Weight Management

Weight Management

Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight requires more than willpower, it requires a clinically informed, individualized plan that addresses the physical, psychiatric, and lifestyle factors driving weight gain. We provide  comprehensive weight management services for adults, combining medical evaluation, medication management when appropriate, and sustainable lifestyle counseling.

Weight management is not a one-size-fits-all journey. Your plan should be as unique as you are.

We evaluate each patient’s health history, chronic conditions, psychiatric factors, and medication profile before building a personalized weight management plan. We address root causes, including depression, anxiety, hormonal factors, and medication side effects, that are often overlooked in standard weight loss programs.

Service Includes

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Comprehensive Weight Assessment
Evaluation of BMI, weight history, diet patterns, physical activity, and any medical or psychiatric barriers to weight loss.
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Medication-Assisted Management
When clinically appropriate, careful prescribing of weight management medications with close monitoring and ongoing adjustment.
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Underlying Cause Identification
Assessment for conditions affecting weight including thyroid disorders, diabetes, depression, anxiety, PCOS, and medication side effects.
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Lifestyle and Nutrition Counseling
Practical, realistic guidance on eating habits, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and smoking cessation.
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Personalized Weight Loss Plan
A structured, individualized plan combining dietary guidance, physical activity recommendations, and behavioral strategies.
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GLP medications
Clinically guided use of GLP-1 medications to support weight loss, with careful dosing, monitoring, and follow-up throughout your treatment.

Why Choose Us

Hannah brings over 20 years of psychiatric experience, dual board certification, and a nonjudgmental approach to every evaluation and medication management visit.

Dual-certified FNP-C and PMHNP-BC. Verified by Psychology Today
20+ years of psychiatric practice experience
Both pharmacological and non-pharmacological options considered
Telehealth available for Maryland and Washington D.C. patients

About Us

Hannah L. Ngale, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC is a dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner providing compassionate, integrated care for mind and body. Serving Maryland and Washington D.C.

Contact Info

Burtonsville, MD 20866