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Anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Gaithersburg, MD


Top anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Gaithersburg, MD
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Hi, I’m Jane Njiiri, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and founder of Anchor Point Psychiatry & Wellness. I provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a safe and supportive space where you can feel heard and understood. I treat concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, substance use, and women’s mental health, using a mix of medication management and supportive therapy. My goal is to work alongside you to create a personalized plan that helps you feel balanced, confident, and empowered in your daily life.
Hi, I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience in both hospital and outpatient care. I work with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance use and more. I’m warm, easy to talk to, and I take time to really listen so you feel heard and supported. My approach is simple—we meet you where you are and work together on a plan that fits your life. I’m committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care and look forward to partnering with you on your mental health journey.
I am Dr. Marcia Johnson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in mental health care. My background includes work in hospitals, outpatient programs, crisis stabilization, higher education, and private practice. I hold a Ph.D. in Medical & Urban Sociology and an MSW in Mental Health from Howard University.
I specialize in helping clients manage trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and substance use disorders, including co‐occurring conditions. I also welcome clients who wish to integrate their Christian faith and spirituality into therapy, as I believe healing involves the mind, body, and spirit.
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years of nursing experience and extensive work in inpatient psychiatry. I hold a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in psychiatric mental health and care for individuals across the lifespan.
I treat depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and women’s mental health concerns, including postpartum depression.
I am Dr. Charles, and I am a licensed clinician with experience in both the religious and sexuality arena. I have completed an advanced certificate program in psychotherapy, and two terminal degree orphans in psychology (PhD) and ministry (DMin). My passion to help adults, the aging, care givers and their loved ones help themselves face life and its challenges in a healthy manner.
My name is Sierra Patterson, my pronouns are she/they. I am a Black American therapist in their 30s based in Baltimore, MD, who received their master's degree from Johns Hopkins University, School of Education. I specialize in depression and anxiety and am learning more about trauma-informed care, LGBTQ+ issues, and neurodiversity affirming approaches.
About our therapists who can help with anxiety and depression located within 20 miles of Gaithersburg, MD



- 100%Depression
- 98%Anxiety
- 83%Stress management
- 75%PTSD
- 68%Grief or loss

- 100%Aetna
- 76%Cigna
- 71%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 69%CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- 61%Ascension

- 100%English
- 3%Russian
- 3%Yoruba
- 2%Bengali
- 2%Cantonese

- 100%In-person or online

- 83%Woman
- 17%Man

- 31%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 31%Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical
- 27%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 10%Clinical Psychologist
- 2%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist

- 100%Individual therapy
- 39%Family therapy
- 27%Child or adolescent therapy
- 24%Couples therapy
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