Care Team
Meet the psychiatric and wellness professional dedicated to supporting teens and adults across Maryland.
Meet Your Clinician
Vanessa Namugalu, PMHNP-BC
Vanessa is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 15 years of registered nursing experience spanning crisis intervention, acute psychiatric care, and complex behavioral health populations across a range of high-acuity clinical settings. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing with a PMHNP focus from Walden University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Hampton University, with clinical training in psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and psychotherapy for both adult and pediatric populations. She brings a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach to care, combining clinical depth with genuine warmth.
Reviews
Aya Nakamura
I was nervous about medication, but my provider explained options clearly and adjusted gently. I finally feel understood and hopeful.
Jamie R.
After my teen’s diagnosis, Taala helped our family understand next steps and create a plan that actually felt manageable.
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