Online Psychiatrist in Laurel, MD
Care provided by Samuel Omolade, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner licensed in Maryland.
Laurel sits halfway between Washington and Baltimore, where four counties meet, and that location often means patients get bounced between systems or end up on two different waitlists. Samz Mental Health sees Laurel-area adults by secure video, usually the same day or the next, for psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and medication management. No referral is needed.
Usually same day or next day
Secure video, anywhere in Maryland
$120 first visit, $90 follow-ups
Aetna, Cigna, UHC, Optum, Carelon
Who We See in Laurel
Laurel is a commuter crossroads. Many of our patients work for federal agencies, defense contractors around Fort Meade, or in DC and Baltimore, and spend hours each week on I-95, the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and MARC trains. Demanding, high-security jobs and long commutes leave little time for a traditional appointment, so a video visit from home before or after work is often the only realistic option.
We also see healthcare workers, teachers, students at nearby colleges, and families across North Laurel, Maryland City and Russett. Anxiety, depression, burnout and sleep problems are common reasons people book.
What We Treat
Visits cover psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and medication management for adults. Common reasons people book:
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Depression, including postpartum depression
- PTSD and trauma and OCD
- Bipolar disorder and insomnia
- Medication management and prescriber transfers
- ESA letter evaluations in Maryland
Crisis and Mental Health Help in Laurel
Laurel spans parts of Prince George’s, Anne Arundel and Howard counties. Wherever you live, call or text 988 at any hour; in Maryland, 988 connects callers to local crisis services, including mobile crisis teams. For referrals to local mental health and social services, call 211. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Telepsychiatry is for ongoing care and isn’t a substitute for emergency services.
Laurel Neighborhoods and Nearby Communities
We see patients across Laurel, from Old Town and Main Street to Montpelier, Russett and the neighborhoods near Laurel Lakes, and throughout the area in North Laurel, Maryland City, Savage, Odenton, Beltsville, Burtonsville, Calverton and Scaggsville. Any location in Maryland works, as long as you’re in the state when the visit starts.
Cost and Insurance
Self-pay is $120 for the first visit and $90 for follow-ups, and HSA and FSA cards are accepted. We’re in-network with Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum and Carelon Behavioral Health, so insured patients usually pay their specialist copay. We don’t accept Medicaid, Medicare or TRICARE. See insurance and pricing details.
How a First Visit Works
- Book a time in the online portal, often for the same day. No referral is needed.
- Fill out a short intake form about your symptoms, history and medications.
- Meet by secure video from a private spot in Maryland.
- If medication fits your plan, it’s sent to your local pharmacy. Follow-ups take 15 to 30 minutes.
Laurel Patient Questions
I work in DC or Virginia. Can I have a visit from my office?
No. Visits must take place while you’re in Maryland, so most commuters join from home before or after work, or on a telework day.
Do you accept federal employee health plans?
If your FEHB plan is administered by Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum or Carelon, check your card or call us to confirm coverage. We don’t accept TRICARE. Self-pay is $120 for the first visit and $90 for follow-ups.
Do you see patients in North Laurel, Maryland City, Savage and Odenton?
Yes. Visits work anywhere in Maryland with a stable internet or cell connection.
How soon can I be seen?
Usually the same day or the next morning.
Who do I call in a mental health crisis in Laurel?
Call or text 988 any time. In Maryland, 988 connects you to local crisis services, including mobile crisis teams. For referrals, call 211. In an emergency, call 911.
Book a Video Visit from Laurel
Same-day appointments are often available. No referral needed.