Anxiety Psychiatrists in Washington, DC

Virtual Psychiatric Care
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Online Only
I have received specialized training in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment including medication management for a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, adhd, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
Are you looking for a more personal, culturally appropriate, holistic form of psychiatric care? Are you looking for a more natural yet integrative approach to your mental health? Then you come to the right place. My practice is more than a response to mental health symptoms—it's a partnership where we journey through all facets of your well-being. Our conversations will cover not just your mental state, but also your physical health including hormone balance, weight concerns, sexual wellness, environmental influences, and spiritual life. Telehealth Services in. DC, CO, MD, MN, WA.
I have received specialized training in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment including medication management for a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, adhd, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
Are you looking for a more personal, culturally appropriate, holistic form of psychiatric care? Are you looking for a more natural yet integrative approach to your mental health? Then you come to the right place. My practice is more than a response to mental health symptoms—it's a partnership where we journey through all facets of your well-being. Our conversations will cover not just your mental state, but also your physical health including hormone balance, weight concerns, sexual wellness, environmental influences, and spiritual life. Telehealth Services in. DC, CO, MD, MN, WA.

I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, sexual addictions, obsessive compulsive disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, phobias, panic disorders, workplace conflict and persistent, painful and destructive patterns of feelings, behaviors and perceptions towards oneself and others.
My patients live and work in a global environment with complicated interpersonal problems compounded by economic, political, cultural and religious pressures. Through extensive education, experience and world travel I have built the capacity to provide a neutral, private and safe environment permitting the pursuit of solutions for acute mental health problems as well as longer term, intensive psychoanalytic treatment. I am a board certified psychiatrist with a medical degree from University of Southern California. As a psychoanalyst I completed the curriculum and treatment of cases through the Baltimore-Washington Institute for Psychoanalysis under the auspices of the American Psychoanalytic Association.
I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, sexual addictions, obsessive compulsive disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, phobias, panic disorders, workplace conflict and persistent, painful and destructive patterns of feelings, behaviors and perceptions towards oneself and others.
My patients live and work in a global environment with complicated interpersonal problems compounded by economic, political, cultural and religious pressures. Through extensive education, experience and world travel I have built the capacity to provide a neutral, private and safe environment permitting the pursuit of solutions for acute mental health problems as well as longer term, intensive psychoanalytic treatment. I am a board certified psychiatrist with a medical degree from University of Southern California. As a psychoanalyst I completed the curriculum and treatment of cases through the Baltimore-Washington Institute for Psychoanalysis under the auspices of the American Psychoanalytic Association.

Shannon treats a wide array of conditions such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, ADHD, OCD, etc.
Accepting new clients in DC, MD, & VA (as of January 2025). As a dual board-certified family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 12 years of experience working in emergency departments, Shannon is uniquely suited to treat psychiatric concerns while considering contributing medical issues. She believes that while medications may be needed to help with psychiatric conditions due to neurochemical imbalances, it is important to take a holistic approach and integrate as many non-pharmacological interventions into the management of care as well to achieve optimal results.
Shannon treats a wide array of conditions such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, ADHD, OCD, etc.
Accepting new clients in DC, MD, & VA (as of January 2025). As a dual board-certified family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 12 years of experience working in emergency departments, Shannon is uniquely suited to treat psychiatric concerns while considering contributing medical issues. She believes that while medications may be needed to help with psychiatric conditions due to neurochemical imbalances, it is important to take a holistic approach and integrate as many non-pharmacological interventions into the management of care as well to achieve optimal results.

I work with patients struggling with general anxiety, depression, grief, family and relationship issues, college/early adulthood struggles, and career changes.
My treatment approach focuses on “integrative psychiatry” which is a field that combines traditional medication management with interventions that include evidence informed herbal based supplements, lifestyle changes, talk therapy, and mind-body wellness that is all aimed to help you achieve your goals. Any medication we choose is tailored to your case.
I work with patients struggling with general anxiety, depression, grief, family and relationship issues, college/early adulthood struggles, and career changes.
My treatment approach focuses on “integrative psychiatry” which is a field that combines traditional medication management with interventions that include evidence informed herbal based supplements, lifestyle changes, talk therapy, and mind-body wellness that is all aimed to help you achieve your goals. Any medication we choose is tailored to your case.

