Find In-Network Tricare East (Humana Military) Therapists, Psychiatrists or Psychologists in Maryland

810 Bestgate Road, Suite 325

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Dou Strobach, Nurse Practitioner

Dou "Dee" Strobach, PMHNP, is a psychiatric nurse practitioner serving Maryland, dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence-based care to clients across various life stages. Dee is committed to empowering clients to actively engage in their mental health journey, tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of adults and seniors. With expertise in medication management and individual therapy, she collaborates with clients to create personalized treatment plans that foster healing and promote long-term mental wellness. Specializing in ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD/trauma, Dee focuses on helping clients navigate the complexities of these conditions with empathy and clinical expertise. She is particularly passionate about addressing the challenges faced by individuals dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder and psychosis/schizophrenia, providing a safe and supportive environment to help clients achieve balance and stability. Dee's holistic approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and CBT for Insomnia to address a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns effectively. In addition to serving women, men, and military veterans, Dee offers inclusive care for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Her dedication to cultural competence is enhanced by her ability to communicate fluently in Chinese, ensuring accessibility for diverse populations in Maryland. When not working, Dee finds joy in reading, music, dancing, and traveling, all of which enrich her understanding of the world and her ability to connect with others. Her passion for exploration and learning mirrors her commitment to providing cutting-edge, patient-centered care.

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Baltimore, MD

2650 Quarry Lake Drive, Suite 200

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Obinna Okonkwo, Nurse Practitioner

Obinna Okonkwo is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Maryland who has been practicing since 2021. He has an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing from Prince George’s Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Maryland University College, and a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Walden University. Mental health disorder is a major healthcare issue in the United States of America with nearly one in five U.S. adults living with a mental illness according to the National Institute of Mental Health (2022). Obinna went to school to become a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to serve his community by providing early diagnosis and treatment of mental illness to clients that need services with the goal of achieving early remission or reduction of symptoms for the clients to function at their best. To treat addiction disorder, Obinna uses an evidence-based collaborative care approach to provide individualized treatment to his clients with an addictive disorder. He provides primary prevention of addictive disorders through individual and group addiction prevention education. He considers himself an agent of social change as he is willing to partner with any organization in the community that is advocating to eliminate public stigmatization of the mentally ill person and make mental health services accessible to all. In his spare time, Obinna enjoys writing business policies for organizations, reading, watching epic movies, discussing politics, and attending seminars.

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Arnold, MD

443-679-0577

1511 Ritchie Highway, Suites 202, 204 & 206

443-679-0577

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Dr. Thomas Sixbey, Psychiatrist

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Millersville, MD

8258 Veterans Highway, Suite 13

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Kenneth Bussi, Therapist

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Chevy Chase, MD

5550 Friendship Blvd, Suite 590

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Rashidat Akinsanya, Nurse Practitioner

Rashidat Akinsanya, PMHNP, is dedicated to helping adolescents, adults, and seniors in Maryland manage and overcome mental health challenges through thoughtful, individualized medication management. She combines clinical precision with deep empathy to support patients as they work toward emotional stability, improved daily functioning, and overall wellness. Rashidat treats a range of mental health concerns, with a focus on evidence-based psychopharmacological care for individuals aged 15 and up. At LifeStance Health, Rashidat offers specialized care for those navigating conditions such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. She takes the time to understand each patient’s unique experiences and medical history, working collaboratively to create treatment plans that support long-term mental health goals. Rashidat serves a broad spectrum of individuals, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, first responders, and individuals with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorders. Rashidat is especially passionate about supporting patients during major life transitions and helping them manage the emotional weight of grief, medical conditions, or postpartum depression and anxiety. She also works with individuals coping with trauma, school avoidance, hoarding behaviors, and health-related psychological issues, offering compassionate, tailored support to help them regain control and find a path forward. Outside of her clinical work, Rashidat enjoys reading, attending church with her family, and spending meaningful time with loved ones—values that inform her warm, person-centered approach to care.

