Child & Adolescent Psychiatry for Maryland Families

Thoughtful psychiatric care for children, teens, and parents — with telepsychiatry appointments, practical treatment planning, and support for concerns like ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood changes, sleep, and school-related challenges

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Serving children, adolescents, and families across Maryland via telepsychiatry.

Clear support when your child or teen is struggling

When a child is overwhelmed, anxious, irritable, having trouble focusing, or no longer functioning like themselves, families often find themselves asking the same questions:

What is going on?
How serious is this?
What kind of help does my child need?
Should we consider medication?
Where do we even begin?

At ijayMD, we provide child and adolescent psychiatric care for families across Maryland. Our goal is to make the process clear, supportive, and practical. We help families better understand what a child or teen is experiencing and create a thoughtful plan for moving forward.

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Who we help
We work with children, adolescents, and families seeking outpatient psychiatric care for concerns such as:

Anxiety and excessive worry

Mood changes and irritability

Emotional regulation challenges

Depression and low mood

Sleep difficulties

Wellness Care

School stress and school-related concerns

ADHD and attention difficulties

Services we offer

Diagnostic Evaluation (60–75 min) — structured diagnosis & care plan

Follow-Up (25–30 min) — refine meds, track screeners, next steps

Extended Follow-Up (45–50 min) — complex coordination or med changes

Behavioral or functional concerns that may benefit from psychiatric evaluation

How we help

Psychiatric Evaluations Comprehensive assessments to better understand symptoms, diagnosis, and next steps.

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Medication Management Thoughtful follow-up care when medication may be appropriate as part of treatment.

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Parent Consultations Guidance for parents around treatment planning, routines, support strategies, and next steps.

Why families choose ijayMD

Focused on children and adolescents: This practice is built around the needs of children, teens, and the families supporting them.
Practical treatment plans: We focus on helping children function better at home, at school, and in daily life.
Parent partnership: Parents are an essential part of care, and we work to keep the process collaborative and clear.
Thoughtful medication guidance: Medication is considered carefully and recommended when appropriate.
Convenient telepsychiatry: Families across Maryland can access care without long drives or added scheduling strain.
Clear next steps: From first inquiry to evaluation and follow-up, we aim to make the process manageable and straightforward.

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How it works

Getting started is simple

Step 1:
Reach out

Book an evaluation or contact us to ask whether the practice may be a fit.

Step 2:
Complete intake information

We gather the information needed before the first visit.

Step 3:
Attend the evaluation

We meet with you and your child or teen to understand concerns, history, and treatment needs.

Step 4:
Receive a plan

You leave with recommendations and next steps, which may include follow-up care, medication management, parent consultation, or outside referrals when needed.

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“Extremely present and responsive provider. You can feel she's here to help you improve your family's quality of life,.”
Harvey J.

ijayMD has an online platform that is easy to maneuver. Overall my experience has been great being that it is my first time going to therapy/ tele therapy. I appreciate how safe and comfortable my therapist has makes me feel.
Debbie S.

This is an incredible practice with highly skilled providers who attend appointments on time and who successfully balance efficiency with warm, empathic care. Highly recommend!!
Ella R.

Without good mental health, it can be difficult to manage daily stressors and challenges, which can lead to negative consequences in all areas of life.
John D.

Concierge Care Membership — priority access, steady support

Join our concierge membership for $300/month and work directly with Dr. Ijeoma Orji (Board certified Nurse Practitioner) via secure telepsychiatry.
Your plan includes:
* 2 visits of 30-45-minutes of either (initial intake, follow-up, psychotherapy, medication-management sessions, holistic wellness, and nutrition, integrated into your time.

* Access to Specialized Mindfulness and Nutrition Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots

. * Members receive priority evening and weekend scheduling

* Safety-first care (location verification, PDMP stewardship), and measurement-based progress tracking.

* Evaluation in ≤10 days, evening blocks, online booking

* Cash pay accepted. We do not accept insurance. Additional sessions are available at standard cash rates.

* Not for emergencies—call 911 or 988.

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You do not have to figure this out alone -

Many parents reach out after weeks or months of uncertainty. A child may be struggling in school, becoming more withdrawn, more irritable, more anxious, or harder to reach. A teen may seem overwhelmed, shut down, restless, or unlike themselves.

Sometimes families already know their child needs help. Sometimes they just know something feels off. Our role is to help you better understand what your child is experiencing and what support may help.

We Accept the following Insurance

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Cash Payments Policy

At ijayMD, we keep money matters simple, kind, and predictable—so you can focus on feeling better.

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For pediatricians, therapists, and school professionals

We welcome referrals for children and adolescents who may benefit from outpatient psychiatric evaluation, medication support, or parent-guided treatment planning.

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If your child or teen may benefit from psychiatric support, we’re here to help you move forward with clarity.
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry for Maryland Families

Clear support when your child or teen is struggling

When a child is overwhelmed, anxious, irritable, having trouble focusing, or no longer functioning like themselves, families often find themselves asking the same questions:

Who we help
We work with children, adolescents, and families seeking outpatient psychiatric care for concerns such as:

Services we offer

Diagnostic Evaluation (60–75 min) — structured diagnosis & care plan

Follow-Up (25–30 min) — refine meds, track screeners, next steps

Extended Follow-Up (45–50 min) — complex coordination or med changes

Behavioral or functional concerns that may benefit from psychiatric evaluation

How we help

Why families choose ijayMD

How it works

Step 1:
Reach out

Step 2:
Complete intake information

Step 3:
Attend the evaluation

Step 4:
Receive a plan

Meet the Provider

Concierge Care Membership — priority access, steady support

≤ days to clinician evaluation

% show rate with deposits

hours to referrer summary (with ROI)

$ amount for Concierge Subscription

Quality standards

You do not have to figure this out alone -

Transparent Pricing &
Cash Payments Policy

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For pediatricians, therapists, and school professionals

Ask if We’re a Fit

Ready to take the next step?

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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry for Maryland Families

Clear support when your child or teen is struggling

When a child is overwhelmed, anxious, irritable, having trouble focusing, or no longer functioning like themselves, families often find themselves asking the same questions:

Who we help We work with children, adolescents, and families seeking outpatient psychiatric care for concerns such as:

Services we offer

Diagnostic Evaluation (60–75 min) — structured diagnosis & care plan

Follow-Up (25–30 min) — refine meds, track screeners, next steps

Extended Follow-Up (45–50 min) — complex coordination or med changes

Behavioral or functional concerns that may benefit from psychiatric evaluation

How we help

Why families choose ijayMD

How it works

Step 1: Reach out

Step 2: Complete intake information

Step 3: Attend the evaluation

Step 4: Receive a plan

Meet the Provider

Concierge Care Membership — priority access, steady support

≤ days to clinician evaluation

% show rate with deposits

hours to referrer summary (with ROI)

$ amount for Concierge Subscription

Quality standards

You do not have to figure this out alone -

Transparent Pricing & Cash Payments Policy

Referrer strip

For pediatricians, therapists, and school professionals

Ask if We’re a Fit

Ready to take the next step?

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Services

Get Care

Who we help
We work with children, adolescents, and families seeking outpatient psychiatric care for concerns such as:

Step 1:
Reach out

Step 2:
Complete intake information

Step 3:
Attend the evaluation

Step 4:
Receive a plan

Transparent Pricing &
Cash Payments Policy