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.
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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.
“We have worked with Christine Kalu for over a year. Her bonding with and communication with my teen quick, on point and extremely effective. She has been respectful of both our boundaries and professional both clinically and personally. She is sharply knowledgeable of teenage psychological development and social norms. She adroitly navigates through my teen’s avoidance and hidden agendas and picks up on hints from me while respecting both boundaries. Ms Kalu is collaborative with med-management.”
Christine Kalu
Psychiatrist
22 W Padonia Rd Ste C-252
Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093
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5.0
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Modinat Fagbenro, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatrist 43.4 mi
5.0(104)
22 W Padonia Rd Ste C-252
Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093
Dr. Evangeline Okechukwu, DNP, PMHNP-BC, brings over 2 decades of specialized experience in Psychiatry. As a board-certified PMHNP, she has dedicated 5 years to providing innovative mental and behavioral health care.
Dr. Okechukwu received her education from Ohio State University. Her wealth of knowledge, and compassionate approach make her an invaluable asset to the community.
I am passionate about fighting the stigma of mental health and assisting others as they access their own potential for growth and change. My practice is grounded in a comprehensive patient-centered philosophy that incorporates evidence-based treatment options. My clinical expertise and extensive experience in diagnosing and management of a wide range of mental health conditions helps me to formulate individualized treatment plans that help patients achieve optimal mental well-being. At the heart of my practice is the patient. I strive to cultivate a compassionate, therapeutic, and safe environment for my clients which allows them to feel empowered, identify personal goals, and make informed decisions related to their specific needs.
Aminata Kamara is a dual certified Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner at Vital Health & Integrative Care. The practice focuses on psychiatry, wellness and addiction treatment services, providing compassionate and holistic psychotherapy to patients of all ages throughout Virginia.
Aminata has extensive experience working with individuals across the lifespan. She started her career in healthcare in 2011, and has experience in geriatric, hospice, addiction medicine, inpatient and outpatient settings. Aminata has worked in several major hospitals, including George Washington University Hospital and Inova Fairfax Hospital.
She received her psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner degree (PMHNP) through Liberty University.
As a dual-certified nurse practitioner, Aminata Kamara truly centers her practice around discovering the various aspects that affect her patients’ physical and mental health, treating their health as a whole and not just their symptoms. Through active listening, she works alongside patients to create a care plan that enhances their well-being in all aspects.
Aminata specializes in psychiatric and behavioral health treatment at Vital Health & Integrative Care for postpartum depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), mood disorders, psychotic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and addiction.
Vital Health & Integrative Care is committed to providing you with excellent mental health services while treating you with dignity and respect. Call the office or book a telehealth appointment online today to learn more.
Dana began her journey to becoming a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner as an active duty Naval Officer. Having started out "in the trenches" as an Emergency/Trauma Nurse with a combat zone deployment to Afghanistan, she has a real understanding of the importance and urgency of obtaining compassionate mental health care.
Dana is a magna cum laude graduate of Wilkes University Passan School of Nursing and currently completing a doctoral program. She is Board Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and holds multiple advanced certifications in Dementia Care, Mindfulness, Binge Eating Disorder, and treating childhood anxiety.
Dana has experience working in various psychiatric settings including geriatric, adult, adolescent, and child inpatient as well as outpatient services. She has additionally worked in both prison and and addiction psychiatry. The diversity of her experience delivers an exceptionally comprehensive understanding of a wide variety of mental ill
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.
My practice integrates evidence-based medication management with supportive, insight-oriented psychotherapy, with the goal of providing the most advanced and effective therapies available today. I believe in the importance of addressing both symptoms and the deeper patterns that shape how we think, feel, and relate to others, tailoring treatment to each person’s unique goals and challenges.
I earned my medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and am currently completing my psychiatry residency at Saint Elizabeths Hospital. Through my training, I’ve gained experience treating a wide range of conditions including anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, ADHD, and psychosis.
In my free time, I enjoy playing acoustic guitar, reading literary fiction, and staying active through soccer and snowboarding.
Dr. Mohyuddin is passionate about advocating for underrepresented populations, for equity in access and delivery of health care, and for parity for mental health services. She has been a member of a multidisciplinary team of physicians for the past fourteen years, during which time, she has led research projects, presented at national conferences, and has multiple publications to her credit. She was recently elected as the American Psychiatric Association Deputy Representative for the Area 3 Council. She is also a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Dr. Mohyuddin's leadership in these roles underscores her service to her community in a variety of capacities.
Dr. Geoca entered medicine with the simple purpose of wanting to help others, gain understanding about the human experience, and both hear and honor others’ stories. She attended George Washington University (GWU) for undergraduate studies, earning a double major in philosophy and biology as well as a minor in performance jazz, and then stayed at GWU for medical school. Currently, Dr. Geoca is a third year psychiatry resident at Saint Elizabeths Hospital.
Along the way, Dr. Geoca has also been involved in multiple research projects and publications, created and lead humanities-focused groups in medical school, attended yoga teacher training, been awarded multiple scholarships for academic excellence, and even published a poem. She was recently elected to serve as one of two resident members on the Washington Psychiatric Society Board, DC’s chapter of the American Psychiatric Association (APA). Throughout it all, she has remained committed to her own psychotherapeutic journey and benefitted immensely from this dedication to prioritizing her own mental health.
In her free time Dr. Geoca enjoys playing piano, synth, and bass, as well as drawing and painting. She loves writing, and is working towards publishing both fiction and non-fiction books.
College: BS, Biology, The George Washington University
Medical School: West Virginia University School of Medicine
Bio: Veda is from Charleston, WV. She attended The George Washington University here in DC where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in biology, summa cum laude. She received the GWU Presidential Scholarship for Academic Excellence. After college, she worked as a research assistant, extern, learning assistant and front desk agent for Holiday Inn. She earned her medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine – Charleston. She has hosted many events including various fairs, festivals and show for school events, as well as fundraisers for organizations such as Make-A-Wish. She has recently volunteered at the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hobbies: Traveling, foodie, visiting amusement parks (has been to 7/10 of the tallest roller coasters in the world), watching the big four award shows every year and collecting the Time’s 100 most influential People each year
Dr. Ernesto Henderson is a double board-certified psychiatrist in general psychiatry and child & adolescent psychiatry, and founder/CEO of Finding Balance DO, LLC, in New York. He specializes in comprehensive care for children and adults, treating ADHD, depression, anxiety, and more. As an osteopathic physician, he also offers Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) for a holistic approach. Born in Fort Washington, MD, he studied at the University of Iowa and earned his DO at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. He trained at HMH Palisades (internship), St. Elizabeths Hospital (residency), and SUNY Downstate (fellowship). In 2025, he became Unit Chief of the First Break Psychosis Unit at Kings County Hospital and faculty at SUNY Downstate, with an upcoming role at Maimonides. He previously held privileges at NYP Brooklyn Methodist and taught at Weill Cornell. Multilingual in English, French, Spanish, and some Japanese, he is dedicated to accessible, patient-centered care in New York
Dr. Kim Jones-Fearing, MD is a psychiatrist in Maryland and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1991, and is affiliated with medical facilities Union Hospital of Cecil County and UPMC Western Maryland. Dr. Jones has expertise in treating anxiety disorders, depression, among other conditions.
Her treatment philosophy is that emotional problems should not stand in the way of living a rich, fulfilling life. The decision to seek help is a difficult one, but the good news is the vast majority of people can be helped with psychotherapy (counseling) and /or medication.
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.
