Telehealth Psychiatric Care for College Park, Maryland Residents
Compassionate virtual psychiatric evaluations and medication management for residents of College Park, Maryland — accessible by secure video, with no trip to an office.
Residents of College Park can access compassionate telehealth psychiatric care through Essential Mental Health & Wellness. As a home to the University of Maryland, a college town with students, faculty, and long-time residents, College Park is a community where accessible mental healthcare matters — and you can receive comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and specialized mental health treatment without leaving home.
Care is delivered by Udachi Chima, DNP, PMHNP-BC, MSM, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 20 years of nursing experience. Because College Park is within the practice's Maryland licensed service territory, your appointments are conducted over a private, encrypted video connection at times that fit your schedule.
Secure Telehealth Appointments for College Park Residents
College Park residents — home to the University of Maryland, a college town with students, faculty, and long-time residents — often find it difficult to fit in-person appointments into a busy week, especially given traffic along Route 1, the Green Line, and the Baltimore–Washington Parkway. Telehealth removes that barrier: you attend from home or any private location in Maryland.
After you request an appointment and complete your new-patient information, you'll meet with your provider by video at your scheduled time. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
- No travel — attend from home
- Private, encrypted video sessions
- Children, adolescents & adults
- Licensed in Maryland
Psychiatric Services Available to College Park Patients
As a College Park resident, you have access to the full range of telehealth psychiatric services offered by the practice, including:
Psychiatric Evaluations
Comprehensive psychiatric assessments
Medication Management
Personalized psychotropic medication monitoring
Depression Treatment
Care for major depressive disorder & persistent depression
Anxiety Treatment
Care for GAD, panic, social & persistent anxiety
ADHD Evaluation & Care
Adult & youth attention deficit assessments
PTSD & Trauma Care
Trauma-informed psychiatric treatment
Child & Adolescent Care
Youth mental health evaluations & treatment
Women's Mental Health
Tailored mental healthcare for women
Serving the College Park Community
College Park is defined by the University of Maryland, which brings students, faculty, researchers, and supporting families to this Prince George's County community. The mental health needs here are broad — from students managing anxiety, depression, or ADHD to faculty and residents balancing demanding schedules.
Telehealth is well suited to a college-town population with variable routines. Instead of working around class or office hours to travel to an appointment, residents and students can connect with a psychiatric provider from home, supporting consistent follow-up care.
What to Expect From Telehealth Care in College Park
- A private, secure video visit at your scheduled time
- An unhurried conversation about your symptoms, history, and goals
- An individualized plan, not a one-size-fits-all protocol
- Ongoing follow-up appointments to monitor your progress
- Family involvement for child and adolescent care where appropriate
Frequently Asked Questions — College Park
Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider to determine whether a particular evaluation or treatment is appropriate for your individual needs. Outcomes vary from person to person, and no specific result is guaranteed.