Ritz Behavioral Care: Rita Dexter, DNP

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Ritz Behavioral Care in Greenbelt, Maryland, provides comprehensive, convenient, and cost-effective services for anyone 18 and over struggling with mental health problems. Board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Rita Dexter, DNP, takes a holistic, non-judgmental approach to helping patients. She excels at diagnosing and treating anxiety and panic disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Her expertise also extends to treating psychotic disorders like schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, sleep problems like insomnia, and developmental conditions like attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Dr. Dexter attended Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for her bachelor’s degree in nursing. She completed her online master’s nursing degree through Walden University, graduating with honors as a nurse practitioner with a psychiatric/mental health concentration. Her passion for knowledge led her to complete a Doctorate in Nursing Practice at South College in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Dexter uses her extensive experience to help patients from various age groups and backgrounds at Ritz Behavioral Care. She has advanced skills in psychiatric evaluations, therapeutic services, medication management, and client education. She also excels at treatment planning and follow-ups, ensuring patients receive ongoing support for as long as they need. Ritz Behavioral Care offers the best services in the region and champions excellence in mental health wellness. Dr. Dexter provides solutions that guarantee high-quality mental health treatment and sustainable management regardless of a patient’s cultural or socio-economic background. Call Ritz Behavioral Care to arrange an in-person or telehealth visit. Same-day appointments are available, and patients are welcome to book online.