LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists in Washington, DC
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Edward (Ed) Stern
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, APRN
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Now offering medication management services to the
LGBTQIA
community and beyond via
Queer
Ear Mental Health. Presently we aren't taking new patients, but you can contact us to be placed on our waitlist
Waitlist for new clients
Queer Ear Mental Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, APRN
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Queer
Ear Mental Health (a NothingBetter Health PLC company) is staffed with folx (folks) with lived experience as part of the
LGBTQIA
+ (
queer
) community.
Presently not taking new patients, but you can contact us to be placed on our waitlist. The
LGBTQIA
+ (we embrace "
Queer
") community has the right to seek mental health medication just as we are. Perhaps you, or your child, are seeking medication management for anxiety, depression, or ADHD. Maybe you're
trans
/non-binary/gender-nonconforming and are tired of explaining everything to prescribers. Perhaps you're anxious or depressed about app dating or a recent kink or OnlyFans effort. Maybe, you're not out (or fully out) and need medication to help the anxiety.
Waitlist for new clients
Kali D Cyrus
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified
Verified
I am a board certified psychiatrist who specializes in helping the invisible feel seen. I combine creative thinking with evidence based medicine to meet the unique needs posed by each client. As a Black,
queer
, woman, my lens as a psychiatrist as is shaped by navigating society’s standards as an individual with marginalized identities. Everyone is welcome at my clinic. For creatives, individuals with intersectional identities, and those with little faith in psychiatry, that means you. Note: I do not take insurance.
Washington, DC 20006
& Online
Waitlist for new clients
Julian Milo Artunduaga
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sometimes life comes with challenges and difficulties that affect how we function. Together we can evaluate your difficulties and come up with a plan to rise above them. If you are ready to engage in therapy, discuss your feelings and make small yet consistent changes to your life for the better, contact me so we can start treatment. I am board certified in adult psychiatry and have training in child and adolescent psychiatry. This training helps me better understand your development and how your past might affect your present. I am best equipped to help adolescents, young adults, adults in life transiton and the
LGBTQIA
population.
Travis Jon Dichoso
Psychiatrist, DO, MS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
***Offering Same Week Appointments** With a therapy-first model, I want you to feel in control and share in the decision-making process to start any medications. I order labs to rule out common "physiological" reasons for feeling the way you do. It's a longer approach, but our patients feel heard, respected, and most importantly- hopeful. I have extensive experience working with college-transition/young adult patients,
LGBTQ
+ persons, and minorities.
Better You Mental Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PHHNP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I treat all ages, genders, ethnicities, and sexual orientation including
LGBTQ
.
Hi, I am honored to be your future provider. I sincerely understand how mental and emotional struggles can negatively impact your life, and the lives of the ones you love. I am immensely passionate about improving the lives of others, therefore, my mission is to provide you with expert care that is compassionate, personalized, and effective.
Lisa Hadley
Psychiatrist, MD, JD
Verified
Verified
I am a member of the American Psychiatric Association, American Society of Addiction Medicine, and Association of
Gay
and
Lesbian
Psychiatrists.
New patients welcome! Video or in person. Openings within 1-2 weeks. In person in New York City or Washington, DC. Video available for patients in MD, DC, VA, NY, NJ, NM or IA. My practice focuses on psychiatric consultation and medication management. I look forward to discussing your medication needs with you. I will work closely with your therapist to ensure the best possible results for you. My practice is limited to adults. I have 20+ years experience working with people with psychiatric needs.
Agerie Ejigu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I hold an affirming, inclusive and healing space for BIPOC,
LGBTQIA
+ youth and adults seeking to address multicultural disparities, sexuality, and identity concerns, career and/or school challenges.
I meet patients where they are and provide individualized services to meet the individual's unique needs while working through any stigma or barriers to optimal wellbeing. I provide telehealth services exclusively and see individuals in DC, MD & Virginia for individuals 13 & up.
