Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Bethesda, MD

I worked in various inpatient mental health facilities, assisted individuals with learning disabilities, helped others with chronic illnesses, taught people ways to manage life traumas, and guided people who suffered with grief.

Hello, and welcome. My name is Fobella Nzobella, and I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). My passion is helping individuals achieve improved mental health, emotional well-being, and recovery from substance use disorders through compassionate, evidence-based care.

I earned my advanced nursing degrees and completed specialized training in psychiatry, allowing me to provide comprehensive care that addresses both mental and physical health needs. Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals across the lifespan in outpatient clinics, residential programs, and substance use treatment programs.

My areas of specialization include:

• Depression and mood disorders
• Anxiety disorders and stress-related conditions
• Bipolar disorder
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Trauma-related disorders and PTSD
• Substance Use Disorders (alcohol, opioids, cocaine, cannabis, and nicotine)
• Medication management
• Relapse prevention and recovery support
• Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders

I believe that every individual deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. My approach is collaborative and patient-centered, focusing on creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to participate in their treatment decisions.

Whether you are seeking help for a mental health concern, recovery from substance use, medication management, or support during a difficult life transition, I am committed to working with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that supports your goals and enhances your quality of life.

I look forward to partnering with you on your journey toward healing, wellness, and lasting recovery.

Happiness and joy isn't a fairytale. Let's figure out how you can experience it.

I am a doctorally prepared, board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. My approach is collaborative, respectful, and centered around patients' needs, goals, and lived experiences.

I provide care through a combination of comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy.

I am very dedicated, committed and passionate about mental health care. My goal is to renew minds, restore balance, helping my patients achieve achieve optimal health and well being. I love what I do and I care a lot about about my patients.

I work with people who feel like life is happening to them—those carrying anxiety, depression, or overwhelming stress, still feeling the weight of past experiences or painful relationships, or noticing that old coping patterns like substance use no longer do what they used to. Most of the people I see arrive with a growing sense that something isn't working, and a willingness to try something different. My approach is collaborative, warm, and focused on understanding what's getting in the way and building a path forward together.