Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Baltimore, MD

Kim Prager, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker/Therapist, studied and trained at University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has 16 years of experience providing therapy to people from all walks of life, Most recently, she worked at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's integrated executive medicine and oncology clinics.

She believes therapy is a place to be seen and heard and an opportunity for personal growth. Her approach is holistic and trauma informed, often with a focus on adjustment, interpersonal dynamics, grief, and loss.

She welcomes you to reach out to find a way to live more authentically, forge genuine connections, and prioritize value based goals that bring about positive change in your life.

I seek to provide a warm, open environment where all parts of you are welcome. I believe your emotional and psychological safety is my top priority. I seek to make your empowerment my focus and often work from a root-causing healing approach and focus on your innate resilience and build practical coping/calm tools on your journey to healing. We will work as a team to define what healing looks like for you. My mind/body connection approach and evidence based approaches provide you tools to use outside of our sessions.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of diverse healthcare experience, committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care. I specialize in psychiatric medication management.

I provide care to people experiencing a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, stress, and life transitions. Whether you are seeking a new psychiatric provider or establishing care for the first time, my goal is to help you feel supported, empowered, and equipped to thrive.

I provide structured, evidence-based psychiatric care for adolescents and adults with anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, and complex mental health conditions. I specialize in treating individuals who have had limited response to prior treatment and require a more personalized, clinically guided approach. I also have extensive experience supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in both community and residential settings.

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Hello, and thank you for considering me as your therapist. My name is Tarianda Ruston, and I have more than 25 years of experience working in the helping profession. I am a licensed clinical social worker in both Maryland and the District of Columbia, with a diverse background that has allowed me to support individuals and families through many of life's challenges.

Throughout my career, I have worked in child welfare, foster care and adoption, inpatient mental health, custody cases, special education, and school mental health. These experiences have provided me with a deep understanding of the unique challenges people face across different stages of life. My passion is helping individuals discover their strengths, overcome obstacles, and build the tools needed for lifelong emotional wellness.

I believe therapy is a partnership built on trust, respect, and authenticity. My role is not to tell you what to do or make decisions for you. Instead, I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences openly. Through thoughtful questions, compassionate reflection, and evidence-based strategies, I will help you gain insight, clarify your values, and make choices that align with the life you want to create.

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CPT Chinelo Anadu, PhD, PMHNP-BC, is a Captain in the US Army, serving those who keep us safe. She received her BSN from Washington Adventist University, Maryland; MSN from Virginia Commonwealth University; and PhD in Nursing Education from Liberty University, Virginia. CPT Anadu has over 20 years of progressive Clinical experience, caring for individuals with diverse Psychiatric, Mental, and Behavioral Health needs. She is actively making a tremendous difference in her clients' lives. CPT Anadu understands the impacts of Mental health challenges. Her clients' safety and treatment adherence are her top priorities