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I have a particular interest in treating mood disorders, including treatment-resistant depression, depression with psychotic features, bipolar disorder, and depression in the elderly. At McLean Neuropsychiatric Treatment Center, I offer neuromodulation treatments, including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), esketamine (Spravato), and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), for treatment of depression and other psychiatric conditions. I completed my medical school and psychiatry residency at the University of Michigan, followed by a geriatric psychiatry fellowship at UCLA. I was previously the director of neuromodulation at the Philadelphia VA and an inpatient psychiatrist at the Palo Alto VA, as well as a clinical assistant professor at Stanford University.

Beltta G. Tachi, DNP, is an Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist at Fidelity Behavioral Health. Dr. Tachi provides high-quality care to all patients at the offices of Greenbelt and Beltsville, Maryland. She sees patients virtually via Telehealth.

Education and learning have always been of importance to Dr. Tachi. In May 2009, she earned her Associate Degree in Nursing, followed by her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2013 from Prince George's Community College (PGCC) in Largo, Maryland.

While studying for her Masters in 2018, Dr. Tachi completed Aspen Day treatment LLC Psychiatric Mental Health Internship Outpatient under a psychiatrist's supervision, providing psychiatric evaluations and ongoing psychiatric care to adults, children, and families with mental illness disorders.

In 2019, she received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Chamberlain University College of Nursing in Addison, Illinois.

From February through May 2019, she fulfilled a Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner Internship Outpatient under the supervision of Dr. Atlener-Artis-Trower, a Licensed Psychiatrist. She provided comprehensive assessments of all members within the family, applied the appropriate interventions as needed, and utilized literation to provide evidence-based care.

Later in 2019, she achieved her Master's in Nursing Science, PMHNP-BC, at Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Dr. Tachi is Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certified and licensed as a Registered Nurse both in Maryland and the District of Columbia. She is licensed to prescribe in Maryland with MAT waiver. 

She provides care for patients with mental health challenges, precisely medication management. With the help of therapy and medication management, Dr. Tachi helps individuals struggling with mental health problems overcome their fear and take back control of their lives.

She is passionate about empowering all her patients to live whole and healthy lives. She is here for you and your family.

Dr. Stephanie Binter is licensed clinical psychologist.  She graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine with a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and a certification in neuropsychology.  Dr. Binter conducts a variety of neurological and  psychological testing, including forensic assessments and general mental health assessments to aid in the differential diagnosis.   Dr. Binter completes fitness for duty evaluations as well as evaluations to assess the impact of mental health concerns on treatment and prognosis following spinal stimulator and bariatric surgeries.   Dr. Binter is experienced at using telehealth to provide the therapeutic interventions.

Dr. Lefkowits is a board certified clinical psychologist, an affiliation only 4% doctoral level psychologists obtain.   Dr. Lefkowits trains clinical psychologists and other therapists.  Dr. Lefkowits was part of the clinicial team testing the verathy prototype and providing feedback to the developers.  Dr. Lefkowits has served as a senior consultant and coach for the Federal Leadership Institute, conducts fitness for duty evaluations for corporate clients, holds a Top Secret (Tier 5) clearance, and is a former Sports Psychologist at the University of Maryland Sports Medicine.  He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Psychology and a nationally recognized forensic psychologist.  

Altitude Behavioral Care located in Clinton, MD provides comprehensive in-person and tele psychiatric treatments and medication management for Depression, Mood Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, ADHD/ADD, Schizophrenia and schizoaffective Disorders, PTSD, Conduct Disorder, Psychosis, Insomnia, Eating Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and more.

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.

Beltta G. Tachi, DNP, is an Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist at Fidelity Behavioral Health. Dr. Tachi provides high-quality care to all patients at the offices of Greenbelt and Beltsville, Maryland. She sees patients virtually via Telehealth.

Education and learning have always been of importance to Dr. Tachi. In May 2009, she earned her Associate Degree in Nursing, followed by her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2013 from Prince George's Community College (PGCC) in Largo, Maryland.

While studying for her Masters in 2018, Dr. Tachi completed Aspen Day treatment LLC Psychiatric Mental Health Internship Outpatient under a psychiatrist's supervision, providing psychiatric evaluations and ongoing psychiatric care to adults, children, and families with mental illness disorders.

In 2019, she received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Chamberlain University College of Nursing in Addison, Illinois.

From February through May 2019, she fulfilled a Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner Internship Outpatient under the supervision of Dr. Atlener-Artis-Trower, a Licensed Psychiatrist. She provided comprehensive assessments of all members within the family, applied the appropriate interventions as needed, and utilized literation to provide evidence-based care.

Later in 2019, she achieved her Master's in Nursing Science, PMHNP-BC, at Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Dr. Tachi is Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certified and licensed as a Registered Nurse both in Maryland and the District of Columbia. She is licensed to prescribe in Maryland with MAT waiver. 

She provides care for patients with mental health challenges, precisely medication management. With the help of therapy and medication management, Dr. Tachi helps individuals struggling with mental health problems overcome their fear and take back control of their lives.

She is passionate about empowering all her patients to live whole and healthy lives. She is here for you and your family.

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.

Brent R. Coyle, M.D. is a Board Certified Psychiatrist with the additional distinction of "Distinguished Fellow," with over 36 years of experience in psychiatry in various settings, including inpatient, academic, and outpatient. Dr. Coyle received his M.D. from The University of Minnesota, Mpls. campus, and he completed his Psychiatric Residency at Wilford Hall, USAF Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. His clinical passion is Patient-Centered Care and working in collaboration with Clients to assist them with their mental health and well-being. Dr. Coyle treats various psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, substance and mood disorders. He utilizes non-pharmacological treatment of supportive listening and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with evidence-based pharmacological management. His ultimate goal is for Clients to be heard and healed through counseling, education, and medication.

Christine is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, who has experience treating patients across the life span. Christine received her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Delaware, specializing in psychiatry/mental health. Her doctoral project was on mindfulness in substance use disorders. Christine has worked in the outpatient mental health setting since 2019. During that time, she has treated patients with a variety of mental health conditions. Prior to working in the outpatient mental health setting, Christine was a critical care registered nurse rotating between five specialty intensive care units in a large health system. During this time, she helped treat and advocate for clients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions in the setting of an acute medical illness. Christine sees patients of all ages and treats all mental health issues.