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Optimum Therapy & Consults
4 specialties5016 Dorsey Hall Drive, Ellicott City, MD4.88
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4.88
Wait time
4.90
Bedside manner
4.94
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Optimum Therapy & Consults
5016 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite 202, Ellicott City, MD 21042
All provider availabilityToday, Apr 2 – Wed, Apr 15
Insurances accepted
99% of patients have successfully booked with these insurancesAetnaAnthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldWellpoint (formerly Amerigroup)Assurant HealthCareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield (Health)
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Optimum Therapy & Consults
My clinical practice centers on delivering comprehensive, evidence-based psychiatric and mental health care across the lifespan, with a particular focus on culturally responsive treatment for underserved populations. As a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and practice owner of Optimum Therapy and Consults, LLC, I provide both telehealth and in-person services throughout Maryland and Virginia. The practice emphasizes accessibility, quality, and compassion in addressing the complex mental health needs of diverse communities.
I manage patients with a wide range of psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, bipolar disorder, and adjustment challenges. My approach integrates psychopharmacology with psychotherapeutic modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based interventions, and supportive counseling. A strong emphasis is placed on collaborative, patient-centered care that honors the individual’s cultural, social, and environmental context.
Special interests within my practice include community-based mental health initiatives, women’s mental health, trauma-informed care, and addressing racial and cultural disparities in psychiatric service delivery. I am also deeply committed to advancing mental health literacy through education, preventive outreach, and inter-professional collaboration. My ongoing doctoral work at Frontier Nursing University further informs my practice by strengthening my skills in evidence-based leadership, quality improvement, and population-focused mental health innovation.
Through Optimum Therapy and Consults, I aim to bridge systemic gaps in care, empower individuals toward wellness, and advocate for mental health equity across communities.
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.88
Wait time
4.90
Bedside manner
4.94
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This was my first time using zocdoc. I loved how easy it's was to book and my doctor was very nice and helpful!
October 13, 2025Sarnair B.Verified patient
She was very pleasant, listened to my concerns and gave great feedback. I’m looking forward to my next appointment.
NWVerified patient
I love Dr Joy! She takes her time with you listens and doesn't push. She really cares about you and your mental health.
KFVerified patient
Works hard to get to the source of the problem. And to try to make sure all medication is working for me .
TPVerified patient
I felt like I was heard. Appropriate questions were asked for her to get to know me.
January 28, 2026Bernadette S.Verified patient
Great experience and got an appointment within 3 days! Joy is a great listener and I already feel better from my first visit!
February 7, 2024Vanessa F.Verified patient
For our first meeting Dr. Joy was an active listener and allowing me the time and space to develop my thoughts
January 6, 2025Dominique H.Verified patient
Dr Joy is amazing! She is a great listener and help turn negative thoughts into positive ones.
KFVerified patient
Great listener and excited to work with Joy on my mental health journey
September 17, 2025Sydney M.Verified patient
Joy is awesome!! I am so glad that I found a provider that actually listens! She is truly a godsend!
July 16, 2024Jennifer H.Verified patient
I love my therapist!! She’s the best! She really cares about my mental well being!!
March 30, 2025Markia R.Verified patient
Joy was excellent. I felt comfortable and the recommendations have been effective.
March 31, 2025Rachelle G.Verified patient
She was amazing. I felt very comfortable speaking with her and opening up to her.
March 22, 2025Nancy M R.Verified patient
She was so sweet amazing reassuring and listened to all my concerns definitely coming back!
August 1, 2024Tamara D.Verified patient
She is truly amazing . She helps you really dig deep and think. She’s very understanding !!
June 4, 2024Destiny G.Verified patient
I am extremely happy with my provider and cannot wait to start this journey with her. ?? (4444)
February 14, 2024Jennifer J.Verified patient
She allowed me to begin to unpack some long held beliefs
JKVerified patient
Dr. Joy is truly amazing. She makes you feel comfortable and easy to communicate.
Bianca K.Verified patient
She was great!!! I would definitely recommend 100%. Great listener, great advice!
March 1, 2024Markia R.Verified patient
Excellent professional personable trust worthy????
August 13, 2025Jacqueline L.Verified patient
I appre her compassion and empathy and her listening and no judgement
AMVerified patient
My appointment was great. The therapist was really nice and gentle with me.
May 21, 2024Aayana Z.Verified patient
I love her! Very thorough! Great listener! Ask detailed questions to help.
March 14, 2024Tromeka F.Verified patient
Very nice and professional! Made the whole thing very comfortable for me
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I got an appointment quickly and it was a smooth process.
CTVerified patient
Loved her so much! So caring and attentive and amazing.
OSVerified patient
Good first meeting, looking forward to the next one
March 25, 2024Tevon C.Verified patient
Awesome experience. I’m so glad that I called her.
March 16, 2024Brittany M.Verified patient
My visits with Joy go very well. I’m very fortunate and blessed to have Joy as my mental health provider. She takes care of me very well. And she is usually easy to get ahold of should I need help or a prescription refill.
