Juliann Koch

Juliann is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing collaborative and holistic care for adolescents and adults.  Establishing an empathetic and trusting relationship is a priority for Juliann. Understanding an individual’s biological, psychological, and social background creates a foundation for their mental health care.  She works with patients to identify their unique goals for treatment and encourages them to take an active role in their treatment plan. With judicious use of medication, psychotherapy, and patient education, she supports individuals and families as they manage personal challenges.

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, Juliann is proficient in diagnostic assessment, medication management, and brief psychotherapeutic interventions.  She utilizes evidence-based practices to address a variety of mental health issues including Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, PTSD, and Suicidality. Juliann also provides supportive care for ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders.  Given the alarming rates of suicide, Juliann has a special interest in treating suicidality, particularly in adolescents.  She remains up to date with current research on prevention, assessment, and intervention to provide hope and effective treatment for patients and families struggling with suicidal thoughts and behaviors. 

Juliann integrates psychiatric knowledge with wisdom to treat and support patients. She received Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Science in Physiology degrees from Georgetown University.  After raising three children, Juliann continued studies to earn a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Maryland.  She completed a comprehensive review of adolescent suicidality for her graduate research project.

Juliann has resided in Montgomery County for over 40 years.  She was active in her childrens’ schools as a PTA President and an advocate for students with disabilities.  In her leisure time, Juliann enjoys cooking, visiting museums, and traveling with family and friends.