I have catered for a wide range of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bipolar and related disorders, mood disorders, sleep issues and substance abuse/addiction.
My name is Lazare Shadzeka and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner via the American Nurses Credentialing Center, with privileges in Maryland and Washington DC. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 2014, in the renowned Marymount University and while pursuing a calling of serving the adult, elderly and vulnerable communities, I decided to further my education, consequently receiving my Master of Science in Nursing Degree with honors from Walden University.
I have catered for a wide range of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bipolar and related disorders, mood disorders, sleep issues and substance abuse/addiction.
My name is Lazare Shadzeka and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner via the American Nurses Credentialing Center, with privileges in Maryland and Washington DC. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 2014, in the renowned Marymount University and while pursuing a calling of serving the adult, elderly and vulnerable communities, I decided to further my education, consequently receiving my Master of Science in Nursing Degree with honors from Walden University.

The most common theoretical approach I use is CBT, it has a strong foundation of research supporting it effectiveness for various mental health conditions including anxiety, trauma, and depression.
I create a safe and open environment where patients feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings, I am an active listener , paying full attention to what the patient is saying without interrupting or formulating responses , I also acknowledge patient's feelings and maintain confidentiality.
The most common theoretical approach I use is CBT, it has a strong foundation of research supporting it effectiveness for various mental health conditions including anxiety, trauma, and depression.
I create a safe and open environment where patients feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings, I am an active listener , paying full attention to what the patient is saying without interrupting or formulating responses , I also acknowledge patient's feelings and maintain confidentiality.

Affect Optimum Behavioral Health, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20002
Okudoh specializes in treating adults with anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, depression, thoughts, behaviors, sleep and adjustment difficulties with life transitions.
Dr. Ngozi M. Okudoh is an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who provides caring, effective, and evidence-based treatments to meet the needs of her patients. She strives to provide empathy and warmth when treating patients. Dr. Okudoh believes that trust in the clinical setting is fostered by taking the adequate time to meet the needs of her patients. She is a major proponent of psychotherapy and well versed in cognitive behavioral therapy. She believes in using psychiatric medications judiciously and when appropriate to treat the patient in the most effective and safe manner.
Okudoh specializes in treating adults with anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, depression, thoughts, behaviors, sleep and adjustment difficulties with life transitions.
Dr. Ngozi M. Okudoh is an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who provides caring, effective, and evidence-based treatments to meet the needs of her patients. She strives to provide empathy and warmth when treating patients. Dr. Okudoh believes that trust in the clinical setting is fostered by taking the adequate time to meet the needs of her patients. She is a major proponent of psychotherapy and well versed in cognitive behavioral therapy. She believes in using psychiatric medications judiciously and when appropriate to treat the patient in the most effective and safe manner.

Clearpoint Mental Health Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSN, BSN
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20016
Are you struggling with chronic low mood, persistent anxiety, or difficulty focusing on daily tasks?.
Approach to Treatment:
My approach is tailored to meet your unique needs, integrating evidence-based therapies, lifestyle modifications, and medication management where appropriate. Together, we will explore the most effective treatment strategies to support your journey toward healing and wellness.
Are you struggling with chronic low mood, persistent anxiety, or difficulty focusing on daily tasks?.
Approach to Treatment:
My approach is tailored to meet your unique needs, integrating evidence-based therapies, lifestyle modifications, and medication management where appropriate. Together, we will explore the most effective treatment strategies to support your journey toward healing and wellness.

Rehoboth Wellness Center
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Online Only
She works with individuals aged 10-65 years and specialize in Depression, ADHD, Anxiety and other mental health challenges.
I empower my clients to overcome challenges and reach their full potential to achieve their goals with confidence. I offer both therapy and medication management . We would collaborate together using evidence-based strategies, integrative and personalized approach to manage your mental wellbeing.
She works with individuals aged 10-65 years and specialize in Depression, ADHD, Anxiety and other mental health challenges.
I empower my clients to overcome challenges and reach their full potential to achieve their goals with confidence. I offer both therapy and medication management . We would collaborate together using evidence-based strategies, integrative and personalized approach to manage your mental wellbeing.

