Meridian Behavioral Health provides confidential psychiatric evaluation, medication management, individual counseling, and coordinated follow-up for adults seeking support with anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, and other emotional or behavioral-health needs.
CARE & SERVICES
Meridian Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Evaluation
A clinical assessment of symptoms, health history, current concerns, and appropriate treatment options.
Medication Support
Psychiatric medication evaluation, management, and follow-up when clinically appropriate.
Counseling Coordination
Connection to individual counseling and coordination between therapy and psychiatric care when needed.
EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING
Private, patient-centered support
Your emotional health is part of your overall health. Meridian Behavioral Health offers a confidential setting where you can talk about what you are experiencing, understand your options, and build a plan that fits your needs.
Your first visit focuses on your concerns, goals, health history, and current supports. With your permission, your behavioral health clinician can coordinate with Meridian Primary Care when physical and emotional health needs overlap.
Care available
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Medication Management
- Therapy & Counseling
Telehealth is available when clinically appropriate and subject to medication-related requirements.
MERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Calm, coordinated support built around your goals
Psychiatric Evaluation
Assessment of symptoms, history, functioning, and treatment needs.
Medication Management
Evaluation, prescribing, monitoring, and adjustment of psychiatric medication when appropriate.
Individual Counseling
One-on-one counseling focused on emotional concerns, coping, relationships, and personal goals.
Anxiety Support
Evaluation and treatment support for persistent worry, fear, panic, or related symptoms.
Depression Support
Evaluation and treatment support for persistent sadness, loss of interest, low energy, or related concerns.
Trauma-Related Concerns
Support for symptoms or emotional difficulties related to traumatic experiences.
Treatment Follow-Up
Follow-up to review symptoms, response to treatment, medications, and next steps.
Care Coordination
Coordination among behavioral-health clinicians and other members of the patient’s care team when appropriate.
Primary-Care Connection
Communication with Meridian Primary Care when behavioral and physical health needs overlap and the patient authorizes coordination.
WHEN TO CONSIDER CARE
When should you consider Meridian Behavioral Health care?
Behavioral-health care may be appropriate when anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, sleep or appetite changes, difficulty concentrating, emotional distress, or other concerns persist, interfere with daily life, or feel difficult to manage without professional support. Treatment may include counseling, medication, or a combination based on the patient’s needs.
Getting started
Call the front desk at 301-627-3500 to schedule with Meridian Behavioral Health. The front desk will help determine whether an in-person or telehealth visit is appropriate.
MERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDERS
Meet Meridian’s behavioral health professionals
Ugonma Nwokorie, PMHNP-BC
Clinical role: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Department: Meridian Behavioral Health
Zekarias Abessa, PMHNP-BC
Clinical role: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Department: Meridian Behavioral Health
Rebecca Marvin, LCPC
Clinical role: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Department: Meridian Behavioral Health
MERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LOCATION
Meridian Behavioral Health – Upper Marlboro
Upper Marlboro is Meridian’s dedicated behavioral health location.
Meridian Behavioral Health – Upper Marlboro
Address
14314 Old Marlboro Pike
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Phone
301-627-3500
Hours
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Services and specialist availability vary by location and appointment date. Please call the front desk, and our staff will help schedule you at the appropriate Meridian location.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. If you are experiencing a mental-health or suicide crisis, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Planning your Meridian Behavioral Health visit
What services does Meridian Behavioral Health provide?
Psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and therapy & counseling, with follow-up and care coordination when appropriate.
What happens during a first visit?
The first visit focuses on your concerns, goals, health history, medications, and current supports. You and your clinician then discuss appropriate options and follow-up.
Can Meridian Behavioral Health coordinate with primary care?
Yes. With your authorization, your behavioral health clinician can communicate with Meridian Primary Care when behavioral and physical health needs overlap.
How do I schedule?
What should I do in a crisis?
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. For a mental-health or suicide crisis, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
COORDINATED CARE
Related care at Meridian
Take a calm, supported next step
Schedule a behavioral health visit, or call and our front desk will help you get started.
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Connected primary care, specialty care, behavioral health, labs and imaging across Maryland.
- Phone301-627-3500
- Fax833-559-0865
- HoursMonday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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