https://www.mackessymentalhealth.com/home-1 daily 0.75 2020-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce592c8732098000152407a/1558724171005-TU51L0OZV7OUNYCAVJGE/static1.squarespace-2.jpg Home - Yoga Aerobics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce592c8732098000152407a/1558723932145-HJ8HKUISR89GJ9KM604C/image-asset.jpeg Home - Instructor Training https://www.mackessymentalhealth.com/faq daily 0.75 2025-05-30 https://www.mackessymentalhealth.com/home daily 1.0 2026-07-06 https://www.mackessymentalhealth.com/about daily 0.75 2026-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f136d505e8fb4756df2f6a4/1629487876365-S9H4QMK92A7VTS3VYZR7/headshot.jpg Our Team Rachel Mackessy-Lloyd Holistic care. Best-Practice Treatment. Meaningful Transformation. Rachel Mackessy-Lloyd is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, addiction, and perinatal mental health. Recently certified in perinatal mental health, she has a particular interest in supporting individuals through pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition to parenthood. Rachel provides compassionate, judgment-free, patient-centered care and works collaboratively with each patient to develop individualized treatment plans that support their goals and overall well-being. She believes in building trusting relationships and creating a welcoming environment where patients feel heard, understood, and empowered in their treatment. She is nationally board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and is licensed to practice independently in Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania, with prescriptive authority. Rachel earned her MSN from George Mason University and her post-master’s certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from George Washington University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f136d505e8fb4756df2f6a4/5d22cb70-7b9a-43cb-b7ad-dc60ffd6f369/image0%2B%282%29.jpg Our Team - Nicole Waihman Evidence-Based Treatment. Personalized Care. Your Mental Health Matters. Nicole Waihman is a doctoral-prepared Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides compassionate, evidence-based, and individualized care for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and trauma-related conditions. Her collaborative approach focuses on building trust, listening to each patient’s unique experiences, and developing practical treatment plans that support meaningful improvement and quality of life. With a background teaching high school calculus, Nicole has a special interest in adolescents and young adults and understands the importance of patience, clear communication, and recognizing challenges that may not always be visible. She is nationally board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and is licensed to practice independently in Maryland and Washington, DC, with prescriptive authority. Nicole earned both her MSN and DNP from the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, specializing in Psychiatric Mental Health. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f136d505e8fb4756df2f6a4/9da1436d-2bdf-4b78-ad33-14222d8466a7/Elizabeth+Mackessy-Lloyd.JPG Our Team - Elizabeth “Lynn” Mackessy-Lloyd Research Informed Practice. Meaningful Change. Improved Well-being. Lynn is a psychiatric board certified nurse with a unique background in psychiatric mental health nursing, counseling, and nursing education, she brings a broad perspective to patient care and a genuine commitment to helping individuals achieve their mental health goals. Lynn has a strong interest in research and evidence-based practice. She enjoys exploring current research and emerging developments in psychiatric mental health and applying this knowledge to provide thoughtful, informed care. Her passion for research reflects her commitment to lifelong learning and to continually improving the quality of care she provides to her patients. She holds a Master’s Degree in Health Promotion and Counseling from Trinity College, providing a strong foundation in counseling and wellness, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. She was recently certified in Psychiatric Mental Health, further expanding her ability to provide specialized mental health care. https://www.mackessymentalhealth.com/services daily 0.75 2024-01-31