Blackbird Health Expands into Maryland, Bringing Pediatric Mental Health Care to Frederick and Gaithersburg

FREDERICK, Md., Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbird Health, a leading provider of pediatric mental health care, today announced its expansion into Maryland with new locations in Frederick and Gaithersburg, bringing families across the region greater access to comprehensive mental health services for children, teens, and young adults.

The new locations in Frederick and Montgomery counties represent the first step in Blackbird Health's broader Maryland expansion. The company's growth in Maryland is part of a larger mission to build connected pediatric mental health care across the Mid-Atlantic and expand into communities where families face long waits or fragmented options for care.

"When a child is struggling, the most visible symptom isn't always the whole story," said Dr. Michael Tang, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer at Blackbird Health. "Anxiety, attention difficulties, sleep problems, learning challenges, and behavioral concerns can overlap and influence one another. Bringing comprehensive pediatric mental health care to Maryland means families can access clinicians who are equipped to sort through that complexity and develop a treatment plan based on what each child actually needs."

Frederick is one of Maryland's fastest-growing communities and serves as an important regional health care hub between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., while Gaithersburg is one of Montgomery County's largest and most diverse communities, with a central location along the I-270 corridor.

Blackbird provides a comprehensive continuum of care for children, teens, and young adults, including diagnostic evaluations for ADHD and autism, neuropsychological testing, therapy, psychiatry, and medication management. Its whole-child approach considers the range of factors that can affect a child's mental health—including emotional well-being, behavior, development, learning, physical health, and family dynamics—to develop an individualized care plan.

Central to that approach is Blackbird's hybrid care model, which uses both virtual and in-person services to help families begin care sooner and connect them with the clinicians best suited to their needs. Rather than limiting families to providers available at the nearest office, Blackbird can match patients across its broader clinical network based on factors such as age, diagnosis, clinical expertise, therapeutic approach, insurance, and availability.

Building a Connected Model of Care in Maryland

Blackbird's Frederick clinic is located alongside Pediatric Center of Frederick (PCF), a longstanding pediatric practice that provides comprehensive primary care to children and adolescents throughout the region. The two organizations share a commitment to addressing the physical, emotional, and behavioral factors that influence a child's health and well-being. By bringing specialized pediatric mental health services into an established pediatric care setting, the partnership expands the resources available to Frederick-area families.

"We've always believed that caring for children means supporting both their physical and emotional health," said Nima Hendi, MD, FAAP, of The Pediatric Center of Frederick. "We're excited to welcome Blackbird Health to Frederick and to have another resource for families right here in our community. This partnership gives us an opportunity to work more closely across pediatric primary care and mental health care so families can get the support they need with greater continuity and coordination."

For families, Blackbird's expansion into Maryland means access not only to new physical locations, but to a larger multidisciplinary network of pediatric mental health clinicians. By combining local in-person capacity with virtual care, Blackbird can connect children with specialized expertise while reserving in-person appointments for patients whose clinical needs are best served in that setting.

The expansion into Maryland builds on Blackbird's growing network across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Northern Virginia, strengthening its presence in the Mid-Atlantic and advancing a more connected network of pediatric mental health care across the region.

Families can learn more about services or get started at blackbirdhealth.com/maryland or by calling (301) 276-7031.

Blackbird's Maryland clinics:

• Frederick: 1475 Taney Ave, Suite 102
• Gaithersburg: 555 Quince Orchard Rd, Suite 250

About Blackbird Health
Blackbird Health is the top rated pediatric mental health provider in the Mid-Atlantic, delivering integrated, whole-child care for children, teens, and young adults. By examining how the brain, body, and behavior interact, Blackbird clinicians identify overlapping factors often missed in traditional assessments and develop precise treatment plans that address underlying causes—not just symptoms. Services include comprehensive evaluations, evidence-based therapy, and medication management when appropriate. Care at Blackbird takes place both in person and virtual and is covered by most major insurance plans. Learn more at www.blackbirdhealth.com.

SOURCE Blackbird Health Inc.