Bipolar disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Frederick, MD

Great to meet you! Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, moody, fatigued, and emotionally drained? I am here to tell you that you do not have to. I provide compassionate care for adolescents and adults. My goal is to create a comfortable, judgment-free environment where you can participate in your care. As a dually certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 20 years of healthcare experience, I bring your whole being in perspective while delivering care. Your mental health is connected to the whole person, and I consider your individual history, lifestyle, physical health; sleep, diet, and medications when developing your treatment plan.

I’m Gayduo Barr, DNP, CRNP-PMH, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I know that reaching out for mental health support can feel like a big step, and my goal is to make that first step feel a little easier. You don’t need to have everything figured out or know exactly what you need before we meet. We can simply start where you are.

Many of my clients come to me carrying more than they let on — a child struggling to focus and feeling misunderstood, a parent exhausted from trying to hold everything together, or an adult quietly navigating loss while the world expects them to move on. Whether you're 6 or 76, if life feels heavier than it should, you deserve a space to set it down. For over 15 years, I've had the privilege of walking alongside children, adults, and seniors through anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, and the moments that feel impossible to make sense of alone

My name is Derrick C. Gibson — Licensed Professional Counselor, Elder at Brookside Ministry Church of God in Christ International, and someone who has spent his career showing up for people that many systems had already written off. I hold dual Master's degrees in Guidance and Counseling and Education from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, and my work has taken me deep into Kanawha County, West Virginia — into the schools, into the judicial system, and into the lives of families navigating some of the hardest circumstances imaginable. I've worked with domestic abuse survivors, sexual abuse survivors, at-risk youth, and individuals managing anger — not from a distance, but up close, with real investment in real outcomes. I also serve as a Christian Counselor, which means faith is not a footnote in my practice — it's woven into the foundation. If you're looking for a counselor who brings both clinical training and a grounded spiritual perspective, you've found one.

I help kids, teens, and young adults handle anxiety, autism, and trauma by providing person-centered, affirming therapy in a supportive space. My clients may be struggling with self-esteem, keeping up with day-to-day responsibilities, or stress from major life transitions. At the minimum, I want our sessions to be a space where you can just be; there is no one to impress and no one that is going to judge you.

I am committed to providing compassionate, individual care in a welcoming and respectful environment. I believe that every client deserves to be listened to and treated with dignity. My goal is to foster a trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel comfortable discussing your concerns and actively participating in your treatment

With over seven years of experience as a therapist, I specialize in helping individuals navigate life transitions, depression, anxiety, and grief while guiding them toward emotional balance, purpose, and healing. My holistic approach integrates the mind, body, and spirit—helping clients strengthen their overall well-being through healthy routines, daily grounding practices, and mindset transformation.

In my work, I help clients build stronger relationships in friendships, family, and marriage through forgiveness-based therapy, improved communication, and self-awareness. I believe that healing within relationships begins with grace—for oneself and others—and that intentional connection is a vital part of personal growth.

Through individual therapy and group therapeutic retreats, I create spaces where people can reflect, release, and rebuild. My goal is to help each client develop coping tools, nurturing habits, and a renewed sense of peace that supports their transformation both personally and relationally.