Anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Parkville, MD

Hi there, I’m Elizabeth, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than five years of experience supporting adults 18 and older. I went into psychiatry because I saw how deeply mental health and overall health are connected, and I knew I wanted to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. I’m honored to walk alongside my clients as they move toward healing, growth, and greater wellness.

Welcome! I have been a licensed social worker in the state of Maryland for just over three years. I have worked with clients in outpatient settings since my social work career began. I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing/have experienced symptoms related to generalized anxiety, OCD, and grief/loss. I have primarily worked with the adolescent and young adult populations, but I am open to working with clients of all ages.

Life can be messy, and I specialize in helping mamas and survivors of trauma navigate through complicated and uncharted waters. I believe we are all working to be our best selves, and with support and strategies you will get there - you are not alone, and there is hope.

As a Doctor in Nursing Practice, I have been in healthcare for over ten years, which has prepared me to manage my patients with evidence-based treatment modalities. I bring compassion and commitment to my practice of caring for the holistic needs of my patients, which entails a comprehensive assessment and evaluation of the patient’s psychological, emotional, and physical well-being, also creating a plan of care that will optimize a favorable outcome in a realistic, goal-oriented length of time, with the patient’s buy-in.

At the heart of my work is a commitment to creating a safe, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your emotions, experiences, and hopes for the future. My goal is to help you feel supported, understood, and empowered to live a healthier, more fulfilling life and relationships.

I have 19 years of experience as a clinical social worker having worked in school settings, hospital settings and outpatient clinic settings. I completed my Master's Degree in Social Work in 2007 and have practiced clinical social work since that time as an LCSW-C. Most of my career has been spent as a mental health therapist, I have been in private practice since 2019. I take a holistic and client centered approach to therapy, often focusing on relationship, mood, anxiety and family issues. I use a mindfulness approach to treatment and often incorporate CBT in sessions, helping clients understand the connection between thoughts and behavior.

I specialize in working with adults who are navigating the complex intersections of ADHD and Addiction Recovery. For me, becoming a therapist was a calling forged through personal experience. My foundational passion for substance use recovery was born from a deep desire to support those battling the cycle of addiction, and today, I am energized by helping individuals turn their struggles into a path of sustainable freedom and focus.