Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Nottingham, MD
Optimal Psychiatry & Wellness was founded to provide accessible, personalized mental health care while reducing stigma. Our team of board-certified psychiatric providers specializes in diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and evidence-based treatments for conditions like ADHD, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. We prioritize comprehensive assessments using tools like the FDA-cleared TOVA test to ensure accurate diagnoses before treatment. Our approach combines psychotherapy, medication management, and innovative therapies like Alpha-Stim to address both immediate symptoms and long-term wellness.With expertise in neurodevelopmental disorders and mood disorders, our providers build therapeutic alliances to create individualized treatment plans. We accept major insurance plans and offer transparent pricing for out-of-pocket services, emphasizing patient education and collaborative care. Our clinicians bring decades of combined experience in psychiatry, ICU care, veterans' mental health, and holistic treatment modalities.
Services
Diagnostic Evaluations
Medication Management
TOVA Testing
ADHD Assessments
Alpha-Stim Therapy
Highlights and features
- Board-certified psychiatric providers with specialized ADHD diagnostic expertise
- Uses FDA-cleared TOVA testing for objective ADHD assessments
- Combines medication management with holistic treatment approaches
- Accepts major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna
- Providers have decades of experience in psychiatry and mental health
What people say
Thorough ADHD assessments
Compassionate providers
Effective treatment plans
Modern facility
Insurance accepted
Services
Diagnostic Evaluations
Our comprehensive diagnostic evaluations include clinical interviews, symptom assessments, and medical history reviews to create accurate treatment plans. Providers spend up to 60 minutes understanding patient needs, ruling out medical causes for symptoms, and developing individualized care strategies. This service serves as the foundation for all subsequent treatment decisions.
Medication Management
Ongoing medication management combines prescription adjustments with lifestyle counseling to optimize treatment outcomes. Our providers monitor medication effectiveness, manage side effects, and coordinate care with other healthcare professionals. Treatment plans adapt to patients' evolving needs while emphasizing patient education and informed decision-making throughout the process.
TOVA Testing
The FDA-cleared TOVA test provides objective ADHD diagnosis through 21.6-minute computerized assessments measuring attention variables. This culture-free test uses microsecond accuracy to compare patient responses with age-matched norms, helping confirm diagnoses and track treatment effectiveness over time when combined with clinical evaluations.
ADHD Testing
Our ADHD diagnostic process combines clinical interviews, TOVA testing, and behavioral assessments to identify attention disorders. Providers evaluate symptom history, functional impacts, and potential co-occurring conditions to create comprehensive treatment plans that may include medication, therapy, and lifestyle modifications tailored to each patient's needs.
Alpha-Stim Therapy
Alpha-Stim devices deliver cranial electrotherapy to reduce anxiety and improve sleep through microcurrent stimulation. This non-invasive treatment modulates brain chemistry without medication side effects, offering immediate calming effects that build with repeated sessions while remaining safe for patients already taking prescription medications.
People
Dr. Fabius Santos
Founder
Doctor of Nursing Practice with expertise in adult psychiatry, depression, anxiety, and ADHD treatment. Former Johns Hopkins clinical professor specializing in patient-provider relationships.
Ariel Nickerson
Medical Director
Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with 12 years medical experience, including ICU care. Specializes in adult mental health and therapeutic alliance building through compassionate treatment approaches.
Dr. Iyobosa Obasogie
Psychiatric Provider
Doctor of Nursing Practice with international mental health experience. Uses evidence-based practices to treat patients across the lifespan while emphasizing collaborative treatment planning with patients and families.
Siga Vaskys
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
15+ years healthcare experience with specialization in mental health. Treats patients aged 15-65 using evidence-based and holistic approaches for conditions including depression, anxiety, and ADHD.
Pearl Rucker
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Master's degree holder specializing in outpatient psychiatry and crisis stabilization. Provides person-centered care for conditions ranging from anxiety to schizophrenia while emphasizing patient respect and professional treatment.
Questions
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United, Aetna, and Johns Hopkins plans. We're not in-network with Medicaid or Medicare.
Is TOVA testing required for ADHD diagnosis?
While not mandatory, we recommend TOVA testing to ensure accurate diagnosis through objective assessment combined with clinical evaluation.
What are your medication management fees?
Follow-up medication management sessions cost $175, with initial diagnostic evaluations priced at $300.
How should I prepare for TOVA testing?
Get adequate rest, eat before testing, and avoid caffeine. For follow-up tests, continue current medications as directed.
Do you offer Alpha-Stim treatment options?
Yes, we provide Alpha-Stim sessions starting at $50 for 45 minutes, with device purchase available after consultation.
What ages do you treat?
Our providers treat patients aged 14 and older for various mental health conditions including ADHD and mood disorders.
