Our Providers

Canicia Anyiatem, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

Canicia Anyiatem is a licensed professional psychiatric nurse practitioner in the state of Maryland, who specialized in treating mental health issues and Alcohol drug problems for adolescents and adults in providing medication management such as assessing and presenting medication options for mental health issues. Also provides prescriptions of psychoactive medications, medication refills and side effects monitoring.

Canicia provides comprehensive initial assessment and evaluation to explore and understand individual patient’s mental health needs in order to determine a better plan and ways to recovery. Canicia completed her Bachelor of arts in nursing from Bowie state University Maryland and received her Master’s in nursing from Walden University.

Canicia works in collaboration with patients, patients’ families, coworkers, friends, physicians, therapists in order to provide the best comprehensive care and integrated treatment for her patients

Education

Walden University
Master's in Nursing

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety/stress/panic/phobias
• ADHD/ADD
• Medication management
• Personality disorders
• Trauma stress related disorder (PTSD)
• Mood disorders/bipolar disorder
• Eating disorder

Ebun Akinyemi, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

Ebun Akinyemi is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in Maryland with seven years’ experience working with individuals with depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges; first, as a nurse, and now as a psych nurse practitioner. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and has a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University, specializing in psychiatric-mental health nursing.

Ebun collaborates with clients to ensure individualized care for clients with mental health challenges. She utilizes evidence-based practice to assess, diagnose, and treat clients.

Ebun seeks to create a caring partnership with clients, ensuring that the client has the support they need through their journey to wellness.

Education

Walden University
MSN

Specialties

• Medication Management

Eugene Michael Bartlinski, LCSW-C, LCADC

Philosophy of Care

I began my counseling career in 1993 after working as a probation officer in the state of Maryland for several years. I've worked for and managed different outpatient addiction/mental health treatment programs. I am a Licensed Certified Addictions Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a Master’s degree from the University of Maryland School of Social Work. I also taught in the addictions program at Anne Arundel Community College from 2002 to 2018, and served on the program’s advisory board.In my former positions, I have seen how substance misuse and mental health issues affect people and their loved ones. When working with clients, I draw on a variety of theoretical techniques that in my clinical opinion will best serve my clients at that particular time.

Education

University of Maryland School of Social Work
MSW

Specialties

• Couples and Relationship Counseling
• Anxiety Therapy
• Trauma and Stress Related Disorders (PTSD)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Anger Management
• Performance Anxiety
• Depression Counseling

Francine Kamhoua, CRNP-PMH

Philosophy of Care

Education

Walden University
Master's in Nursing

Specialties

Jane Tsamoh, CRNP-PMH

Philosophy of Care

***Jane speaks English and French***

Jane is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 10 years of psychiatric mental health/behavioral health nursing experience. Jane conducts psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treats individuals with psychiatric mental health disorders across the lifespan (children, adolescents, adults, and older adults). Jane is a people’s person who uses her interpersonal skills to develop good rapports and build collaborative therapeutic partnerships with individuals in treatment. Jane values and practices person-centered, trauma-informed, recovery-focused, culturally competent, and innovative care.

Education

Walden University

Specialties

• Major depressive disorder
• Bipolar disorder
• Persistent depressive disorder and other mood disorders
• Anxiety disorders
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)/ Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) 
• Trauma-related disorders-Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Schizophrenia spectrum disorders-schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, and psychotic disorders not otherwise specified
• Substance use disorders
• Personality disorders and challenging behaviors

Joyce Shephard, LCPC

Philosophy of Care

Joyce is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland, and a Licensed Professional Counseling in Texas. She has over 20 years of experience counseling adolescents, adults and seniors dealing with mood disorders, recovery from abuse (physical, emotional/verbal, spiritual), guilt, grief/loss, and pain inflicted by others. She has also worked with clients coping with chemical dependency, codependency, women’s issues, life transitions and relationships. She graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with a family systems emphasis. She also obtained her Bachelor of Arts from Asbury University with a Masters in Psychology and a Minor in Bible.

Joyce also has experience in helping clients and/or their loved ones live their best lives while dealing with Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury/Stroke, or chronic illness/pain/disability. For those who are seeking a Christian/spiritual dimension, Joyce is able to bring a wealth of training and experience specifically applying Christian/Biblical principles to client’s stated needs and goals.

Joyce focuses on meeting people where they are, building a warm, trusting therapeutic relationship, and focusing on their goals in a practical, down to earth manner as they work together. Her approach includes CBT, positive, strength-based, and solution-focused approaches. If you are or would like to be on such a journey, Joyce would love to work with you!

