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.
“Henriette is an outstanding Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She is a great listener who genuinely cares about her patients and takes the time to understand their concerns. She is compassionate, professional, and creates a safe, comfortable space where you feel heard and supported. Her thoughtful approach and dedication to her patients’ well-being make a real difference. I highly recommend Henriette to anyone looking for a caring, knowledgeable, and trustworthy mental health provider.”
Marlaine Registe is a board certified Psychiatric-Mental Health, and Family Nurse Practitioner based in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.
She earned her degree at Florida State University, where she specialized in Family/Internal Medicine. With a sub-specialty in adult, child, and adolescent psychiatry, from Shenandoah University. She has several years of experience in community health, outpatient clinics, and inpatient hospitals. Her areas of expertise include depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, and perinatal/postpartum.
Marlaine practices collaboratively, treating the whole person & supporting all of her patients to achieve their mental health goals.
Outside work, she can be found spending time with family, gardening, and traveling.
She looks forward to being a part of your journey.
“This office and Marlaine Registe are exceptional. I always feel heard, welcomed, and taken care of. They are prompt in their responses and let me know often that their top priority is the client's health. Thank you, Marlaine, for being there!”
Ivan C. Walks, M.D. is a thoughtful and caring Psychiatrist, with expertise in treating individuals with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, including substance abuse. Conducting thorough evaluations and prescribing best medications according to diagnosis, Dr. Walks monitors his patients to determine efficacy and potential side effects of psychotropic medications. Dr. Walks listens! He is culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed, and provides highly individualized service. Patients leave his presence with a lift! Dr. Walks’ particular strengths and areas of treatment include but are not limited to these Disorders: Major Depression and other types of depression, Generalized Anxiety, Bipolar, Schizoaffective, Schizophrenia, and other Psychosis, Social Anxiety/Social Phobia, Obsessive-Compulsive, Panic, and Post Traumatic Stress disorder. Dr. Walks is certified to treat Substance Abuse to include Alcohol Disorder, Opioid Addiction, and General Substance Abuse.
Maria Flick is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner in Family Practice and Psychiatric/Mental Health. She has been in the medical field for more than 24 years, starting in the military as an Air Evacuation Medic, then transitioning to work as a civilian in a trauma center. Ms. Flick desired to pursue her educational goals, as well as gaining experience as a front-line health care worker, and graduated with honors as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Walden University in 2014. She has worked in the specialty areas of hematology and oncology as well as working with a large population of active-duty and retired military personnel and their dependents. More recently, she returned to Liberty University to earn a Post- Masters Certificate in Psychiatric-Mental Health, graduating with honors in 2021. Ms. Flick approaches patient care with compassion and a passion to improve the lives of those entrusted to her care, using a lifetime of experience and a wealth of healthcare knowledge.
Theresa Buabeng, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) at Potomac Shores Mental Health and Wellness, which has locations in Woodbridge and Falls Church, Virginia, and provides virtual services to patients throughout California.
Theresa is dedicated to providing evidence-based, patient-centered psychiatric care. She specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, and complex mental health presentations across the lifespan.
Theresa’s clinical approach is structured, thoughtful, and highly individualized. She integrates standardized assessments, careful medication management, and collaborative treatment planning to ensure each patient receives precise and responsive care tailored to their unique needs. She places strong emphasis on measurable clinical outcomes, continuity of care, and informed decision-making.
Committed to reducing barriers to mental health treatment, Theresa creates a therapeutic environment that is respectful, supportive, and nonjudgmental. Her goal is to combine clinical rigor with compassion, empowering patients to achieve lasting stability, resilience, and meaningful long-term improvement.
New Era Recovery and Behavioral Health LLC in Washington, DC, offers integrative behavioral health care to children, teens, and adults challenged by the spectrum of mental health disorders. Gregory Obiwuma, DNP, PMHNP-BC, MSN, BSN, RN, and his experienced team offer access to quality care with the option of in-patient office visits and the convenience of virtual telehealth appointments.
