Book a therapist or psychiatrist in Towson, MD covered by United Healthcare

Hello, I have worked for over 30 years in legal and mental health services. I was also certified as a therapeutic foster care provider for several years.

I am married with three adult sons and the grandmother of three little bundles of joy. My hobbies are traveling, fishing, and action movies.

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.

I am Dr. Christie Simon-Waterman, a dually certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over a decade of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based, and holistic care across the lifespan. My clinical background spans primary care, mental health, and community-based health, allowing me to care for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.

I earned my nursing education at Coppin State University and completed my doctoral training with a strong focus on health equity, leadership, and integrated care delivery.

In my practice, I specialize in:

• Anxiety, depression, trauma-related conditions, and mood disorders
• Integrated mental health treatment
• Substance use–related concerns and recovery support
• Care for underserved and marginalized populations

My approach is empathetic, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I believe healing happens best when clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. Together, we develop personalized treatment plans that may include therapy, medication management when appropriate, lifestyle interventions, and ongoing support tailored to your goals.

Above all, I am committed to creating a safe, supportive responsive space where clients can build resilience, restore balance, and move forward with confidence and clarity.

I provide a therapy practice that is actively Anti-racist, Queer positive, Trans-affirming, and Sex positive. My priority is creating a space where you can be yourself without explanation or apology. I work with teens and adults, and I specialize in treating trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety disorders/OCD, bipolar disorder, and psychotic disorders.

My approach is guided by the Greek concept of Filotimo—a deep-seated sense of honor, duty, and care for others. In practice, this means I show up with genuine respect and a commitment to your well-being, focusing on our shared humanity above all else.

Are you a military spouse, new parent, or adult navigating trauma or anxiety? As a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) with a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Boston College, I provide specialized, trauma-informed therapy for adults across Maryland.

My clinical practice focuses on trauma and C-PTSD, anxiety, perfectionism, and major life transitions. Drawing from lived experience, I offer expert care tailored to two key populations:

• Military Families: Navigating deployments, frequent PCS moves, and military lifestyle dynamics.
• Perinatal & Postpartum Care: Supporting parents through early parenthood transitions, maternal mental health, re-parenting work, and emotional resilience.

Hi and welcome! I'm so glad you're here. I have years of experience working with men and women who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD. As a licensed mental health therapist, I am also passionate about supporting women in understanding the intricate connection between their hormonal cycles and mental health. With years of experience and specialized training, I help women navigate the emotional and psychological challenges associated with different phases of their menstrual cycle.

“Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” With over 10 years of clinical experience in psychotherapy, my goal is to help others to find the light. Congratulations on taking the hardest step of the journey with seeking help.