Psychiatric Evaluations
A thorough, unhurried conversation to understand what you’re experiencing and explore next steps together.
Sanity Behavioral Healthcare Systems
Compassionate Mental Healthcare. Personalized to You.
Finding the right mental health support can feel like a big step. At SBHS, we provide thoughtful, evidence-based care in a welcoming environment where you can feel heard, respected, and involved in your treatment.
- Adolescents & adults
- Lanham, Maryland
- 240-716-8022
Board-certified careDr. Judith Eta, DNP, PMHNP-BC
In-person & telehealthWhen clinically appropriate
Board-Certified PMHNP-BCPsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
14+ Years of Nursing ExperienceAcross acute, rehab, long-term & behavioral care
Personalized Care PlansBuilt around your goals and preferences
In-Person & Telehealth CareLanham, MD office and virtual visits
You’re in the right place
You Don’t Have to Have Everything Figured Out Before You Reach Out.
Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed. Maybe you’re struggling with your mood, focus, sleep, stress, relationships, or simply don’t feel like yourself. You don’t have to diagnose yourself before asking for help. We’ll start by listening, understanding what you’re experiencing, and exploring what kind of support may be right for you.
Our services
Care Built Around What You’re Going Through
From your first evaluation to ongoing follow-up, every service is shaped around your needs, goals and circumstances.
Medication Management
Careful, collaborative support when medication is part of your plan, with regular check-ins and adjustments.
Individual Therapy
Supportive one-on-one sessions to talk openly, build coping skills and work toward what matters to you.
Anxiety Treatment
Personalized support for persistent worry, nervousness, panic or feeling on edge.
Depression Treatment
Compassionate care for ongoing sadness, low energy, loss of interest, or feeling stuck.
ADHD Evaluation & Management
Evaluation and ongoing support for attention, focus, organization and impulsivity concerns.
Trauma & PTSD Support
A safe, patient space to address the effects of trauma at a pace that feels right for you.
Stress & Burnout Support
Support for chronic stress, exhaustion and feeling stretched too thin at work, school or home.
Telehealth Psychiatry
Secure virtual visits from home when telehealth is clinically appropriate for you.
Why SBHS
Care That Treats You as a Person, Not a Diagnosis.
We take the time to understand your story, explain your options clearly, and make decisions with you, never for you.
Personalized
Your care plan should reflect your needs, goals, circumstances, and preferences.
Collaborative
We believe care works best when you understand your options and participate in decisions about your treatment.
Evidence-Based
Our approach draws on established psychiatric and behavioral-health practices.
Respectful
You deserve a space where you can speak openly without feeling judged.
Meet your provider
Meet Dr. Judith Eta, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Dr. Judith Eta is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing thoughtful, personalized mental healthcare to adolescents and adults.
With more than 14 years of nursing experience across acute care, rehabilitation, long-term care, behavioral health and psychiatric services, Dr. Eta brings a steady, compassionate presence to every visit.
14+Years of nursing experience
DNPDoctor of Nursing Practice
MSNPsychiatric Mental Health NP
PMHNP-BCBoard certified
Conditions we support
Support for a Wide Range of Mental Health Concerns
Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to name it perfectly. These are some of the concerns we commonly help with.
AnxietyPersistent worry, tension, panic or feeling on edge.
DepressionOngoing sadness, low energy, or loss of interest.
Bipolar DisorderSignificant shifts in mood, energy and activity levels.
ADHDChallenges with attention, focus, organization or impulsivity.
PTSD & TraumaLingering effects of difficult or traumatic experiences.
Stress & BurnoutFeeling depleted, overwhelmed or stretched too thin.
Sleep ConcernsTrouble falling or staying asleep, or not feeling rested.
Mood DisordersOngoing changes in mood that affect daily life.
How it works
Getting Started Is Simpler Than You Might Think
Five clear steps, with a real person from our team guiding you along the way.
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Step 1: Schedule Your Appointment
Send an appointment request online or call the office. Our team will reach out to confirm details.
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Step 2: Complete Your Intake
Share some background information before your visit so your time together can focus on you.
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Step 3: Meet With Your Provider
Talk openly about what you’re experiencing, in person or by telehealth when appropriate.
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Step 4: Build Your Care Plan
Together, decide on a plan that reflects your needs, goals and preferences.
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Step 5: Continue Your Care
Regular follow-up visits help track progress and adjust your plan as needed.
Telehealth
Mental Healthcare From the Comfort of Home
When telehealth is clinically appropriate, virtual visits can make mental healthcare more convenient and accessible.
- Flexible scheduling
- Reduced travel
- Convenience
- Private virtual sessions
- Continuity of care
Telehealth availability depends on the service, provider, patient location, licensure, and applicable requirements.
Questions About Insurance or Cost?
We believe financial information should be clear and straightforward. SBHS has been approved by Aetna, First Health and Coventry. Contact our team to confirm your benefits, ask about self-pay options, or get answers to other questions about getting started.
- Aetna
- First Health
- Coventry
FAQ
Questions People Often Ask
Straightforward answers to common questions about getting started.
Still have a question?
Our team is happy to help during office hours (Monday – Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
Your first appointment is usually a psychiatric evaluation: a conversation about what brought you in, your history, and your goals. We’ll listen, ask questions, and talk with you about possible next steps. You’ll have time to ask questions too.
See how it worksNo. You don’t need a diagnosis or a referral to reach out. Many people come to us simply because something doesn’t feel right. We’ll help you understand what you’re experiencing.
Yes, SBHS offers telehealth visits when clinically appropriate. Telehealth availability depends on the service, provider, patient location, licensure, and applicable requirements.
Learn about telehealthYes. SBHS has been approved by Aetna, First Health and Coventry. Coverage and benefits vary by plan, so we recommend contacting us or your insurer to confirm your benefits before your first visit.
Contact us about insurance & costPlease contact our team to ask about self-pay options and costs. We believe financial information should be clear and straightforward, and we’re glad to explain what to expect.
It can help to write down your main concerns, a list of current medications and supplements, any past diagnoses or treatment, and questions you’d like to ask. If you have records from previous providers, you may bring those too, but they aren’t required.
Questions to ask before your first appointmentProtecting your privacy matters to us. Information shared during your care is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws. Please don’t include sensitive medical information in website forms or general email.
Read our Notice of Privacy PracticesNo. SBHS is not an emergency or 24-hour crisis service, and website forms, email, and appointment requests are not continuously monitored. For an immediate medical or behavioral emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. You can also call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Next step
Let’s Start With a Conversation.
Taking the first step toward better mental health doesn’t require having all the answers. When you’re ready, we’re here to help you get started.