At Concept Behaviour, we provide comprehensive psychiatric and mental health care in a warm, affirming environment. Led by Dr. Bialose Lovelyn, our team meets you exactly where you are.
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500+
Clients Served
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8+
Specialties
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8
Insurance Plans
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24/7
Crisis Support
Telehealth Available
Virtual Sessions
Clinical Director
Dr. Bialose Lovelyn
About Concept Behaviour
A Practice Built on Compassion
Concept Behaviour is a psychiatric and mental health practice dedicated to making high-quality behavioral health care accessible, dignified, and effective. We believe that healing is not one-size-fits-all. Every person who walks through our doors carries a unique story, and we are committed to honoring it.
Our practice offers a broad range of evidence-based therapeutic services, from individual psychotherapy and medication management to group sessions and telehealth consultations, so you can access the care you need in the way that works best for your life.
🏛 Evidence-Based Care
🖥 Telehealth Available
🤝 LGBTQ+ Affirming
✍ VA Community Network
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Proud Member of the VA Community Care Network
Concept Behaviour is an approved provider within the VA Community Care Network (CCN), administered by Optum/TriWest. Eligible Veterans can receive mental health and psychiatric services at our practice using their VA benefits — at no out-of-pocket cost when authorized. We are committed to serving those who served.
At Concept Behaviour we offer specialized mental health and psychiatric services designed to support you at every stage of your journey.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Practical, evidence-based strategies to reframe thought patterns and build healthier behaviors.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness skills for lasting change.
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Trauma-Focused Therapy
Compassionate trauma-informed care including EMDR and CPT to process and heal past wounds.
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Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Cultivate presence, reduce stress, and develop a sustainable mind-body connection.
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Pediatrics Counseling
Top-tier specialized therapy for children and adolescents — anxiety, ADHD, behavioral challenges, and family transitions using child-centerd evidence-based care.
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Grief and Loss Support
Bereavement counseling, loss of relationships, terminal illness support, and more.
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Substance Use Disorder
Comprehensive care for addiction — Motivational Interviewing, relapse prevention, dual-diagnosis treatment, and full recovery planning.
Coverage
We Accept Most Major Insurance
Including CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, United Health, CIGNA, Medicaid, Medicare, TriCare and VA Community Care Network
CareFirst BCBSUnited HealthCIGNAAmeriGroup MDTriCareMedicaidMedicareVA Community Care Network
Resources
Mental Health Insights
Practical guidance, research-backed tips, and compassionate perspectives from the Concept Behaviour team.
Anxiety
📅 April 3, 20266 min read
Understanding Anxiety Disorders: When Worry Becomes Pathological
Generalised Anxiety Disorder affects approximately 6.8 million American adults. Learn to recognize diagnostic criteria, neurobiological underpinnings, and evidence-based interventions.
Read Article →
Mindfulness
📅 April 3, 20265 min read
The Neuroscience of Mindfulness: How MBSR Rewires the Brain
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) produces measurable changes in amygdala reactivity and prefrontal cortex regulation. The research is now unambiguous.
Read Article →
Stigma
📅 April 3, 20267 min read
Breaking the Stigma: Why Seeking Psychiatric Help Is a Sign of Strength
Structural stigma in healthcare settings creates measurable barriers to help-seeking behavior. Understanding these dynamics is the first step toward dismantling them.
Read Article →
Our Story
About Concept Behaviour
A mental health practice grounded in evidence, empathy, and the belief that every person deserves high-quality psychiatric care.
Our Purpose
Mission and Values
Concept Behaviour exists to bridge the gap between people and the mental health care they deserve. We understand that seeking help can feel daunting, and our practice is designed to make that first step as warm and welcoming as possible.
We are committed to telehealth access, eliminating barriers of location and time so that quality psychiatric and behavioral health care reaches everyone who needs it — including our Veterans through the VA Community Care Network.