I enjoy treating adults with depression, anxiety, and OCD and am comfortable with patients with coexisting complex medical conditions.
Emphasizing active listening along with direct and honest communication, I aim to provide you with an individualized treatment plan that includes medication management, psychotherapy recommendations, and lifestyle modifications. Restoring your agency and capacity to shape your life story anchor my therapeutic practice.
I enjoy treating adults with depression, anxiety, and OCD and am comfortable with patients with coexisting complex medical conditions.
Emphasizing active listening along with direct and honest communication, I aim to provide you with an individualized treatment plan that includes medication management, psychotherapy recommendations, and lifestyle modifications. Restoring your agency and capacity to shape your life story anchor my therapeutic practice.

My compassionate nature and comprehensive skill set make me a dependable professional in treating a wide spectrum of mental health conditions wide spectrum of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, ADHD, ADD, etc.
I believe in a holistic approach to health, understanding that physical and emotional well-being are intertwined. This belief guides my practice, ensuring that I address not only the immediate concerns but also the underlying emotional aspects that can impact one's overall health.
My compassionate nature and comprehensive skill set make me a dependable professional in treating a wide spectrum of mental health conditions wide spectrum of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, ADHD, ADD, etc.
I believe in a holistic approach to health, understanding that physical and emotional well-being are intertwined. This belief guides my practice, ensuring that I address not only the immediate concerns but also the underlying emotional aspects that can impact one's overall health.
Meet Our Anxiety Psychiatrists

My primary focus areas are treating mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety, and ADHD.
Ask about a free non-clinical meet-and-greet to see if Calvin matches what you are looking for. Calvin is a ANCC Board-Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). He prides himself in providing care that is nonjudgmental, trauma-informed, inclusive, goal-oriented, and collaborative with his patients. He strives to provide an inclusive practice that is informed by cultural humility. Patients of all races, ethnicities, genders identities, and sexualities should feel safe and respected while in his care.
My primary focus areas are treating mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety, and ADHD.
Ask about a free non-clinical meet-and-greet to see if Calvin matches what you are looking for. Calvin is a ANCC Board-Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). He prides himself in providing care that is nonjudgmental, trauma-informed, inclusive, goal-oriented, and collaborative with his patients. He strives to provide an inclusive practice that is informed by cultural humility. Patients of all races, ethnicities, genders identities, and sexualities should feel safe and respected while in his care.

New Era Recovery & Behavioral Health LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20002
We perform psychiatric evaluations and medication management for patients with mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), personality disorders, ADHD, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, bipolar disorder, psychotic illnesses and other mental health issues in people of all ages.
Applying evidence-based practice, we combine cutting-edge technology-based psychiatric skills with extensive clinical experience. We aim to restore wellness to individuals and families suffering from various psychiatric diseases via individualized, holistic and patient-centered care. Genesight test done to treat patients with the correct medication(s).
We perform psychiatric evaluations and medication management for patients with mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), personality disorders, ADHD, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, bipolar disorder, psychotic illnesses and other mental health issues in people of all ages.
Applying evidence-based practice, we combine cutting-edge technology-based psychiatric skills with extensive clinical experience. We aim to restore wellness to individuals and families suffering from various psychiatric diseases via individualized, holistic and patient-centered care. Genesight test done to treat patients with the correct medication(s).

Dr. Cynthia B McNeill
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, PMHNPBC, NP-C
Verified Verified
Online Only
McNeill is a dedicated PMHNP-BC (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner) specializing in family medicine and psychiatry, with expertise in treating anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and eating disorders.
I am driven by a strong passion for delivering high-quality, evidence-based, and affordable healthcare that is accessible to all members of the community. I firmly believe that placing the patient at the center of care is paramount, as it significantly contributes to achieving positive and successful patient outcomes.
McNeill is a dedicated PMHNP-BC (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner) specializing in family medicine and psychiatry, with expertise in treating anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and eating disorders.
I am driven by a strong passion for delivering high-quality, evidence-based, and affordable healthcare that is accessible to all members of the community. I firmly believe that placing the patient at the center of care is paramount, as it significantly contributes to achieving positive and successful patient outcomes.

