective coping strategies for long-term success.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
April Edwards

April Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I specialize in working with individuals who are having challenges with anxiety and depressive related symptoms as well as assisting individuals with understanding their emotions, mood, and behavior.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marcia Winter

Marcia Winter

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I primarily utilize client centered and solution focused therapy. I will sometimes ask you to complete a worksheet or do some homework for further exploration outside of therapy, if you find this helpful.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Stress management
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Arnecia Moody

Arnecia Moody

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I have a warm, compassionate, caring spirit and believe in a straightforward strength-based perspective to addressing issues within a therapeutic relationship.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Traci Jordan

Traci Jordan

Therapist

Virtual • Bowie, MD


“I like to use treatment modalities which compliments my clients' lifestyle and comfort, which will build self-esteem, self-confidence, and security in themselves.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Crystal Carrington

Crystal Carrington

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My approach to therapy is a combination of evidence-based practices, including person-centered and CBT and a little humor.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Victoria Akinde

Dr. Victoria Akinde

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Baltimore, MD


“My approach is very warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, compassion, and kindness.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Frances Figueroa

Frances Figueroa

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My approach to therapy is collaborative and adaptive. I help you explore patterns that feel heavy, confusing, or hard to shift, and we work together to build strategies that make sense in your real life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Crystal Martinez

Crystal Martinez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Silver Spring, MD


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

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lynda Onyema

Lynda Onyema

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


My name is Lynda Onyema, am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner MSN, CRNP, PMHNP-BC. I specialized in Behavioral health services. I offer diagnosis, professional/treatment assistance, and medication management for various mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADHD etc.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 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.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lucienne Bondima

Lucienne Bondima

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“Focusing on each individual uniqueness, strength, and motivation are core element for a successful collaboration.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Christabel Timothy

Christabel Timothy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“My style is collaborative and nonjudgmental—I believe in meeting clients where they are and working together to identify realistic goals and effective treatment plans.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ta'merri Lewis

Ta'merri Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My journey to becoming a therapist was inspired by my own experiences with perinatal loss, general anxiety disorder, family struggles with substance use disorders, and parental addiction.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Breona Dunlap-Griffin

Breona Dunlap-Griffin

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I work from a trauma-informed, strengths-based perspective, helping clients understand how past experiences, identity, and environment shape their current thoughts, emotions, and relationships.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leah Comeau

Leah Comeau

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience serving those at end of life and their families, those in addictions and their families and LGBTQ+ individuals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nadia Lassic

Nadia Lassic

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I take a compassionate and collaborative approach to support my clients in their journey toward improved well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Linda Smart-Sullivan

Linda Smart-Sullivan

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I worked in the Correctional System for 6 years with people who had psychiatric and other problems. I have worked in Foster Care, Clinics where I saw clients with various issues anxiety depression, etc.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Howard Riesel

Howard Riesel

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


I am warm, engaging and view therapy as an educational and empowering process. I see my strengths as guiding the process, but not controlling. I emphasize how each client can take charge of their unique situation and provide the tools to do so as well as over 43 years of clinical practice experience. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NY and Maryland, the latter is my current virtual practice. I earned my MSW in 1979. I was employed for 42 years at a hospital on Long Island.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Telisa Taylor

Telisa Taylor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


Welcome ! I’m Telisa Taylor, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with advanced training in psychiatric assessment, medication management, and trauma-informed care. My background includes working with diverse populations in outpatient and community settings, which has given me a deep understanding of both complex mental health needs and everyday life stressors.

I specialize in supporting teens, adults, professionals, and parents who are navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, psychosis, and life transitions. My practice blends medication, therapy, and coaching to treat the whole person and create a personalized path toward stability and wellness.

Above all, clients should know that my style is warm, approachable, and relatable—and that their comfort, safety, and growth are always my top priorities.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Devita Brevard

Devita Brevard

Therapist

Virtual • Oxon Hill, MD


“I believe in creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel empowered to explore challenges, build emotional resilience, and develop practical tools for lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tayler Rowe

Tayler Rowe

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I really enjoy helping you advocate for yourself in creating strong boundaries and growing your self-esteem.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Linda Nkongchu

Dr. Linda Nkongchu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Hagerstown, MD


“She partners with each patient using a caring and compassionate approach to create actionable treatment plans, and help clients attain their best possible mental health and wellness goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Melissa Huang

Melissa Huang

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I am a holistic psychotherapist that specializes in adults experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, and C-PTSD.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Udachi Chima

Dr. Udachi Chima

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


A highly motivated, result-oriented Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in nursing. Providing holistic, evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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