Education

Texas Woman's University
Master's in Counseling Psychology

Specialties

• Mood and Anxiety Disorders
• Recovery from Abuse (Physical, Emotional/Verbal, & Spiritual)
• Grief/Loss
• Guilt / Forgiveness
• Chemical Dependency
• Life Transitions
• Autism
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Chronic Pain/Illness/Disability
• Christian / Faith-based Counseling

Kira Gillin, Resident in Counseling

**Kira offers therapy services in English

Philosophy of Care

Kira Gillin is a Licensed Master Social Worker in the state of Maryland who has 3 years experience partnering with youth and adolescents seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, stress management, and self-esteem. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Salisbury University and received her Master of Social Work from Salisbury University. Kira utilizes relational, collaborative, strength based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness based, solution focused and emotionally focused approaches to therapy always maintaining the creativity, flexibility and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique individual and couple.

Kira seeks to establish a warm and caring relationship with you in order to assist in building on your strengths and better collaborate with you towards meeting your goals and living the meaningful life you value and desire.

Education 

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress management
• Self esteem
• Life transitions
• Eating Disorders
• Youth substance use
• Anger management
• Social Skills

Maureen Tabansi, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

Maureen Tabansi is a licensed Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Maryland who has over 13 years experience as a nurse; she is a caring, people oriented, optimistic, empathetic and enthusiastic person. She completed her Masters in Science from Walden University and graduated as a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in 2019. Since her graduation, she has worked as a clinician in both outpatient and inpatient facilities to provide care to both adults and children seeking help with Bipolar, anxiety, depression and adjustment issues.

Maureen employs a non-judgmental innovation in problem solving, she possess good communication skills, she has great stamina, acquires a good sense of humor, and her commitment to client advocacy makes her strive to take her clients to their highest functional level.

Maureen uses her critical thinking skills acquired through her years of education and training to build a caring environment and relationship which her clients in other to map out an individualized treatment plan in collaboration with the client to achieve a desired common goal.

Education

Maryland
Masters Degree

Specialties

• Anxiety
• PTSD
• Bipolar
• Depression
• Adjustment issues
• Conduct issues
• Personality issues
• ADHD

Nadine Kakanou, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

A psychiatry nurse practitioner is tasked with evaluating a patient’s mental health status by assessing their relevant medical background, conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, and identifying potential issues that might negatively impact a patient's mental health. The primary concern of individuals suffering from mental health problems is accessing mental health care professionals equipped with the knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive care and offer preventive strategies. Although psychiatry nurse practitioners receive intense training to meet mental health patients' needs, their roles are poorly understood because regulatory barriers have limited the entire scope of the practice. Therefore, this paper will explore their philosophy of Care.

Due to the complexity of human beings in understanding their lives and illness experience, PNP requires the ability to access situations from different perspectives, not only through a psychological lens but also from a biological and development view, while recognizing the perspective of stakeholder affected. Besides, Mental health disorder affects the ability to communicate experiences, and its symptoms may not conform to conventional diagnostic criteria. Therefore, PNP needs to have a high tolerance of uncertainties and a willingness to frequently re-evaluate assessments upon discovering new information.

In addition to diagnosing and treating disease, PNP natures resilience, and growth capacity because of psychiatry disorder on patients' growth and development abilities. The existing healthcare system may fail to address the complexity of problems suffered by patients completely. Consequently, PNP needs to effectively advocate for patients to acquire all the services needed to meet their mental health needs. They also need to push for the development of more effective services.

In conclusion, psychiatry nurse practitioners are well prepared and equipped to provide independent and effective psychiatric care and treatment to effectively meet the needs of mental health patients.

Education

Walden University
PMHNP

Specialties

• Medication Management

Rosa Joppy, LCSW-C

Hope starts here. Even in the most challenging of times, where progress seems furthest out of our reach, there are seeds of positivity. Sometimes they're masked as obstacles, yes, but you have all the makings of someone capable of creating your best possible life. 

Together we will work through the challenges you bring to the table. Your strengths will come to the forefront. We can honor things that have happened either way back in the past or as recently as yesterday and healthily release them to clear your path, getting you one giant step closer to the peace and stability you deserve. 

As a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker, not only do I have the expertise to assist you in your journey, I also have access to resources to tailor services to your specific needs. My approach is personalized to fit your vision this experience. With a strengths-based lens, we will use a positive outlook to determine what best works for you. We all know life gets busy. My weekend availability gives you flexibility outside rush of the work week. Let's connect and explore the ways we can work together. 

“Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.” Roy T. Bennett

Rosa specializes in the areas of:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Adjustment disorder
• Women's issues
• Ethnic-Cultural issues
• Trauma
• Stress management

Steven Moore, LPC-S, NCC, MAC

Philosophy of Care

Steven Moore is a Licensed Professional and Nationally Board-Certified Counselor with a Master Addictions Counseling designation in the states of Nebraska and Texas. He has over 20 years of counseling experience and he is a United States Air Force Veteran. Steven received his Master’s degree in counseling from the University of Oklahoma in 1998.

Steven’s philosophy as a counselor is to treat you as a unique individual, worthy of unconditional acceptance, regardless of your circumstances or struggles. He will come alongside, challenge, and encourage you to find healing emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually.

Steven’s practical view of counseling is as a journey of self-exploration by you, meant to increase your level of self-understanding and self-awareness. Steven acts as your guide or facilitator during your journey of self-discovery.

Education

Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling
University of Oklahoma

Specialties

• Veterans issues
• Adoption & foster care
• Alcohol and drug abuse
• Anger management
• Stress and anxiety
• Codependency
• Blended Family/Couples
• Depression
• Grief and loss
• Life transitions
• Self-esteem
• Men’s issues

Tolulope Lawson-John, PMHNP, CRNP

Philosophy of Care

Tolulope Lawson-John is a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner licensed in Maryland, who specializes in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating various mental health conditions not limited to Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, PTSD, Psychoses, and Substance abuse disorders. She has over ten years of clinical experience working in diverse clinical practice and settings (including hospital, long term care, primary practice and Corrections) which have tutored her to be empathetic and compassionate while still providing evidence-based practice in treating patients.

Tolulope believes in removing the stigma from mental illness, thereby making treatment and recovery possible. She is proficient in conducting thorough psychiatric evaluation and evidence-based medication management. She believes in holistic, patient-centered approach to psychiatry, with individual touch.

Tolulope obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN, FNP) from Coppin State University. She completed her Post Masters in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at Washburn University. Besides English, she speaks Yoruba fluently.

Education

Washburn University
Post Masters in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Specialties

• Ages 18+
• Medication Management

Quintin Talley, LCPC

Philosophy of Care

Quintin Talley is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland, and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of VA (he accepts self pay in VA). Quintin has nearly 10 years of experience working with adults (18 - 90) and children (5-17), in a number of therapeutic settings. Quintin has experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. He has helped clients to work through issues related to anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, school problems, career/job stress, communication problems in marriages and relationships, trauma, and other behavioral concerns. Quintin has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Bowie State University and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Towson University. 

Quintin uses CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) based, person centered, mindfulness, solution focused, play therapy, and family systems interventions to help his clients meet their therapeutic goals. Quintin also provides coaching and counseling to couples and marriages having difficulty with communication and other relationship stressors. 

Quintin is very warm and approachable, yet intuitive. He understands that change can be difficult, and structuring a therapy plan that is both realistic and challenging is the key to making lasting change. Quintin understands that every individual is unique, and needs a customized approach in order to become the best versions of themselves.

Education

Towson University
Master's in Counseling Psychology

Specialties

• Depression 
• Anxiety 
• Marriage/Relationship issues 
• Social Interaction 
• Men’s issues 
• Family dynamics 
• Self-Esteem 
• Children (5-17) 
• Grief and loss 
• Life Transitions

Amara Toure, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

Amara Toure is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with experience conducting psychiatric evaluations, diagnosing and treating individuals with psychiatric disorders across the lifespan. He has experience providing care to patients of different populations (adolescents, adults, geriatrics and veterans), in different settings (inpatient, outpatient and homecare), with the goals of restoring, improving and stabilizing patients’ mental health. He completed his Master of Science in Nursing (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program) at Eastern Kentucky University. Prior to becoming a psychiatric nurse practitioner, he received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Maryland school of Nursing. He worked as a psychiatric nurse and a medical surgical nurse at different private and public hospitals, and long-term care facilities, in the state of Maryland and the District of Columbia. His practice philosophy emanates from his nursing background that emphasize providing safe, compassionate, and empathetic patient-centered care. He strongly believes in a holistic approach to promote mental health and well-being, and he takes pride in delivering the best evidence based psychiatric care that is individualized to the needs of each patient.

Education

Eastern Kentucky University
Master of Science in Nursing (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner )

Specialties

•  ADHD/ADD
• Mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder)
• Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder)
• PTSD