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Health & Trauma Psychotherapist | Mind-Body-Brain Approach | Neurosomatic
I work at the intersection of trauma, health, identity, and major life transitions, integrating psychotherapy, modern neuroscience, and mind-body medicine.
Populations: Men, military/veterans, women in perimenopause (38-53), young adults (18-25)
Areas of support
-Co-occurring trauma and chronic illness
-Anxiety, C-PTSD, and nervous-system dysregulation
-Major life transitions and crises
-Relationship patterns
-Self-esteem, social anxiety, and identity exploration
-Sexuality, libido, intimacy, and sexual functioning
-Sleep, digestion, pain, brain fog, and stress-related physical symptoms
Background:
Health Psychotherapist with 15+ years of experience across private practice, Veterans Health Administration, and executive coaching, including:
- 10+ years with the Veterans Health Administration, working on interdisciplinary teams with complex, layered presentations spanning men's health, medical case management, sexuality and libido, GI health, disability and injury, PTSD, chronic and complex illness, hormone and autoimmune conditions, performance, and identity.
- Private practice, providing individualized psychotherapy for complex health, trauma, sex/intimacy, identity, and life-transition concerns.
- Executive coaching
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My background as a midwife for 22 years has prepared me to support you in your psychiatric journey. Although I specialize in maternal mental health, I enjoy general psychiatry for all genders age 14 and up. My philosophy is to provide integrative holistic psychiatric care that includes lifestyle changes, nutrition and medication. I attended graduate school at Yale School of Nursing and Frontier Nursing University. I am also certified by Postpartum Support International and am a lactation consultant. I am working towards my integrative psychiatry certification through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute.
If you've been working, parenting, caring for others, and meeting your responsibilities while quietly feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck, you're not alone.
I'm Dr. Oretha Sogbie-Berko, a Doctor of Nursing Practice and dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with more than 19 years of healthcare experience. I work primarily with adults who appear to be functioning well but no longer feel like themselves. Behind the scenes, they may be managing anxiety, depression, burnout, caregiver stress, low self-esteem, ADHD symptoms, or a difficult life transition.
I offer both individual therapy and psychiatric medication management. Some clients choose therapy alone, others benefit from medication, and many find that a combination works best. If you'd prefer to start without medication, that's a completely valid place to begin.
I'll offer clinical guidance and honest feedback, but you'll always have a voice in your care. You don't need to know whether you need therapy, medication, or both before reaching out. We can evaluate your concerns, discuss your options, and decide together.
If you're ready to feel more like yourself again, I'm here to help
I have had a wide range of experiences with all developmental stages. I help create a warm and accepting space where clients feel safe and supported. I draw from many years of experience and continue to enjoy learning new ways of helping individuals.
You’re juggling a lot—and it’s okay if your brain isn’t cooperating. Between high-stakes exams, lab reports, job applications, and the pressure to maintain a social life, it’s easy to feel like you’re constantly underwater. When procrastination kicks in, your mind races at 2:00 AM, and campus services have a month-long waitlist, the stress can feel insurmountable.
I provide specialized online psychiatric care specifically for college and graduate students navigating ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I understand the unique rhythm of academic life. My practice is designed to fit into your schedule, offering secure video visits you can join from your dorm, your apartment, or even your car between classes.
I am licensed to serve clients across Maryland. To make your life easier, I offer simple online scheduling, streamlined prescription refills, and consistent follow-up care.
I am licensed in Maryland. I have experience in helping clients with trauma, abuse, anger management, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & bipolar disorder. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I have worked with many incarcerated individuals and also in a community based setting. I have been looking forward to expand my horizon. I also work with clients experiencing relationship and family issues. I started working with a LGPC license, then transitioned to full my LCPC license from the state of Maryland.
As a Psychiatrist mental health nurse practitioner with over 22 years in nursing practice, I have a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and psychiatric care. I have been trained to diagnose and treat mental health conditions using the latest research and clinical guidelines. Your treatment plan, which may include medication management, psychotherapy, or a combination of both, would be based on my professional expertise and designed to address the biological, psychological, and social aspects of your patient's well-being.
My identity as a spirit-filled Christian means that my faith is a core part of who I am. My faith often includes a belief in the power of prayer, spiritual guidance, and a holistic view of health that encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. This translates into a deep sense of empathy and a non-judgmental approach, seeing each person as a valuable individual created in God's image.
As a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I provide personalized assessments, therapy, and medication management designed for you and your loved ones. Whether you’re facing depression, substance use, or personality challenges, I work with you to create a plan that helps you feel stable, supported, and able to live at your best.
I’m Nicole, a compassionate and client-centered therapist committed to helping people navigate life’s challenges, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change. I have a background in [degree/credential] and experience supporting clients with [anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationships, etc.]. My goal is to provide a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported.
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