Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Victoria Lind is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for helping patients feel empowered, supported, and seen on their wellness journey. With a warm, collaborative approach, she integrates mental health care into obesity medicine, addressing the emotional and behavioral factors that influence long-term health outcomes.
Victoria brings over a decade of nursing and behavioral health experience, specializing in treating anxiety, depression, and emotional eating patterns often associated with weight challenges. She is committed to creating a judgment-free space where every patient feels heard and motivated to reach their goals, mind, body, and spirit.
Olga Wymore, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping patients achieve sustainable weight loss and improved overall wellness. She understands that successful weight management involves more than diet and exercise—it also requires addressing the emotional, behavioral, and mental health factors that influence eating habits, motivation, and lifestyle change.
Olga provides personalized evaluations while supporting patients in developing healthier habits, building confidence, and creating realistic, lasting lifestyle changes. Her approach is compassionate, holistic, and focused on empowering patients to reach their goals.
Outside of work, Olga enjoys weight training several days a week, hiking with her dogs, biking, and horseback riding. She also enjoys exploring healthy foods and believes that staying active and maintaining balanced nutrition are key to long-term health and weight management success.
We believe in personalized care based on your health needs. Many people find help from psychiatrists to be beneficial. It is best to find a doctor with whom you feel comfortable
Dr. Amir Etesam, MD, is a Johns Hopkins-trained Psychiatrist at Bright Horizons Psychiatry in North Bethesda, Maryland.
After receiving his medical degree, Dr. Etesam chose to focus his career on mood and anxiety disorders. He is a member of the well-respected Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA), the only medical honor society in the world.
Diagnostic clarification and appropriately treating psychiatric disorders are the fundamentals of Dr. Etesam’s practice and his promise to his patients. His particular interests include complex psychopharmacology, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), and Intranasal Ketamine Esketamine (Spravato®) treatment.
Dr. Etesam is a National Institute of Mental Health (NIH) certified TMS provider. At present, he sees and treats patients with mild to moderate depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, and ADHD, including severe and treatment-resistant cases.
He warmly welcomes all patients into Bright Horizons Psychiatry, the psychiatry, depression, anxiety, TMS, and Intranasal Ketamine focused practice, and he looks forward to caring for them.
Oko Akrong, PMHNP-BC, RN, MSN, is passionate about caring for patients. As a veteran, he knows first hand the effects of mental illness and how it negatively affects qualifications of life. His focus is to provide relief and help patients live their best lives. He is licensed in D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia servicing the whole DMV area.
Oko Akrong received his PMHNP from Regis College. He works with adolescents and adults struggling with depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, PTSD, psychotic disorders, and more.
During treatment, Oko uses a client-centered solution-focused approach to provide the best possible care. He believes good communication and active listening leads to the best solution, and he uses these skills to help patients move forward in life. He believes hold heartedly that the relationship he has with his patients is one of a navigator whose job it is to use his skills, knowledge and education to create a clear cut path to the patients happiness.
“After Going through many doctors and physicians in psychiatrist, I finally found the right one with doctor Oko. very patient and he listens and he's very, very accommodating and you can tell he cares about his patients. ”
Oko Akrong, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatrist
10320 Little Patuxent Parkway
Suite 200
Columbia, MD 21044
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Linda Allibalogun, DNP, PMHNP, FNP-BC
Psychiatrist 33.8 mi
Dr. Linda Allibalogun is a dual board-certified Family Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who has made a significant impact in psychiatry. Her journey began with a deep passion for healthcare, culminating in a post-doctoral degree in Psychiatry.
As the Owner and CEO of Sound Wellness Center, Dr. Allibalogun has created a beacon of hope for individuals seeking psychiatric mental health services. In her role as a Clinical Professor at Yale School of Nursing, she shapes the next generation of PMHNPs by mentoring students through academic and clinical challenges. Additionally, she precepts master’s and doctoral students, guiding them in their clinical practicums and dissertation processes.
Dr. Allibalogun’s teaching expertise and career reflect her outstanding dedication to holistic psychiatry, social justice, and the welfare of her patients and communities. Her commitment and compassionate care have earned her high praise from both her team and patients.
