Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dr. Johanese Sandy, DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC is a family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with focus on opioid addiction treatment, providing care to patient in the entire state of Maryland, Virginia and DC. He holds a certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Credentialing Board and the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Furthermore, he is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the Maryland Academy of Advanced Practice Clinicians.
Johanese has a total of twenty-three cumulative years in critical care, primary and psychiatric mental health care. Always expect a compassionate and comprehensive healthcare in a private and safe setting where you are treated with dignity, confidentiality and respected.
We focus on every patient's disease process in a nonjudgmental manner. our goal is to change our patients life and improve their quality of life thereby allowing them to function in society.
Ndidiamaka Mbakpuo (commonly referred to as (Dr. Didi), DNP, FNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a certified family nurse practitioner (FNP) and board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She is also the founder of Chivic Healthcare Services, which has locations in Lanham, Maryland, and Washington, DC.
Dr. Didi has over 14 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She is experienced in providing evidence-based, culturally sensitive care to patients across their lifespans and takes a holistic approach to patient care.
Dr. Didi recognizes the importance of striking a balance between physical and mental well-being. At Chivic Healthcare Services, she and the team strive to achieve optimal wellness by using an individualized approach in combination with medication management and insight-related therapy.
Dr. Didi offers diagnostic evaluation, treatment options with psychopharmacology, medication management, monitoring, and follow-up to increase patient adherence in collaborative care.
She looks forward to working with new and existing patients at Chivic Healthcare Services in Lanham, Maryland.
Dr. Barbara Novak is a Board Certified psychiatrist specializing in anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and various types of conflicts, offering individualized care to patients in the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. She accepts patients of most ages, from “tweens” to older adults. Her office is conveniently located in Bethesda, Maryland with easy access to Washington, D. C., northern Virginia and nearby communities in Maryland. Dr. Novak received her medical degree from the University of Virginia and then went on to complete her residency at the Institute of Pennsylvania Hospital.
Dr. Novak uses her many years of experience to help each patient overcome his mental and emotional issues. She continually strives to provide her patients with the best treatment available. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Novak has taught at Georgetown University School of Medicine, supervised other mental health professionals, and has worked as a member of a psychiatric team at the Washington Center for Eating Disorders and Adolescent Obesity. She is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Dr. Novak's office is located in Bethesda and is conveniently close to Rockville, Travilah, Potomac, Cabin John, McLean, Tysons, Pimmit Hills, Woodland Acres, Falls Church, Arlington, Washington, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, Kensington, and Garrett Park.
Oko Akrong, PMHNP-BC, RN, MSN, is passionate about caring for patients. As a veteran, he knows first hand the effects of mental illness and how it negatively affects qualifications of life. His focus is to provide relief and help patients live their best lives. He is licensed in D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia servicing the whole DMV area.
Oko Akrong received his PMHNP from Regis College. He works with adolescents and adults struggling with depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, PTSD, psychotic disorders, and more.
During treatment, Oko uses a client-centered solution-focused approach to provide the best possible care. He believes good communication and active listening leads to the best solution, and he uses these skills to help patients move forward in life. He believes hold heartedly that the relationship he has with his patients is one of a navigator whose job it is to use his skills, knowledge and education to create a clear cut path to the patients happiness.
Dr. Ifeanyi Olele is a Board-Certified psychiatrist specializing in anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other common mental health conditions, offering individualized care to patients in the greater Washington DC metropolitan area. He sees patients ranging from ages 14-64 years old. His offices are conveniently located in Fairfax, Virginia and Washington, DC with easy access to Maryland and nearby communities in northern Virginia.
Dr. Olele completed his undergraduate studies in Psychobiology at the University of California Los-Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Olele received a medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) along with an MBA in Health Services Administration from St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia. He also earned a Master of Science degree in Medical Science from Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. Upon completion of medical school, Dr. Olele completed his psychiatry residency and served as Chief Resident in Larkin Community Hospital in Miami, Florida. Dr. Olele received training on maternal mental health at the Seleni Institute and cognitive behavior therapy at the Beck Institute.
Dr. Olele offers his expertise to businesses, associations, professional athletes and the corporate world in corporate and executive burnout, career stressors, work and life balance, realistic expectations, and discrimination.
In addition to customized treatment plans for private patients and corporate structures, Dr. Olele offers his services to immigrants dealing with assimilation issues, cultural and faith discrimination, and stigmas specific to immigrants to the United States. Dr. Olele is available to see patients in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area.
Dr. Olele and the caring staff at Genesis Psychiatric Solutions with offices located in Fairfax, Virginia, and Washington, DC conveniently close to Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, Tysons, Vienna, Rockville, Bethesda, and Potomac. Appointments can be made by phone or using the convenient online booking feature.
Carissa has over 10 years of mental health nursing experience caring for patients across the lifespan with a multitude of social, emotional, and mental health needs. She earned her Bachelors of Science degree from Rutgers University and completed her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Working in various mental health settings, including inpatient and outpatient psychiatry in the Northern New Jersey area has afforded her the opportunity to encounter a multitude of demographic groups and therapy models.
Carissa brings a humanistic philosophy of holistic care for both mind and body, and an abiding commitment to individualized, personalized, comprehensive care for those she serves.
