Mental Health Services

Your emotional and psychological well-being is an essential part of your overall health. At Ally Behavioral Health Services, we offer comprehensive care for mental health concerns and substance use disorders. Our collaborative team—including therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers—works together to ensure you receive effective, compassionate support. We conduct thorough assessments and develop person-centered plans to best meet your unique needs.

Some of the conditions we diagnose and treat include:

• Anxiety

Anxiety is a mental health condition characterized by persistent worry, fear, or nervousness that disrupts daily life. It may affect physical and emotional functioning, often leading to restlessness, tension, or difficulty concentrating. Contributing factors include genetics, brain chemistry, trauma, chronic stress, and environmental pressures.

• Depression

Depression is a mood disorder marked by prolonged sadness, loss of interest, and changes in energy or motivation. It affects how a person thinks, feels, and functions in daily activities. Causes may include genetics, biochemical imbalances, stressful life events, or long-term medical conditions.

• Bipolar Disorders

Bipolar disorders involve shifts between depressive episodes and periods of elevated or irritable mood known as mania or hypomania. These mood changes impact daily functioning, relationships, and decision-making. Factors include genetic predisposition, brain chemistry differences, and significant life stressors.

• Substance Abuse Disorders

Substance abuse disorders occur when the repeated use of drugs or alcohol interferes with health, responsibilities, and daily functioning. They may involve physical dependence, cravings, and behavioral changes. Contributing factors can include genetics, trauma, stress, peer influence, and underlying mental health conditions.

• Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use

Co-occurring conditions refer to the presence of both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder at the same time. These conditions often interact, making symptoms more complex and recovery more challenging. Biological factors, trauma, chronic stress, and self-medication behaviors commonly contribute to their development.

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

PTSD develops after experiencing or witnessing traumatic events such as violence, accidents, or abuse. Symptoms can include flashbacks, avoidance, anxiety, and emotional distress. Risk factors include past trauma, lack of support, ongoing stress, and preexisting mental health conditions.

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD is characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or rituals (compulsions) that aim to ease anxiety. These patterns can interfere with daily functioning and cause significant distress. Contributing factors include genetics, brain circuitry differences, and stressful or traumatic experiences.

• Grief and Loss

Grief and loss refer to the emotional responses following the death of a loved one or a significant life change. Individuals may experience sadness, confusion, or difficulty adjusting. Influencing factors include the nature of the loss, personal coping style, and available emotional support.

• Personality Disorders

Personality disorders involve enduring patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that differ from cultural expectations and cause difficulties in relationships and daily life. These patterns are often long-term and inflexible. Causes may involve genetics, childhood trauma, and environmental or social influences.

• Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a severe mental health disorder that affects how a person perceives reality, often causing hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking. It can significantly impact functioning, relationships, and self-care. Factors include genetic vulnerability, brain chemistry changes, and environmental stressors.

• And More

If you or someone you care about is facing a mental health emergency or a drug- or alcohol-related crisis, call 911 right away or go to the nearest emergency room. For immediate support and additional Maryland crisis resources, you may also visit https://www.mdcrisisconnect.org/