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Baltimore, MD

2650 Quarry Lake Drive, Suite 200

Millersville, MD

8258 Veterans Highway, Suite 13

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Ariel Vitali, Psychiatrist

Ariel Vitali, MD, provides thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care to adolescents, adults, and seniors across the state of Maryland. Through medication management and personalized treatment planning, he helps individuals navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and psychosis with both clinical expertise and a deep respect for each person’s lived experience. Dr. Vitali creates a space where patients feel seen, heard, and supported in building lives anchored in stability, clarity, and growth. They have extensive experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, including those seeking gender-affirmative medical readiness evaluations. Dr. Vitali is of Latin American descent and welcomes Spanish-speaking patients with open arms. Dr. Vitali brings an affirming, collaborative approach to care, integrating the latest research with cultural sensitivity and compassion. His work often centers on helping individuals who have not responded well to past treatments, providing new insights and strategies grounded in current psychiatric best practices. Outside of clinical work, Dr. Vitali enjoys exploring new cultures through travel, immersing himself in the local science fiction scene, and participating in cosplay. They also enjoy attending live stage musicals, as well as Orioles home games, and tries to get in a few swimming workouts during the week. A tech enthusiast, he also enjoys building PCs and staying up to date with emerging technologies. Dr. Vitali is a graduate of the University of California at Riverside and Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. He completed post-graduate medical training at the University of Connecticut and Texas Tech University and is board-certified in General Psychiatry, board-eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

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Columbia, MD

443-838-2400

5850 Waterloo Rd, Suite 230

443-838-2400

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Xiujun Zhao, Psychiatrist

Dr. Xiujun Zhao provides comprehensive and compassionate psychiatric care to adolescents and adults throughout Maryland. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Zhao helps patients find stability and balance through evidence-based treatment and personalized care. He offers medication management, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), and individual therapy for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. His approach combines medical expertise with a deep respect for each patient’s life experience, supporting recovery and long-term emotional wellness. Dr. Zhao is especially dedicated to helping individuals who have experienced trauma, grief, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He integrates biological, psychological, and social perspectives to design individualized treatment plans that address the root causes of distress. By creating a supportive and collaborative environment, Dr. Zhao empowers patients to rebuild confidence, improve daily functioning, and enhance their overall quality of life. In addition to treating mood and anxiety disorders, Dr. Zhao provides specialized support for sleep disorders, postpartum depression and anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). His expertise in TMS therapy allows him to offer patients an effective, noninvasive option for treatment-resistant depression. Dr. Zhao also works with veterans and military populations, understanding the unique challenges faced by those who serve. Outside of his clinical work with LifeStance Health, Dr. Zhao enjoys playing sports, officiating basketball, and spending quality time with his family. These activities reflect his belief in the importance of balance, connection, and physical well-being as key components of a healthy life. Dr. Xiujun Zhao proudly serves patients across Maryland through LifeStance.

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Chevy Chase, MD

5550 Friendship Blvd, Suite 590

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Sika Yeme, Nurse Practitioner

Sika Yeme, PMHNP, helps children, adolescents, teens, and adults across Maryland gain stability and improved quality of life through compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner with LifeStance Health, she provides thoughtful medication management for a wide range of mental health conditions, including ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Sika works with patients ages 6 through older adulthood, creating individualized treatment plans that support both symptom relief and long-term mental wellness for individuals and families throughout Maryland. A particular focus of Sika’s practice is supporting individuals who have recently been discharged from a psychiatric hospital. She understands that the transition from inpatient care back to everyday life can be challenging and often requires close follow-up, medication adjustments, and consistent support. Sika is deeply committed to helping these patients maintain stability, reduce the risk of readmission, and build sustainable coping strategies as they continue their recovery journey. In addition to this work, she treats conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and cooccurring issues through psychiatric evaluation and medication management. She also has experience supporting individuals facing mood disorders, trauma-related symptoms, and other complex mental health concerns. Sika works with diverse populations, including individuals with developmental disabilities, first responders, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, and she offers care in French and Ewe. Her clinical background includes experience in both mental health and high-acuity medical environments, strengthening her ability to assess complex psychiatric needs. Outside of her clinical work, Sika enjoys reading, cooking, and traveling

