See a psychiatric provider in days, not months.
Psychiatric evaluations and medication management by secure video, from home, anywhere in Maryland or DC. Covered by Medicare, Maryland Medicaid plans and most major insurance.
- A care team member calls you within 1 business day
- Prescriptions sent to your local pharmacy
- No referral needed, no waiting room, no commute
If it's been hard to get through the day, you don't have to figure it out alone.
Depression
Low mood, no energy, losing interest in things you used to enjoy.
Anxiety & panic
Constant worry, racing thoughts, panic attacks, trouble sleeping.
ADHD
Trouble focusing, finishing tasks or staying organized.
Bipolar disorder
Mood swings between highs and lows that disrupt life and relationships.
PTSD & trauma
Flashbacks, nightmares, feeling on edge after something painful.
Substance use
Support for recovery, including medication-assisted treatment.
The right diagnosis. The right medication. Adjusted until it works.
Psychiatric evaluation
A full first visit with a licensed psychiatric provider who listens to your history, symptoms and goals, then gives you a clear diagnosis and a treatment plan you understand.
- 60-minute first visit by video
- Clear diagnosis and written plan
- Coordination with your primary care doctor
Medication management
Starting, switching or fine-tuning medication with regular check-ins, so side effects get addressed early and you're never left guessing whether it's working.
- Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy
- Follow-ups tracked with PHQ-9 and GAD-7
- Already on medication? We can take over.
From first click to first visit in about a week.
Tell us what's going on
Answer two quick questions. It takes about a minute and it's free.
We call you within 1 business day
Our care team verifies your insurance and finds a time that fits.
Meet your provider by video
Join from your phone or computer, usually within 5–7 days.
“Reaching out for help is a sign of strength — not weakness. We built New Direction so that help is easy to reach.”
Dr. Nkechi “Nikki” Ukwandu, PMHNP-BC
Founder & CEO, New Direction Healthcare · 10+ years in behavioral health and nursing
Our providers have cared for patients across Maryland and DC — in clinics, care facilities and now by video. Every patient gets a provider who knows their story, not a rotating stranger.
What patients say
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I'd been on a waitlist for months. New Direction got me seen within a week, and my provider actually listened to me.
My medication finally works. We adjusted it over a few visits and I feel like myself again for the first time in years.
I was nervous about video visits, but my provider made it easy. I felt heard — not rushed, and not judged.
Questions, answered
Care from the first step.
Request your appointment in about a minute. We'll take it from there.
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