About us

At Up Behavioral Health LLC, we believe that every person deserves compassionate, respectful, and judgment-free mental health care. Since our founding in 2021, our mission has been simple yet powerful: to provide high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric services where no one is judged, labeled, or overlooked.
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, all experiences, and all levels of need, because your mental health journey is unique, and you deserve care that honors that.

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Our Mission

Since 2021, our mission has been to ensure that every person who walks through our doors is welcomed with respect and without judgment, regardless of their mental health status. We provide accessible, person-centered psychiatric care grounded in evidence-based treatment, compassion, integrity, and clinical excellence, helping individuals achieve emotional balance and long-term wellness.

Our Vision

We envision a world where every person, regardless of their mental health status, is welcomed without judgment and has access to high-quality, compassionate care. Our evidence-based services honor each individual’s unique experience and guide them toward emotional well-being, personal growth, and lasting stability.

Meet Dr. Rachel Oben, DNP

Dr. Rachel Oben DNP, a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner (CRNP-PMH), brings compassion, an easy-going communication style, a great sense of humor, active listening, and empathy, making it easy for her patients and family members to approach her. Dr. Rachel believes that best practice involves a patient-centered strategy, combining psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy, and considering that each individual has their unique process that drives them and should be treated as such. Dr. Rachel advocates for her patients by letting them understand that the brain, like any part of the body, is bound to get sick; hence, there should be no shame in seeking valuable treatment. Her main goal is to uplift people and make them much better than when she met them. During her free time, Dr. Rachel spends time with her husband, children, and mom, playing games, cooking, gardening, traveling, and giving back to her community through volunteering.

Clients’ Experiences

Kevin S.

Silver Spring, MD

Every session gives me practical strategies that truly help. The advice is clear, thoughtful, and tailored to my real life, not something generic. I’ve made more progress here than anywhere else.

Rita A.

Germantown, MD

I never feel rushed. They show so much compassion and patience, and it feels like we work as a team. Knowing I have a provider who believes in me keeps me moving forward.

Daniel P.

Frederick, MD

Every session gives me practical strategies that truly help. The advice is clear, thoughtful, and tailored to my real life, not something generic. I’ve made more progress here than anywhere else.

Monica R.

Columbia, MD

I’ve never felt so genuinely heard by a provider before. They took the time to understand my story, asked thoughtful questions, and made me feel safe opening up. Every session feels like talking to someone who actually cares.

James L.

Rockville, MD

My therapist meets me where I am, no judgment, no pressure. They help me build on my own motivation to grow, which has made the process feel empowering instead of overwhelming.