Depression and anxiety treatment for Lexington Park and Naval Air Station Patuxent River families.
Serving Lexington Park, MD via telepsychiatry, secure video visits from anywhere in the state. In-person care is available at our office in Waldorf, a short drive from Lexington Park.
Depression is often described as a chemical imbalance in the brain, but that doesn't capture its true complexity. Stressful life events, genetic vulnerability, and changes in mood regulation can all lead to depression. Two people may have symptoms that look similar on the outside while the underlying problem is very different on the inside.
Some common signs worth looking out for:
At Oasis of Hope, our goal is to use compassion, skills, and experience to help you find the root cause of your struggles. With the right support, coping mechanisms, awareness, and thought patterns, you can feel better in everyday life and recover faster from things that would otherwise overwhelm you.
Some additional ways to support your mental health alongside psychotherapy and medication:
Eat a proper diet, getting enough vegetables and fruits while cutting back on processed fats and sugars supports both physical and mental health. A nutritionist can help you build a plan that fits your needs.
Move your body, exercise is important for staying physically fit and improving mood, it releases dopamine and helps regulate sleep.
Avoid drugs and alcohol, smoking and drinking may feel good briefly, but they harm long-term health and can develop into dependence.
Get good sleep, adults need 7–9 hours of sleep to stay alert and energetic. A short 30-minute nap mid-day can also help.
We offer psychiatric medication management, addiction and substance abuse management, comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, and psychotherapy. Telepsychiatry is available for anyone who can't come to our Waldorf office in person, many patients find it easier to be open from the comfort of home.
Call us at 301-710-4218 to talk to a depression treatment for Lexington Park, Maryland. We answer Monday through Saturday.
Patients in Lexington Park and the surrounding St. Mary's County area can be seen in person at our Waldorf flagship clinic, or via secure video from home, same clinicians, same plan, your choice of format.
A 60–90 minute conversation where we listen to your full history and current concerns, then build a plan.
Ongoing care to find the right medication at the right dose, adjusted as your needs change.
Evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders, including medication-assisted approaches when appropriate.
Talk therapy in a confidential, supportive setting, individual sessions tailored to your concerns and pace.
Care that comes to you. For patients whose circumstances make traveling to a clinic difficult.
Service areas in St. Mary's County
Our flagship clinic. In-person psychiatric care, medication management, and psychotherapy for adults and adolescents.
Mental healthcare for the Bensville community, close to home, easy to reach.
Behavioral health services for La Plata residents and the surrounding Charles County area.
Psychiatric care for Hughesville and the surrounding rural Charles County communities.
Book a consultation online or call us directly. We answer Monday through Saturday, 8:30am–6pm.