Reaching out for mental health care can feel like a big step, and it’s natural to wonder what the experience will be like. Sometimes the most helpful answer comes from people who have already taken that step.
“The care I have received from Vivian has been life-changing. Navigating mental health challenges in my 50s felt daunting, but the welcoming environment and professional guidance I found here have been exceptional.”
Mark
“After years of feeling overwhelmed and hopeless, I finally sought help from Vivian. Her empathetic nature and thorough understanding of psychiatric care made all the difference in my recovery journey. I’m forever grateful for her guidance and expertise.”
Ming
“I cannot recommend Vivian enough! From the moment I met her, I’ve felt welcomed and supported. Vivian’s professionalism, coupled with her warm demeanor, created a safe space for me to address my mental health concerns. I’m incredibly thankful for her expertise and guidance.”
Emmanuel
“The treatment and support I’ve received have been instrumental in my recovery. I am deeply grateful for their help and highly recommend this practice.”
Jessica
Across these stories, the same themes appear: a welcoming environment, an empathetic, professional provider, and support through recovery. Mark’s story is also a reminder that there’s no “right” age to ask for help.
Vivian Imo is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), nationally board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and licensed in Maryland with prescriptive authority. She brings 5 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner and 10 as a Registered Nurse, including time at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, and has a particular passion for treating adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. She is also certified and experienced in medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Learn more about our practice.
Her approach is simple: meet patients where they are, offer a safe, judgment-free space, and build a personalized plan for lasting change, because one size does not fit all.
You don’t need the perfect words or a crisis to begin. Vipsychiatry also offers telepsychiatry services for Maryland residents through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform.
Schedule an appointment with Vipsychiatry in Glen Burnie, MD.
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide or self-harm, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
This article is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Testimonials reflect individual experiences, and results may vary.
