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Best Psychiatrists in Brooklyn Park, MD (2026)

664 psychiatrists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Brooklyn Park: Free Baltimore, RP Score 74/100; 4.5★ from 44 Google reviews.

  2. 36

    Most-reviewed: Innovative Psychiatry, LLC - Columbia, 224 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 664 ranked; ranked #36.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

664 Brooklyn Park psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 151 open Saturdays and 47 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 664 rated practices.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Brooklyn Park at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Brooklyn Park at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Free Baltimore744.5★ (44)Baltimore, 5 mi away—Overall
2Stacey T Neal M.D. | Kaiser Permanente744.9★ (56)Catonsville, 10 mi away——
3Stephanie H Walsh M.D. | Kaiser Permanente744.9★ (43)Woodlawn, 10 mi away——
4Dr. Elizabeth Turin, MD735.0★ (7)Baltimore, 5 mi away——
5Andrew D Davis M.D. | Kaiser Permanente734.9★ (54)Columbia, 11 mi away——
6Dr. Jeffrey Lafferman734.0★ (4)Arbutus, 4 mi away——
7Sheppard Pratt - Child Inpatient Unit733.6★ (10)Baltimore, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Sheppard Pratt - Child & Adolescent Neuropsychiatric Unit722.8★ (4)Baltimore, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Dr. Hanita Chhabra, MD724.0★ (12)Glen Burnie, 6 mi away——
10Dr. Yu Dong723.0★ (4)Baltimore, 4 mi away——

The 664 best psychiatrists in Brooklyn Park, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  1. Ranked #1 in Brooklyn Park

    Based in Baltimore, 5 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.5★ from 44 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 44 Google reviews
    Address
    1120 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201
  2. Based in Baltimore, 5 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    707 N Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205
  3. Based in Arbutus, 4 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    1634 Sulphur Spring Rd, Halethorpe, MD 21227
  4. Based in Glen Burnie, 6 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    1600 Crain Hwy S #503, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
  5. Based in Baltimore, 4 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    22 S Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201
  6. Based in Baltimore, 4 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 173 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 173 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1400 W Lombard St Unit 691, Baltimore, MD 21223
  7. Based in Ellicott City, 12 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5018 Dorsey Hall Dr Ste 104, Ellicott City, MD 21042
  8. Based in Ellicott City, 12 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    5300 Dorsey Hall Dr #203, Ellicott City, MD 21042
  9. Based in Carney, 10 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
  10. Based in Owings Mills, 15 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews
    Address
    110 Painters Mill Rd #101, Owings Mills, MD 21117
  11. Based in Columbia, 14 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    Century Plaza, 10632 Little Patuxent Pkwy #2000, Columbia, MD 21044
  12. Based in Ellicott City, 11 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychiatrist”, 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    3290 N Ridge Rd #320, Ellicott City, MD 21043
  13. Based in Towson, 11 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    120 Sister Pierre Dr Ste 107, Towson, MD 21204
  14. Based in Columbia, 13 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    9841 Broken Land Pkwy Ste 116, Columbia, MD 21046

Psychiatrists ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 664 ranked psychiatrists here; the rest are on their profiles.

psychiatrists in Brooklyn Park, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Leonard J. Hertzberg, M.D.705.0★ (3)12 mi
27Boston Neurobehavioral Associates (BNBA) - Maryland694.9★ (94)16 mi
28Dr. Lisa Kebejian, MD - Psychiatrist & Psychotherapist695.0★ (4)13 mi
29Jonas Alan M MD693.7★ (3)12 mi
30Cherry Blossom Psychiatry693.0★ (6)12 mi
31Sunil K Nair M.D. | Kaiser Permanente695.0★ (52)22 mi
32Dr. Samson G. Vimalananda, MD692.0★ (5)11 mi
33Roman Ostrovsky M.D. LLC694.6★ (23)10 mi
34Beginner's Mind Psychiatry695.0★ (3)14 mi
35Goodman David MD693.6★ (10)14 mi
36Innovative Psychiatry, LLC - Columbia694.8★ (224)11 mi
37Waddington Sally MD695.0★ (5)15 mi
38Jeanne Serafin, MD684.7★ (14)17 mi
39Hollander Lisa A MD682.3★ (3)13 mi
40Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates685.0★ (3)10 mi
41Hamilton Rachel MD685.0★ (3)15 mi
42Advantage Psychiatric Services, LLC682.9★ (11)13 mi
43Khizar Khan, MD682.3★ (3)9 mi
44Michael A,Torres, MD683.7★ (12)9 mi
45Phyllis Heffner683.7★ (3)15 mi
46Dr. Sheryl L. Anderson, MD682.5★ (10)13 mi
47Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Baltimore684.7★ (52)4 mi
48Waverly Psychiatry, LLC684.0★ (4)16 mi
49Tanveer Padder685.0★ (5)11 mi
50Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Glen Burnie674.5★ (65)4 mi

Also serving Brooklyn Park

20 more psychiatrists within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

How we ranked Brooklyn Park psychiatrists

We scored 664 Brooklyn Park psychiatrists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Brooklyn Park data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a psychiatrist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure psychiatry is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask whether the practice offers therapy as well as medication management, or medication visits only.
  4. Check whether you need a referral from your family doctor; in Canada a referral is usually required for publicly covered psychiatric care.
  5. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  6. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  7. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a psychiatrist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is psychiatry?
  • Do you offer therapy sessions, or medication management only?
  • How soon is the first appointment, and how long are follow-up visits?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Psychiatrists in Brooklyn Park: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in Brooklyn Park?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Brooklyn Park, MD is Free Baltimore with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 4.5★ from 44 Google reviews. Stacey T Neal M.D. | Kaiser Permanente (#2) and Stephanie H Walsh M.D. | Kaiser Permanente (#3) follow. We ranked 664 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychiatrists are there in Brooklyn Park?

RankedPsychologists ranks 664 psychiatrists serving Brooklyn Park, MD. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which psychiatrists in Brooklyn Park work on weekends?

151 of 664 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 47 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Sheppard Pratt - Child Inpatient Unit (#7), Sheppard Pratt - Child & Adolescent Neuropsychiatric Unit (#8) and Refined integrative psychiatry & Wellness, LLC (#15). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Brooklyn Park psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 664 rated psychiatrists in Brooklyn Park is 4.6★, with a median of 14 reviews. Innovative Psychiatry, LLC - Columbia has the most, 224 reviews, and ranks #36. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank psychiatrists?

Each psychiatrist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do psychiatrists outside Brooklyn Park count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Brooklyn Park city center, our service radius for psychiatrists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can psychiatrists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are psychiatrists in Brooklyn Park ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on psychiatry and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD or DO) who completed a residency in psychiatry and can prescribe medication. A psychologist usually holds a doctorate in psychology (PhD or PsyD), provides therapy and psychological testing, and in most places does not prescribe. Many people see both: a psychiatrist for medication and a psychologist or therapist for talk therapy.

Can I see a psychiatrist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Brooklyn Park

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 664 psychiatrists serving Brooklyn Park.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.