I thank God for Joy every day.
DWVerified patient
Dr. Joy and the telehealth sessions are just what I need in my battle with depression and anxiety. Joy is very knowledgeable and understanding in her treatment of me. She prescribes the medication that I need, and she along with my pharmacy keep me well supplied. Joy is fairly easy to get a hold of when I need her. She truly cares about me.
DWVerified patient
Dr.Joy is an insightful, compassionate, and attentive listener. Always makes me connect my thoughts and behaviors to my past lived events so that I can understand the "why." She redirects my negative thoughts into positive ones. Reminds me of my strengths and motivates me to be a better version of myself. I joined in January 2025 and I have seen such a positive change in my mental health.
APVerified patient
This was my second session.The first session felt standard intake.However, during the second session, While I was responding to her questions, I could clearly see in the reflection of her large clear-framed glasses that she was scrolling through an online shopping catalog. This went on repeatedly for approximately 10–15 min. Each time she asked a question& I began answering, she would scroll again.When I expressed that it was distracting to see her shopping while I was speaking, she appeared startled and quickly said she had “multiple screens up.” However, the reflection was visibly an online retail page.
Instead of apologizing or taking accountability, the tone shifted. She suggested ending the session so as not to “waste time,” and later made a condescending remark that I “seem like I have all the answers.” There was no acknowledgment of how unprofessional and dismissive this behavior was. Therapy requires presence, attentiveness I would not recommend her based on this interaction.
February 20, 2026Shaliyah S.Verified patient
I had an amazing experience and what stood out is the amount of the encouragement my provider gave to me and I’m going back in two weeks
February 14, 2026Alice M.Verified patient
I had a fantastic appointment with Joy Eghaghe. From the moment the visit started, I felt completely at ease. She is incredibly warm and easy to talk to, but also very professional. She took the time to listen to my history and concerns without making me feel rushed. It’s rare to find a provider who combines medical expertise with such genuine kindness. I highly recommend her.
ETVerified patient
I did not mesh very well with this counselor. She seem to be nice however it felt more like we had to get questions that were mandatory which I understand that, but the emphysema felt more force, and some subjects felt like lectures , I lost trust after I felt uncomfortable and I feel like We weren’t a good match.
October 16, 2025Initials hidden
My first experience was awesome. She was attentive to my feelings. She listened and did not interrupt while I was talking. She was very positive and very complimentary.
August 9, 2025Nicola P.Verified patient
Joy is an involved NP. She not only cares about your medication management, she also wants to know how her patients are doing.
KGVerified patient
Joy is extremely insightful and professional, and has helped bring new perspectives to situations I am experiencing. She is not there to solve problems but to help me find the best solutions for myself. I look forward our visits, and, when needed, she has been able to find time for additional appointments. I greatly appreciate her expertise and value her insight. Even when we are not in total agreement, I always appreciate her perspective
KZVerified patient
She took her time and listened to me. That’s something I truly appreciate. I like that she didn’t offer medication as soon as we started our session.
July 26, 2025Tiffany M.Verified patient
Dr. Joy was very pleasant, attentive, and nurturing, as well as very honest. Introduced concepts and treatment issues that i hadn’t even considered. Ive only had one visit with her but i look forward to following up!
July 8, 2025James U.Verified patient
Such a wonderful experience. I actually felt heard and understood after so many years of battling on my own. I am very happy to have found Joy and to be under her care.
June 19, 2025Adilia J.Verified patient
Dr. Joy is very knowledgeable and very friendly, she makes me feel safe and heard when during our session. She is very honest and displays how she cares about her patients. I looking forward to our next sessions!
June 7, 2025Yolande M.Verified patient
Great overall experience!
April 15, 2025Arnitra H.Verified patient
This is my first appointment and the process was smooth and efficient. Joy was very attentive, informative , and reassuring of my concerns . We came up with a treatment plan moving forward & I am excited for this healing journey.
April 12, 2025Initials hidden
I’m not only excited to talk her, she’s excited to talk to me. Very intentional with her advice and motivating when we have our sessions.
TDVerified patient
My first appointment via zocdoc with Dr.Eghaghe went exceedingly well.
I made a mistake about our first appointment, but Dr.Eghaghe was patient and kind and set up a date to fit me in her schedule. Throughout the call, she was extremely compassionate and I felt safe and heard. Thank you so much.
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Joy is super nice and compassionate! She is a great listener! I was feeling down before my visit & after speaking with her I felt alot better mentally! This was only my first visit and I had a instinct connection with her! I can’t wait to speak with her again! Definitely a 10/10! I would definitely recommend!
CLVerified patient
Very good listener, een though I interrupted her several times (sorry). Easy to communicate with, and feel comfortable doing so, even at an initial visit. Hopefully will be a long time patient!
RTVerified patient
So far so good. Seemed like she truly listened and was honest about what to expect going forward, which is rare in any specialty anymore.
November 29, 2024Richard T.Verified patient
Patient, balanced and God sent,
ACVerified patient
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