Some of my practice specialties include (but are not limited to) Depression, Adjustment disorder, Parenting, Anxiety, Insomnia, and Bipolar disorder.
I utilize listening skills with my clients, engage honestly, and tell them the things they need to hear or know I also assign homework to do just to encourage their commitment to healing and getting better. I can serve clients with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and insomnia.
Some of my practice specialties include (but are not limited to) Depression, Adjustment disorder, Parenting, Anxiety, Insomnia, and Bipolar disorder.
I utilize listening skills with my clients, engage honestly, and tell them the things they need to hear or know I also assign homework to do just to encourage their commitment to healing and getting better. I can serve clients with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and insomnia.

Depressive and anxiety disorders are particularly suited to this holistic approach.
Through my training as a physician and specialty training as a psychiatrist I am skilled in psychiatric diagnosis, medication management, and multiple forms of psychotherapy, including psychodynamic, existential, insight oriented, CBT, mind/body, and others.
Depressive and anxiety disorders are particularly suited to this holistic approach.
Through my training as a physician and specialty training as a psychiatrist I am skilled in psychiatric diagnosis, medication management, and multiple forms of psychotherapy, including psychodynamic, existential, insight oriented, CBT, mind/body, and others.

Struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, or mood swings?.
Mental health is personal to me, and I know firsthand how much it impacts not just you, but the people around you. That’s why I believe in real talk, real solutions, and real progress—all with compassion, cultural competence, and open communication.
Struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, or mood swings?.
Mental health is personal to me, and I know firsthand how much it impacts not just you, but the people around you. That’s why I believe in real talk, real solutions, and real progress—all with compassion, cultural competence, and open communication.

Santos has provided high-quality care to culturally diverse communities, and has extensive experience helping patients with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health conditions.
Dr. Santos is a highly experienced, Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist with over 10 years of clinical experience in English and Spanish. His practice focuses on medication management in conjunction with supportive therapy, and he conducts follow-up visits in 30-minute increments. He believes that the most successful treatments integrate physical health, therapy, mindfulness, and medication, when necessary, to provide the most effective solutions for his patients. He graduated from the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine and completed his residency training in NYC at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center.
Santos has provided high-quality care to culturally diverse communities, and has extensive experience helping patients with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health conditions.
Dr. Santos is a highly experienced, Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist with over 10 years of clinical experience in English and Spanish. His practice focuses on medication management in conjunction with supportive therapy, and he conducts follow-up visits in 30-minute increments. He believes that the most successful treatments integrate physical health, therapy, mindfulness, and medication, when necessary, to provide the most effective solutions for his patients. He graduated from the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine and completed his residency training in NYC at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center.

Everyone experiences loss, unforeseen change, and anxiety provoking stress.
Although diagnosing a psychiatric illness is helpful to determine if medication is appropriate, developing a deeper understanding of a person, their life experiences, personality, and routine behaviors is essential for comprehensive treatment.
Everyone experiences loss, unforeseen change, and anxiety provoking stress.
Although diagnosing a psychiatric illness is helpful to determine if medication is appropriate, developing a deeper understanding of a person, their life experiences, personality, and routine behaviors is essential for comprehensive treatment.

My areas of specialty include the treatment of Major Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective disorders, ADHD, PTSD, Opoid and Alcohol addiction, and Insomnia.
My approach to mental healthcare is holistic and patient-centered, combining therapy, medication management, and personalized care plans. I commonly use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to address challenges like anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.
My areas of specialty include the treatment of Major Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective disorders, ADHD, PTSD, Opoid and Alcohol addiction, and Insomnia.
My approach to mental healthcare is holistic and patient-centered, combining therapy, medication management, and personalized care plans. I commonly use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to address challenges like anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.