Meet Our Providers
Our board-certified psychiatric providers offer compassionate psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individualized treatment plans for children, adolescents, and adults throughout Maryland. We provide in-person appointments in Columbia, Maryland, as well as telehealth services for patients across the state. We are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care tailored to each patient's unique needs.
Conditions We Commonly Treat
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
ADHD
Bipolar Disorder
OCD, PTSD & Trauma
Insomnia & Sleep Difficulties
Women's Mental Health
Schizophrenia
Our Approach
We believe effective mental health treatment begins with listening. Our providers take time to understand each patient's concerns, perform thorough evaluations, and develop individualized treatment plans. We work collaboratively with patients and families to support long-term emotional wellness, symptom improvement, and daily functioning.
Meet Our Providers
Nneka Ezunagu, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Nneka Ezunagu is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individualized treatment plans for adolescents and adults throughout Maryland.
She has extensive experience treating anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, insomnia, women's mental health concerns, schizophrenia, and other complex psychiatric conditions.
Nneka incorporates evidence-based treatment approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), supportive psychotherapy, and medication management to help patients achieve meaningful and lasting improvement.
Nneka earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing from Howard University and completed postgraduate psychiatric nurse practitioner training through Shenandoah University.
Her clinical background includes experience in both psychiatry and neurology, providing a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between mental and physical health.
Known for her collaborative and compassionate approach, Nneka works closely with patients to develop practical treatment plans that support emotional wellness, symptom improvement, and daily functioning. She is committed to creating an environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their mental health journey.
Kathryn Novak, MSN, PMHNP - BC
Kathryn Novak is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 25 years of healthcare experience. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings and provides psychiatric care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Kathryn takes a compassionate, patient-centered approach to treatment, recognizing that every individual's mental health journey is unique. She works collaboratively with patients to develop personalized treatment plans that support emotional wellness, symptom improvement, and long-term success.
She is committed to creating a supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout the treatment process.
Kathryn incorporates evidence-based treatment approaches including medication management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and problem-solving strategies when appropriate.
Her clinical interests include anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma-related disorders, schizophrenia, and other complex mental health conditions.
Kathryn welcomes new patients and is dedicated to helping individuals achieve meaningful improvements in their mental health, relationships, daily functioning, and overall quality of life.
Uche Rejoice Ifeji, MSN, PMHNP - BC
Uche Rejoice Ifeji is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 10 years of healthcare experience. She provides psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and individualized treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Uche takes a compassionate and collaborative approach to care, recognizing that each patient has unique needs, experiences, and treatment goals. She works closely with individuals and families to develop personalized treatment plans that support emotional wellness and long-term stability.
Her commitment is to provide a safe, supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their mental health journey.
Uche has experience treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders.
Her clinical background includes outpatient and inpatient psychiatric care, crisis stabilization, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
Uche values building trusting therapeutic relationships and believes effective mental health care begins with understanding each patient's goals, strengths, and challenges. She is dedicated to helping patients achieve meaningful improvements in their emotional health, daily functioning, and overall quality of life.
Ready to Get Started
Whether you are seeking treatment for anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, insomnia, women's mental health concerns, or other psychiatric conditions, our team is here to help.
We provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individualized treatment plans for children, adolescents, and adults throughout Maryland.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment and take the first step toward better mental health and emotional wellness.