Psychiatric Care That Sees the Whole Person
Adult and Child Psychiatric Care of Severna Park provides thoughtful, evidence-based mental health care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults throughout Maryland. From psychiatric evaluations and medication management to therapy, ADHD care, trauma support, and treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns, every visit is grounded in careful listening, collaboration, and respect for your individual goals.
Whether your family is searching for answers, your current treatment no longer feels right, or you need a steady clinician to help you navigate the next step, you deserve care that feels personal—not rushed or fragmented.
“I created Adult and Child Psychiatric Care of Severna Park because I have seen how difficult it can be for individuals and families to find compassionate, high-quality mental health care when they need it most.”
SHANNON TIEMAN, DNP, PMHNP-BC, AGNP, CRNP
MEET THE PROVIDER
Shannon Tieman, DNP, PMHNP-BC, AGNP-BC, CRNP
Dr. Shannon Tieman believes meaningful psychiatric care begins with understanding the person behind the symptoms. Her philosophy combines compassion with careful, evidence-based treatment. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all plan, Dr. Tieman works collaboratively with patients and caregivers to create care that feels realistic, respectful, and connected to their goals. She brings experience in child and adult psychiatry, mental health crisis intervention, addiction medicine, co-occurring disorders, and integrated primary care, allowing her to consider both emotional and physical health when developing a treatment plan.
Dr. Tieman is dual board-certified as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. She has nearly two decades of experience in healthcare in primary care and psychiatry.
Her education includes
Doctor of Nursing Practice from Johns Hopkins University
Post-Master’s Psychiatric nurse practitioner from Johns Hopkins University
Post-Master’s degree in Nursing Education from Johns Hopkins University.
Master’s of Science in Nursing from The Catholic University of America
Bachelor’s in Nursing from George Mason University
Associate in Nursing from Northern Virginia Community College
She has produced an evidence-based weaning program for patients on chronic benzodiazepines that has helped patients wean off benzodiazepines slowly and tolerably, while stabilizing their mental health for years, and won the best clinical impact award in her doctoral class.
Her professional recognition includes the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Best Clinical Impact Award, Baltimore Magazine’s Excellence in Nursing recognition in psychiatry, and an article in Baltimore Magazine, going above the call of duty in nursing link to article below
Nurses that Go Beyond the Call of Duty
Services
Psychiatric Evaluation & Diagnostic Clarification
A thorough psychiatric evaluation creates the foundation for effective care. Dr. Shannon Tieman takes time to understand your symptoms, medical history, past treatment experiences, current medications, daily challenges, and personal goals.
Psychiatric Medication Management
Medication can be one part of a broader mental health plan, but it should never feel automatic or impersonal. Psychiatric medication management includes thoughtful medication selection, adjustments, monitoring, side-effect review, and ongoing conversations about what is—or is not—working.
Child, Adolescent & Family-Focused Psychiatric Care
Young people may not always have the words to explain what they are experiencing. Changes in mood, concentration, behavior, sleep, school participation, or relationships can leave both children and caregivers feeling uncertain about what to do next.
Co-Occurring Mental Health & Substance Use Care
Mental health and substance use concerns often overlap, yet patients may be asked to seek help from disconnected systems. Dr. Tieman brings extensive experience supporting individuals with co-occurring psychiatric conditions and substance use disorders, including alcohol, opioid, stimulant, cannabis, nicotine, and medication-related concerns.
Insurance-Covered Care
Adult and Child Psychiatric Care of Severna Park accepts Commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare Insurance Plans throughout the State of Maryland. Inquire for more details.
How It Works
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Book an Appointment
Choose an appointment visit from anywhere in Maryland. New patient appointments allow additional time for a complete history and thoughtful assessment.
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Your Visit
Your first visit focuses on understanding what you have been experiencing, how it affects daily life, previous treatment, medications, health history, relationships, and personal goals. You will have time to ask questions and discuss possible next steps.
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Follow-Up & Ongoing Care
Mental health care evolves. Follow-up visits may include medication monitoring, therapy, symptom review, education, safety planning, and coordination with other clinicians or community resources. Your plan is adjusted as your needs change.
Why Choose the Adult and Child Psychiatric Care of Severna Park Clinic?
Care Across the Lifespan
Children, adolescents, adults, and seniors can receive psychiatric care within one relationship-based practice. This lifespan perspective is especially valuable for families navigating different mental health needs at the same time.
Deep Listening and Personal Connection
Appointments are designed to move beyond a quick symptom checklist. Patients are encouraged to share their experiences, ask questions, and take an active role in decisions about medication, therapy, and follow-up care.
Evidence-Based Clinical Excellence
Treatment is informed by psychiatric research, advanced clinical education, and extensive experience in mental health, primary care, crisis intervention, and addiction medicine.
Community-Focused Collaboration
When care involves therapists, schools, primary care clinicians, hospitals, recovery programs, or family members, the practice works to reduce fragmentation and create a clearer path forward.
Conditions We Treat
Depression
Care for major depression, persistent depressive symptoms, and depression that has not improved with previous treatment.
Anxiety Disorders
Evaluation and treatment for generalized anxiety, panic symptoms, social anxiety, and anxiety connected to life transitions.
ADHD
Diagnostic evaluation, medication management, and support for attention, organization, impulsivity, and executive functioning.
Trauma-Related Conditions
Trauma-informed support for post-traumatic stress, acute stress reactions, and mood symptoms connected to difficult experiences.
Bipolar Spectrum Disorders
Ongoing assessment and medication management for bipolar I, bipolar II, cyclothymic disorder, and related mood instability.
Mental Health Needs
Psychiatric support for children and individuals on the autism spectrum when emotional, behavioral, attention, or co-occurring mental health concerns are present.
Insomnia and Sleep Concerns
Evaluation of sleep difficulties that may be connected to mood, anxiety, medication, stress, or other psychiatric conditions.
Testimonials
“For the first time, I felt like my concerns were being considered as part of the whole picture. I was able to ask questions without feeling rushed, and I left with a plan I could understand.”
“Our family had been trying to make sense of several different concerns. The process felt calm, respectful, and organized, and we finally understood what the next steps could look like.”
“I appreciated that the conversation was honest and collaborative. My treatment plan was explained clearly, and follow-up felt like continued support rather than starting over each time.”