Dr. Bialose Lovelyn founded Concept Behaviour with a singular conviction: that quality mental health care should be accessible, dignified, and deeply human. With extensive training in psychiatric medicine and behavioral therapies, Dr. Lovelyn brings both clinical expertise and genuine compassion to every client interaction.
Her approach integrates evidence-based modalities — including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) — while honoring the cultural, social, and personal context that makes each client unique.
Dr. Lovelyn is an approved provider within the VA Community Care Network, bringing specialized care in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Military Sexual Trauma (MST), and adjustment disorders to Veterans and active-duty service members.
🏅 Board Certified Psychiatrist
🌐 Culturally Competent
🎓 Continuing Education
💙 Client-Centered Practice
✍ VA Community Network Provider
🖥 Telehealth Specialist
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Serving Those Who Served Us
As an authorized VA Community Care Network provider, Dr. Lovelyn and the Concept Behaviour team provide specialized psychiatric services to Veterans and their families. Services include evidence-based PTSD treatment, substance use disorder counseling, and adjustment disorder therapy — all covered under VA authorization for eligible beneficiaries.
PTSD TreatmentMST CounselingVeteran TelehealthSubstance Use RecoveryAdjustment Disorder Therapy
Our Services
Therapy and Psychiatric Services
Comprehensive, evidence-based mental health services tailored to every individual's unique needs and goals.
Evidence-Based Approaches
All Therapy Services
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Identify and challenge maladaptive cognitive distortions to transform emotional and behavioral responses. Backed by decades of randomized controlled trial evidence.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan for emotional dysregulation. Builds skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotion regulation.
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Trauma-Focused Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy), and Prolonged Exposure to process and integrate traumatic memories.
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Jon Kabat-Zinn's structured 8-week MBSR protocol, with proven efficacy for anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and burnout. Live fully in the present moment.
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Pediatrics Counseling
Top-tier specialized therapeutic support for children and adolescents. Addresses anxiety, ADHD, behavioral concerns, developmental challenges, and family transitions using child-centerd, evidence-based modalities.
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Substance Use Disorder
Comprehensive, compassionate care for substance use and addiction — Motivational Interviewing, 12-step facilitation, relapse prevention, and integrated dual-diagnosis psychiatric treatment.
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Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Goal-oriented, forward-looking therapy that amplifies existing strengths. Ideal for clients seeking targeted outcomes within a defined number of sessions.
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Narrative Therapy
Separate your identity from your problems. Collaboratively re-author your life story to foster agency, meaning, and psychological resilience.
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Substance Use Counseling
Motivational Interviewing, 12-step facilitation, relapse prevention planning, and dual-diagnosis treatment integrating psychiatric and addiction medicine.
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Grief and Loss Support
Bereavement counseling using Complicated Grief Treatment (CGT), support for disenfranchised grief, divorce, terminal illness, and traumatic loss.
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LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy
A safe, validating space where every sexual orientation and gender identity is fully affirmed. Specialized support for minority stress, dysphoria, and identity development.
Somatic Experiencing
Peter Levine's body-centerd approach to trauma resolution. Address the physiological imprints of trauma through titrated somatic awareness and discharge.
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Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management
Comprehensive psychiatric assessment, psychopharmacological management, and ongoing monitoring for optimal symptom control and quality of life.
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Telehealth Sessions
HIPAA-compliant secure video therapy from anywhere. All modalities available virtually — no commute, no waiting room, same clinical excellence.
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VA Community Care Network Services
Eligible Veterans may access our full range of psychiatric and psychotherapy services through VA Community Care authorization. We specialise in PTSD, MST, combat-related trauma, TBI-related mental health conditions, and adjustment disorders for service members and Veterans.
Call VA: 1-866-606-8198TriWest/Optum CCNNo Out-of-Pocket When Authorized
Coverage
Insurance and Coverage
We accept most major insurance plans, including VA Community Care Network, so financial barriers never stand between you and the care you deserve.
