About
Lukas Behavioral Health is an independent psychiatric practice with its main office at 257 Oakland Drive, Suite 103 in Oakland, owned and operated by a nurse practitioner. It provides psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner care for children, adolescents and adults across Western Maryland and nearby West Virginia and Pennsylvania, with additional offices in Lonaconing and Cumberland.
Services Offered
- Psychiatric evaluations
- Medication prescribing and management
- Psychotherapy with licensed counsellors and clinical social workers
- Individualised treatment plans
- Spravato (esketamine) nasal spray treatment for treatment-resistant depression, given in the office under supervision with monitoring afterwards
- Virtual appointments for patients in Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia
Spravato patients need someone to drive them home after a session, so it is worth planning for that before your first treatment.
Who You'll See
The practice is led by James S. Lukas, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, its CEO and clinical director, and its team includes several board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners, licensed therapists and clinical support staff. The practice states that it does not employ psychiatrists and has no hospital affiliation. It is CARF accredited, and patients use the Healthie portal and app for scheduling and records.
Crisis Resources
Lukas Behavioral Health is an outpatient office. In a crisis, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Call the Oakland office to ask about an intake appointment.
Address
257 Oakland Dr Unit 103, Oakland, MD 21550