The practice offers evidence-based psychiatric and behavioral health care provided by licensed and well-experienced individuals. Their client-centered approach ensures the team targets each person’s unique needs, supporting their ability to overcome mental health challenges, achieve recovery, and enjoy a thriving, balanced life.
The team aims to eradicate the stigma against behavioral health issues and promote non-judgmental mental health care.
Their comprehensive services include psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, and COVID-19 testing. To ensure optimal medication results, they perform GeneSight® testing, analyzing each person’s DNA to learn how their body metabolizes medications and identify the most effective ones.
Patients often seek help from the New Era Recovery and Behavioral Health LLC team for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety. The team also has extensive experience effectively treating serious mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
People struggling with substance abuse can get outpatient treatment at New Era Recovery and Behavioral Health LLC. The team provides medication-assisted treatment that stops cravings for and withdrawal from addictions to opioids, alcohol, and other substances.
Whether patients need guidance, support, encouragement, or more intensive therapy, the team at New Era Recovery and Behavioral Health LLC is ready to help each person recover and move forward into a thriving, balanced life. To learn more about their services, call the office or use the online booking feature today.
Dr. Kamal is a board-certified psychiatrist licensed in Virginia and Washington, D.C. Dr. Kamal is passionate about the care she provides to her patients and sees her work with patients as a partnership. Dr Kamal was instrumental in establishing a psychiatric care unit in a reputed hospital which gained the distinction of achieving the highest patient’s satisfaction in a short span of time.
She has an extensive experience treating adults who suffer from depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic disorder, substance use disorder, post-traumatic stress disorders, ADHD, OCD, schizophrenia, Schizoaffective D/O, and others. She is confident seeing patients with serious mental illness who are resistant to conventional treatment.
Madison Kutzera, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant. Originally from Maryland, she earned her undergraduate degree in Public Health Science from the University of Maryland and went on to receive her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Radford University Carilion in Roanoke, Virginia.
Madison has experience working with patients managing a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and bipolar disorders. She is committed to an evidence-based, patient-centered approach, carefully tailoring medication regimens to align with each patient’s unique concerns and diagnoses.
In addition to medication management, Madison integrates a variety of psychotherapy techniques into her practice. She regularly utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies to help patients reframe negative thinking patterns, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and improve emotional regulation. She also employs elements of supportive therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and psychoeducation to empower patients in their treatment. Her approach reflects a holistic understanding of mental health that goes beyond symptoms to focus on overall well-being.
Madison works with both adolescent and adult patients and is currently pursuing her Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Psychiatry to further expand her clinical expertise.
Outside of work, Madison enjoys reading, painting, trying new restaurants, and spending time with family and friends. She has been a dedicated member of the Innovative Psychiatry team for over three years and is proud to continue serving the Howard County community.
Anandraj (Andy) Mattai, MD, is a psychiatrist and founder of Innovative Psychiatry, LLC, in Columbia, Maryland. With an exceptional bedside manner and years of experience in his field, Dr. Mattai provides top-tier psychiatric care using the latest testing methods and treatment strategies.
Dr. Mattai excelled in school and graduated summa cum laude from Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, before attending the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. He then completed his psychiatric residency at Creighton University and the University of Nebraska College of Medicine, both in Omaha, Nebraska.
After completing his residency training, Dr. Mattai pursued a clinical fellowship at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland, where he served as an investigator on several studies. He has also since held various positions in the pharmaceutical industry. He is currently a drug development consultant.
Dr. Mattai specializes in treating a range of conditions, including OCD, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. He strives to offer his patients cutting-edge treatment options and testing methods, including GeneSight® pharmacogenomic testing, the Test of Variables of Attention (T.O.V.A.®) testing, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for treatment-resistant depression and OCD.
Dr. Mattai warmly welcomes new and returning patients to Innovative Psychiatry, LLC, for individualized, integrative mental health care.