Accepted Plans
Insurance We Accept
Concept Behaviour accepts the following insurance plans. If you do not see your plan listed, please contact us — we may still be able to help.
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Maryland, DC and Virginia plans
United Health Community Care
Community and commercial plans
CIGNA
Behavioral health and medical plans
AmeriGroup Maryland
Medicaid managed care
TriCare
Military and veteran health plans
Medicaid
Maryland Medicaid and managed care
Medicare
Medicare Part B and Medicare Advantage
VA Community Care Network
Optum/TriWest authorized provider for Veterans
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Verification and Out-of-Pocket Costs
We strongly recommend contacting your insurance provider to verify your mental health benefits prior to your first appointment. Our billing team is available to assist with coverage verification, prior authorizations, and understanding your out-of-pocket costs. Veterans seeking VA Community Care services should contact their VA care coordinator or call the VA CCN access line at 1-866-606-8198. A sliding-scale fee is available for self-pay clients.
Resources
Mental Health Insights
Clinically accurate, research-backed articles and compassionate perspectives from the Concept Behaviour team.
Latest Articles
All Articles
Anxiety
📅 April 3, 20266 min read
Understanding Anxiety Disorders: When Worry Becomes Pathological
GAD, panic disorder, and social anxiety affect millions. Learn the DSM-5 criteria, neurobiological mechanisms, and evidence-based treatment options available at Concept Behaviour.
Read Article →
Mindfulness
📅 April 3, 20265 min read
The Neuroscience of Mindfulness: How MBSR Rewires the Brain
Neuroimaging studies confirm that consistent mindfulness practice reduces amygdala grey matter density and strengthens prefrontal regulatory circuitry. Here is what that means for you.
Read Article →
Stigma
📅 April 3, 20267 min read
Breaking the Stigma: Why Seeking Psychiatric Help Is a Sign of Strength
Structural and self-stigma create measurable delays in psychiatric help-seeking. This article examines the evidence and offers practical strategies for communities and individuals.
Read Article →
Grief
📅 April 3, 20267 min read
Prolonged Grief Disorder: Beyond the Five Stages
The DSM-5-TR now recognizes Prolonged Grief Disorder as a distinct diagnosis. Understanding how it differs from major depression and adjustment disorder changes treatment outcomes.
Read Article →
Wellness
📅 April 3, 20265 min read
Sleep Architecture and Mental Health: The Bidirectional Relationship
Disrupted slow-wave and REM sleep are both a symptom and a precipitant of major depressive disorder, anxiety, and PTSD. Understand the cycle and how to break it.
Read Article →
Veterans
📅 April 3, 20266 min read
PTSD in Veterans: Evidence-Based Treatments and VA Community Care Access
CPT and Prolonged Exposure are the VA's gold-standard PTSD treatments. Learn what to expect from therapy, how to access VA Community Care, and why early intervention matters.
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Reach Us
Get in Touch
We are here to answer your questions, verify your insurance — including VA Community Care — and help you take the first step toward healing.
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Book Your First Appointment
Taking the first step is often the hardest part. We make it easy. Choose the option that works best for you below. Veterans: your VA Community Care coordinator can also refer you directly to our practice.
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Call to Schedule
Speak directly with our friendly intake team. We will match you with the right clinician, verify your insurance — including VA authorization — and find a time that works for you.
Prefer to write? Send us an email with your name, preferred times, and a brief description of what you are looking for. We will respond within 24 hours.
Fill out our short intake form and our team will reach out to confirm your appointment. Great if you prefer not to call.
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Telehealth Appointments
All services are available virtually via HIPAA-compliant video. No app download required. Secure link provided after booking. VA telehealth authorizations accepted.
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Insurance and Payment
We accept CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, United Health Community Care, CIGNA, AmeriGroup Maryland, TriCare, Medicaid, Medicare, and the VA Community Care Network. Self-pay and sliding-scale options are also available. Please have your insurance card ready when you call. Veterans should have their VA authorization or Community Care eligibility letter available.
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