Mental health care that gives you space to be heard.
Empowered Mental Health & Wellness, founded by Kabrina Wilson, DNP, AGNP, PMHNP and Melissa Magassouba, MSN, AGNP, PMHNP, provides thoughtful, relationship-based psychiatric care for adults, adolescents (13+), and older adults across Maryland.
Serving patients throughout Baltimore County and surrounding communities (Baltimore, Halethorpe, Timonium, Finksburg, Owings Mills, Cockeysville) via telehealth and in-person care.
“We created Empowered Mental Health & Wellness to give people their power back in a healthcare system that too often makes them feel rushed, overlooked, or reduced to a diagnosis. Mental health care should feel safe, collaborative, and deeply human. We wanted to build a practice where patients feel supported enough to slow down, be honest about what they’re carrying, and create a plan that truly fits their life.”
Dr. kabrina Wilson, DNP, AGNP-C, PMHNP-BC and melissa magassouba, AGnp, pmhnp, PSYCHIATRIC nurse practitioners, Baltimore county, maryland
MEET THE PROVIDERS
Dr. Kabrina Wilson, DNP, AGNP, PMHNP
Dr. Kabrina L. Wilson, DNP, AGNP-C, PMHNP-BC is a dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providing compassionate, relationship-based mental health care throughout Maryland. With more than 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Wilson specializes in helping adolescents, adults, and older adults navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, mood disorders, burnout, and major life transitions through thoughtful psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and supportive therapy. Her approach is grounded in creating a calm, collaborative environment where patients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their care. Dr. Wilson is particularly passionate about supporting Black women as they navigate the unique emotional, cultural, and societal stressors that can impact mental health. She strives to create a space where Black women feel safe, understood, and empowered to prioritize their well-being while embracing their strengths and resilience.
Before founding Empowered Mental Health & Wellness LLC, Dr. Wilson spent years caring for patients across complex medical and psychiatric settings, including the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center and outpatient psychiatric practices throughout Maryland. Her background in both medical and psychiatric care allows her to take a comprehensive, trauma-informed approach that considers the full picture of each patient’s emotional and physical well-being. Dr. Wilson is deeply committed to providing care that feels personal, unhurried, and empowering — helping patients build stability, resilience, and long-term wellness with support they can trust.
MEET THE PROVIDERS
Melissa Magassouba, MSN, AGNP, PMHNP
Melissa D. Magassouba, MSN, AGNP-C, PMHNP-BC is a dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, whole-person mental health care throughout Maryland. With extensive experience in primary care, urgent care, addiction medicine, and psychiatry, Melissa brings a deeply integrated approach to treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma-related conditions, postpartum mental health concerns, and mood disorders. Her care philosophy is rooted in helping patients feel genuinely heard, supported, and empowered throughout their healing journey.
Melissa earned both her Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner degree and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification from York College of Pennsylvania. Prior to founding Empowered Mental Health and Wellness, she spent years caring for patients in high-acuity clinical environments including the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Her background in both physical and mental health care allows her to thoughtfully address the connection between emotional well-being and overall health. Melissa is especially passionate about supporting women navigating postpartum transitions, anxiety, burnout, and life stressors with evidence-based, compassionate care that prioritizes trust, collaboration, and long-term wellness.
Services
Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations designed to understand your symptoms, history, stressors, and goals — creating clarity around diagnosis and next steps.
Psychiatric Medication Management
Thoughtful medication management with ongoing monitoring, adjustments, and collaborative treatment planning focused on long-term stability and wellness.
ADHD Evaluation and Treatment
Comprehensive ADHD assessment and treatment for adolescents and adults, including stimulant and non-stimulant medication management when appropriate.
Psychotherapy and Medication Management
Integrated care that combines supportive therapy with medication management to support emotional resilience, coping, and long-term healing.
Insurance-Covered Care
Empowered Mental Health and Wellness is in-network with Aetna, United Healthcare (Optum), Cigna (Evernorth), and Medicare. We are actively credentialing with Carefirst BCBS MD and Carelon Behavioral Health (Medicaid MCOs).
How It Works
1
Book an Appointment
Schedule online in just a few minutes. New patient appointments are often available within days, and no referral is required to get started.
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Your Visit
Meet with Dr. Kabrina Wilson or Melissa Magassouba virtually or in person for a thoughtful, unhurried conversation about your symptoms, goals, history, and treatment options.
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Follow-Up & Ongoing Care
Receive personalized follow-up care, medication management, supportive therapy, and ongoing treatment planning designed around long-term wellness and stability.
Why Empowered Mental Health and Wellness?
Calm, Relationship-Based Care.
Appointments are designed to create space for honest conversations, thoughtful treatment decisions, and care that feels personal — not transactional.
Time-Rich Psychiatric Visits.
Longer intake appointments and meaningful follow-ups allow time to fully understand your story, symptoms, and goals without feeling rushed.
Trauma-Informed Approach
Our background in psychiatric and complex clinical care informs a compassionate, emotionally intelligent approach grounded in safety and trust.
Flexible Telehealth & In-Person Care
Patients across Baltimore can access care through secure tele-health or in-person visits, making ongoing mental health support more accessible and consistent.
Conditions We Treat
Anxiety Disorders
Support for persistent worry, overwhelm, panic symptoms, and stress-related anxiety.
Major Depression
Care for low mood, emotional exhaustion, hopelessness, and loss of motivation.
ADHD
Evaluation and treatment for attention, focus, executive functioning, and impulsivity challenges.
PTSD
Trauma-informed support for individuals navigating past trauma, hypervigilance, and emotional distress.
Bipolar Disorders
Medication management and ongoing monitoring for mood instability and bipolar spectrum conditions.
Sleep Disorders
Treatment for insomnia, disrupted sleep, and sleep-related mental health concerns.
Adjustment Disorders
Support during major life transitions, grief, stress, burnout, or overwhelming life changes.
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety
Compassionate support for postpartum depression, anxiety, and emotional changes during pregnancy or after childbirth.
Testimonials
“Dr. Wilson made me feel heard from the very first appointment. I never felt rushed or judged, and for the first time in years I felt like someone actually listened to the full picture of what I was experiencing. Our visits feel collaborative, not clinical. I finally feel hopeful about my mental health again.”
“I was nervous about starting psychiatric care, but Dr. Magassouba created such a calm and supportive environment. She explained everything clearly, involved me in decisions, and helped me feel comfortable asking questions. The difference in my anxiety over the past few months has been life changing.”
“After years of feeling dismissed in healthcare settings, working with Dr. Wilson and Dr. Magassouba has been completely different. She takes the time to truly understand what’s going on and creates a plan that actually feels realistic and sustainable. I finally feel supported instead of pressured.”