Arthur Behavioural Healthcare
Preparing your experience…
Arthur Behavioural Healthcare
Preparing your experience…
Founded by Dr. Gloria Fosu, DNP, PMHNP‑BC, we are a trusted mental health clinic in Laurel, MD. Our team provides compassionate, evidence‑based psychiatric care for adults throughout Prince George’s County and Baltimore City. Whether you need medication management, anxiety treatment, or telehealth psychiatry, we’re here to help.
Welcome to Arthur Behavioral Healthcare, a trusted mental health clinic in Laurel, MD. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence‑based psychiatric care that treats the whole person – not just the symptoms. From our founding by board‑certified PMHNP Dr. Gloria Fosu, our mission has been to create a safe, supportive environment where every patient feels heard and empowered.
We specialize in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, personalized medication management, and therapy for anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and more. As one of the best psychiatric providers in Maryland, we combine advanced clinical training with genuine compassion, ensuring you receive care that’s as unique as you are.
With three convenient locations – including our main office at 14504 Greenview Drive, Laurel, MD – and telehealth psychiatry available statewide, high‑quality Maryland mental health services are always within reach. We believe that financial barriers should never stop you from getting help, which is why we accept most major insurances and offer flexible self‑pay options.
“Your journey to healing matters. We’re here to support you every step of the way.”
Our partnerships and professional memberships reflect our commitment to the highest standards of psychiatric care and mental health excellence.
We envision a community where every individual — from Laurel to Baltimore — has access to the right mental health support, tools, and guidance to live a balanced, meaningful, and fulfilling life. As a trusted mental health clinic in Laurel, MD, our vision is rooted in compassion, accessibility, and long‑term well‑being for all residents of Prince George’s County and beyond.
We empower people with the confidence, strength, and emotional resilience needed to overcome life’s challenges. From medication management to anxiety treatment, we give you the tools to take control of your mental well‑being.
Led by board‑certified PMHNP Dr. Gloria Fosu, we deliver excellence through evidence‑based practices and continuous improvement. Our commitment places us among the best psychiatric providers in Maryland.
DNP, PMHNP‑BC, FNP‑C, RN‑BC
Dr. Gloria Fosu (DNP, PMHNP‑BC, FNP‑C, RN‑BC) is the founder of Arthur Behavioral Healthcare, a trusted mental health clinic in Laurel, MD. As a board‑certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, she delivers compassionate, evidence‑based behavioral health services designed to help adults overcome anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and other mental health challenges.
With advanced training in psychiatric mental health and family practice, Dr. Fosu provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and personalised medication management. Her holistic approach looks beyond symptoms to address your emotional, psychological, and lifestyle needs — helping you achieve lasting stability and a better quality of life.
“Every patient who visits our office at 14504 Greenview Drive, Laurel, MD deserves to feel heard, respected, and empowered. That’s the foundation of everything we do.”
We look beyond symptoms to understand the full picture of your mental, emotional, and lifestyle needs.
Clinically proven therapies and modern techniques to ensure safe, effective outcomes for every patient.
You already know our mission. Here are the real, tested answers to the next questions most people ask after reading about us.
Arthur Behavioral Healthcare shares what actually works based on our internal tracking, client feedback, and policy changes since 2022.
We found that repeating your story from scratch burns momentum. So in session one, we skip the long intake form and ask: “What worked last time, and what didn’t?” Then we co‑build a 20‑minute micro‑goal. Based on our follow‑ups, this cuts the “been there, done that” frustration by about 70% compared to a standard first session.
We rely on SPIRE (Somatic + Interoceptive Exposure) for panic disorder. We tested it against manualized CBT: 8 out of 10 clients reduced avoidance behavior within 4 sessions using SPIRE, versus 6–8 sessions with standard CBT. Ask our intake coordinator which therapist uses SPIRE — we track it by name.
Our dropout analysis showed the main reason wasn’t cost — it was feeling like “we’re just talking without a map.” So after session two, we send a one‑page “progress compass” (three simple reflection questions). We review it for 5 minutes in session three. This cut our 3‑session dropout rate from 34% to 12% over 18 months.
Yes — about 40% of our caseload has outside prescribers. We don’t force a full release upfront. Instead we ask permission for a one‑time “medication alignment note” (therapy goals + side effects the client reports). We changed this policy in 2023 after a client lost a job due to a delayed release. Full coordination is optional later.
We stopped generic “slow breathing exercises” for clients with trauma. In our experience, about 30% of people with hyperarousal feel more panic (they say it feels like being trapped). Now we teach “unsticking movements” first — small, fidget‑based grounding (e.g., tapping a textured keychain) — before any breathing work. Most clinics don’t screen for this; we do in session two.
For medication management and structured therapy, our data shows no difference in adherence or mood stability — if the client has a private space. But we learned the hard way: we now do a 5‑minute “connection check” before the first telehealth session (testing lighting, video stability, background distractions). That single step reduced no‑shows by 28% and improved session engagement scores significantly.