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Crofton, MD

1662 Village Green, Suite 100

Gambrills, MD

2410 Evergreen Road, Suite 104

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Thecla Asoluka, Nurse Practitioner

Thecla Asoluka as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, brings empathy, an easygoing communication style, and a sweet sense of humor, making it easy for her to talk to patients and family members. A typical day for Thecla includes assessing and diagnosing patients on mental health issues such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, or those who struggle with substance abuse or the heartbreak of dementia. Although Thecla is able to prescribe medication as a viable option, she has been very successful with the holistic approach of listening and educating the patient before resorting to medication, and many times it is a combination of all three. Thecla is a firm believer that the patient really understands why they are taking medication and discusses with them how they feel about the treatment plan. Thecla has also been hugely successful in leading accreditation site visits for several departments, including nursing, jail facilities, as School nurse, In-patient psychiatric units, Nursing homes. Creating new curriculums and researching what is needed for the future of healthcare is all in a day's work for Thecla. Thecla started out her career as a young staff nurse and worked her way up. She received her master's degree in nursing from the Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota where she graduated with honors. She earned her PMHNP-BC form ANCC certification. She obtained her Bachelor's in nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing Chicago Illinois, she is a holder of CGFNS. Actively coordinating nursing services. In her role as a PMHNP-BC, she was usually put in the position of mentoring, supervising, or creating plans for patient care, along with her usual nursing duties. She has had experiences as a PMHNP, worked in outpatient clinics, nursing homes, and currently doing telepsychiatry. In a world where everything is a trend, Thecla is the one constant. From her love of the healthcare profession, to her empathetic nature as a driving force, she remains steadfast in her abilities and passionate for the practice. To have the ability to embrace change and find the knowledge in yet to be charted waters is one of Thecla's unique qualities. Strong communication skills and a kind soul have been Thecla's assets in her long career dedicated to service for thirty -two years of nursing services.

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Baltimore, MD

2650 Quarry Lake Drive, Suite 200

Millersville, MD

8258 Veterans Highway, Suite 13

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Oluwatoyin Ottun, Nurse Practitioner

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Crofton, MD

1662 Village Green, Suite 100

Annapolis, MD

810 Bestgate Road, Suite 325

Gambrills, MD

2410 Evergreen Road, Suite 104

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Tamela Pratt, Nurse Practitioner

Tamela Pratt helps patients regain stability, clarity, and confidence through thoughtful psychiatric medication management as a prescriber at LifeStance Health serving patients across Maryland. She provides evidence-based care for teens, adults, and older adults navigating complex mental health concerns, working collaboratively with patients and, when appropriate, their families to create treatment plans that support both symptom relief and long-term wellbeing. She specializes in medication management for ADHD, anxiety disorders, and bipolar disorder, with experience supporting adolescents and teens as well as adults and seniors. Tamela treats teens ages 11 to 17, young adults, adults, and older adults, adjusting care to meet developmental, medical, and lifestyle considerations at each stage of life. Her clinical approach emphasizes careful assessment, ongoing monitoring, and clear communication so patients feel informed and supported throughout treatment. She also works with select populations including military members and veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with autism spectrum disorders, and offers additional areas of clinical focus. In her practice, Tamela incorporates mindfulness-informed strategies alongside medication management and provides medical procedure evaluations when indicated. She values a balanced, compassionate approach that considers both mental and physical health. Outside of clinical work, Tamela enjoys reading, dancing, spending time with family and friends, and finding meaningful ways to help others, interests that reinforce her warm, patient-centered style of care.

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Crofton, MD

1662 Village Green, Suite 100

Gambrills, MD

2410 Evergreen Road, Suite 104