Emotional Health, Brings wealth!
Dr. Ifeanyi Olele is a Board-Certified psychiatrist specializing in anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other common mental health conditions, offering individualized care to patients in the greater Washington DC metropolitan area. He sees patients ranging from ages 14-64 years old. His offices are conveniently located in Fairfax, Virginia and Washington, DC with easy access to Maryland and nearby communities in northern Virginia.
Dr. Olele completed his undergraduate studies in Psychobiology at the University of California Los-Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Olele received a medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) along with an MBA in Health Services Administration from St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia. He also earned a Master of Science degree in Medical Science from Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. Upon completion of medical school, Dr. Olele completed his psychiatry residency and served as Chief Resident in Larkin Community Hospital in Miami, Florida. Dr. Olele received training on maternal mental health at the Seleni Institute and cognitive behavior therapy at the Beck Institute.
Dr. Olele offers his expertise to businesses, associations, professional athletes and the corporate world in corporate and executive burnout, career stressors, work and life balance, realistic expectations, and discrimination.
In addition to customized treatment plans for private patients and corporate structures, Dr. Olele offers his services to immigrants dealing with assimilation issues, cultural and faith discrimination, and stigmas specific to immigrants to the United States. Dr. Olele is available to see patients in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area.
Dr. Olele and the caring staff at Genesis Psychiatric Solutions with offices located in Fairfax, Virginia, and Washington, DC conveniently close to Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, Tysons, Vienna, Rockville, Bethesda, and Potomac. Appointments can be made by phone or using the convenient online booking feature.
Paul is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 14 years of Psych nursing, who provides mental health care to patients across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Besides his Master of Science in Nursing, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, his career in nursing spans more than 18 years, working in a variety of settings. Paul applies a holistic approach to mental health care, which focuses on treating the whole person and not just the symptoms of the disease.
His services include medication management and psychotherapy for multiple psychiatric pathologies ranging from depression to anxiety, to Bipolar, to PTSD, to schizophrenia and, ADHD, among others. His background as a psych nurse allows him to deliver the best psycho education to his patients regarding their conditions, treatment options and side effects, as well as medication interactions.
“Dr. Ackah takes the time to check in on his patients to see how they are doing. He is also responsive to requests and treats his patients with empathy and understanding.”
Mr. Paul Ackah, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatrist
5301 Buckeystown Pike
Suite 308
Frederick, MD 21704
Our providers have extensive experience in Family Medicine, Psychiatry-Mental health are licensed and board certified. They can also evaluate patients for treatment with medical cannabis.
Folashade Kanimodo (Sade) is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. She holds a Doctor of Nurse Practice degree from The University of Alabama Huntsville. She has been a Nurse Practitioner for over twenty years. Sade is able to provide care in difficult times and help to manage chronic mental health conditions. It is vital that establish collaboration relationships on trust, well-being, and empowerment. Sade recognizes the value of using culturally sensitive and evidence-based practices to help clients to overcome problems and create new experiences
As a highly accomplished Doctor of Nursing Practice with dual certification in family and psychiatry, I possess a wealth of experience that sets me apart as a healthcare provider. With a career that dates back to 2012, I began my journey at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital, where I dedicated myself to the specialized fields of eating disorders and affective disorders.
In my practice, I bring not only intelligence and expertise but also a genuine sense of empathy. Your well-being and recovery are paramount to me, and I am fully committed to providing you with exceptional care rooted in understanding and compassion.
When you choose me as your provider, you can have confidence that your care will be personalized to meet your unique needs. I will guide you through your journey to health and well-being, ensuring that you feel heard, supported, and empowered at every step.
Let us embark on this transformative journey together, where your health and happiness are our top priorities.
“She was exceptionally polite and friendly, which made communication effortless. I had concerns about finding a new doctor, but I’m pleased to say she seems like a great fit. It’s also reassuring to have a doctor who can relate to and understand the Black experience.”
Nicole McLeod is a dynamic and accomplished Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over ten years of RN experience and a strong dedication to evidence-based care for patients with a wide range of physical and behavioral health issues across the lifespan. Nicole is a result-oriented and resourceful nurse practitioner who works well with interdisciplinary teams to provide person-centered, recovery-oriented care for the mind and body, enabling people to live full, happy lives. Nicole is also a sharp and adaptable clinician who has demonstrated her ability to thrive in fast-paced circumstances. She emanates the ability to handle routine and emergency medical crises with the utmost professionalism. She has outstanding interpersonal skills, is a wonderful listener, and does not criticize a patient based on their conduct; instead, she treats them with respect. Nicole is a devout Christian who enjoys spending time with her husband, daughters, and church family.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I began my journey to psychiatry as a registered nurse at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2006. I spent 14 years gaining clinical experience working with adolescent and adult inpatients and in emergency departments and correctional facilities. After helping people at the bedside and working with multidisciplinary teams treating various psychiatric disorders, I realized this was a passion for myself and thus decided to advance my career as a PMHNP-BC. I am committed to supplying personalized and comprehensive care. My practice follows evidence-based guidelines and uses clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. At MWP we provide thorough psychiatric evaluations and an individualized medication management plan with special attention to one’s needs. We believe that a holistic and innovative approach is ideal for the psychiatric population, their care, and illness management.
