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Finding Help for PTSD and Trauma in Maryland

Find mental health providers in Maryland who can help with ptsd & trauma. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after a frightening or overwhelming experience. Trauma-focused therapies are highly effective, and recovery is possible even years after the event.

PTSD and trauma are highly treatable with trauma-focused therapies such as CPT, prolonged exposure, and EMDR, sometimes combined with medication. Recovery is possible even years after the event. On HometownMind you can find providers who specialize in trauma, or get matched with one for free.

Information current as of June 2026. General education, not medical advice.

PTSD & Trauma providers in Maryland

Mental health providers are licensed by state, so your care needs to come from someone licensed in Maryland. These providers practice there and treat a range of conditions, including ptsd & trauma. Not sure who fits best? Get matched free for a personalized recommendation, or choose a different state.

Taiwo Adeyemo, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Laurel, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Chinyere Adibe, Psych NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Hyattsville, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Chienyezuo Anaba, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Greenbelt, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Grace Ashu-Ngang, Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Beltsville, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Courtney Banks, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Glenn Dale, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Yunlay Bridges, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Waldorf, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Elexis Brown, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Glenn Dale, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Patrick Brown, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Gaithersburg, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Victorine Chi, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Hyattsville, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Priscilla Coomson, DNP, CRNP, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Columbia, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Garrett Cordell, RN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Frederick, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Grace Doh, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Annapolis, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Linda Edeity, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Arnold, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Chibuzo Efuribe, DNP, FNP, PMHNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner
Rockville, MD
Family

Joy Ellis-George, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Upper Marlboro, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Chana Engel, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Bethesda, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Ernestine Enohmbi, RN, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Laurel, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Faramade Eruanga, CRNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Clinton, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Chidinma Eze, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner
Millersville, MD
Family

Mariechantal Fletcher, DNP FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner
Bowie, MD
Family

Brenda Fonju, DNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Baltimore, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Glory Forbi, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Bowie, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Heidi Gerondakis, CRNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Highland, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Lydia Gugsa, CRNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Baltimore, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Providers most relevant to ptsd & trauma are listed first. For a precise condition fit, get matched free.

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Common signs

How ptsd & trauma is treated

Trauma-focused therapy

Evidence-based methods such as CPT, prolonged exposure, and EMDR help the brain process traumatic memories safely.

Medication support

Prescribers can help manage co-occurring depression, anxiety, or sleep problems that often accompany trauma.

Stabilization and skills

Grounding, sleep, and emotion-regulation skills create a stable base for deeper trauma work.

Which provider treats ptsd & trauma?

Look for a provider trained in trauma-focused, evidence-based therapies and experienced with your type of trauma. Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can prescribe and manage medication, while therapists provide talk therapy such as CBT. Many people work with both.

How psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and therapists differ
PsychiatristPsychiatric nurse practitionerTherapist
Can prescribe medicationYesYesNo
Typical trainingMedical degree (MD or DO) plus a psychiatry residencyGraduate nursing degree (MSN or DNP) with psychiatric certificationMaster's or doctoral degree in counseling, psychology, or social work
Primary focusDiagnosis and medication managementDiagnosis and medication managementTalk therapy and counseling
Often best forComplex or severe conditions and medication needsMedication management, frequently with shorter wait timesTalk therapy, coping skills, and ongoing support

Frequently asked questions

What is the most effective therapy for PTSD?

Trauma-focused, evidence-based therapies (cognitive processing therapy, prolonged exposure, and EMDR) are the most effective treatments for PTSD. They help the brain process traumatic memories safely.

Can PTSD be treated years after the trauma?

Yes. Trauma-focused therapy can be effective even when the event happened years or decades earlier. It is never too late to seek help and recover.

Do I need medication for PTSD?

Not always. Many people recover with trauma-focused therapy alone. Medication can help manage co-occurring depression, anxiety, or sleep problems, and your provider can advise whether it is right for you.

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