Balm of Gilead Health and Wellness Center

Balm of Gilead Health and Wellness Center, LLC, led by Dr. Chinwe Okudo, DNP, PMHNP, is an integrated behavioral health and wellness practice in Middle River, Maryland.

The center provides outpatient psychiatric care for children, teens, adults and seniors, treating conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD and mood and sleep disorders.

With a whole person, faith informed approach, the practice aims to deliver compassionate, individualized care that goes beyond symptom management.

Outpatient Psychiatry and Medication Management

The core of Balm of Gilead's care is outpatient psychiatry, including new patient visits, consultations, follow up appointments and thoughtful medication management.

As a doctoral prepared Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Okudo brings dual expertise to support a wide range of mental health needs.

Sessions emphasize careful listening, psychiatric medication review and patient education rather than a one size fits all approach.

Patients appreciate that Dr. Okudo takes time, does not rush visits and does not simply push medication, reflecting a thoughtful, collaborative style of care.

Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Addiction Support

The center also offers a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) for minors ages 5 years to 18 years and adults 18 years and older, with structured recurring visits focused on treatment plan goals and daily functioning.

Addiction and substance abuse consultations are available and Health Home services support Medicaid patients managing chronic conditions through care coordination and community referrals.

Care, Access and Next Steps

Balm of Gilead serves the Middle River and greater Baltimore County area, offering both in person visits and online video appointments.

The practice accepts several insurance plans, including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and Medicaid for eligible Health Home services.