Matt Leshchiner
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, MSN, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
I diagnose and treat adults and adolescents with all psychiatric illnesses. However, I don’t get hung up on labels and diagnoses. My patients describe me as authentic because I treat each person as an individual with their own specific symptoms and needs. I am committed to providing a safe space for
LGBTQIA
+ patients. I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and have worked in psychiatry for over six years. I earned my BSN and MSN from The George Washington University. While I primarily do medication management, I am also trained in DBT and existential therapy.
Marc Dalton
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified
Verified
I am committed to the
LGBT
community and welcome those who may have those concerns.
I look forward to helping you achieve optimal mental health. I strive to meet each patient where they are and explore where they would like to go. I look forward to hearing from you and helping you in your journey toward good mental health.
Edgar Hernandez
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Hernandez has gained extensive experience treating various psychiatric disorders in diverse populations including minority patients,
LGBTQ
+ individuals, and veterans.
Dr. Edgar I. Hernandez is board certified in Adult Psychiatry. He has been practicing for over 10 years. His areas of interest include psychopharmacology, interventional psychiatry, and medical education. Dr. Hernandez’s practice focuses on medication management. Typically, he offers this in conjunction with supportive psychotherapy in 30-minutes follow-up visits. However, Dr. Hernandez understands the importance of psychotherapy and may ask to bring in a therapist to your treatment team to provide the best care and outcome.
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Psychiatrist, MD, MPH, MA, FAPA
Verified
Verified
Congrats on taking the first step toward happiness! I am excited to help you with whatever personal challenges you may be facing, including anxiety and depression. I have specialized expertise working with GLBTQ+ populations, individuals with HIV and individuals facing problems with drugs and alcohol. I completed my residency in Adult Psychiatry at George Washington University and I am on staff at several area hospitals. At this time, I am conducting intakes and followups via telemedicine and can see clients in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
Dr. Tai Ajani
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNPBC
Verified
Verified
Dr. Tai Ajani, DNP, PMHNP-BC is doctoral-prepared, dual board-certified in psychiatric mental health and adult gerontology nurse practitioner. She has more than 20 years of experience as a healthcare provider and has delivered high-quality health care to multicultural patients in outpatient and inpatient settings. At MindBodyPinnacle Health in Maryland, she offers holistic psychiatric care to individuals over the age 10 years.
Jeffrey L Seal
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
I am a psychiatrist specializing in therapy and medication management for adults and late adolescents. My practice provides the time for an in-depth assessment of a patient's needs and the formulation of a detailed treatment plan. The initial assessment usually takes two meetings and forms the foundation for an ongoing therapeutic relationship. I primarily utilize psychodynamic approaches, within a holistic framework that considers diet, exercise, and work-life balance. I provide treatment in a warm, compassionate, and accepting environment.
Ryan Sheridan
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Verified
Verified
My mindset: you can and will improve. Collaboration means you + me. My process is body, mind, & spirt. Success means empowering you. Let's take control of your mental health, improve your relationships, and create a balance... I help individuals overcome depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and ADHD using an integrative and functional approach. This includes well-rounded medication management, psychotherapy support, nutritional counseling, prescriptive exercise, and holistic lifestyle coaching.
Dr. Ernesto Henderson
Psychiatrist, DO, MS
Verified
Verified
My ideal client is experiencing mental health challenges that require medical expertise. They need a thorough evaluation, personalized medication management, and a compassionate psychiatrist. Their goals include reducing symptoms, improving mental health, and developing coping skills. They want to live a happier, more fulfilling life, recognizing that psychiatric care is essential. They seek a personalized and holistic approach that addresses their unique medical needs.
Dr. Tai Ajani
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMH-BC, AGNP-BC
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Dr. Tai Ajani, DNP, PMHNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC is doctoral-prepared, dual board-certified in psychiatric mental health and adult gerontology nurse practitioner. She has more than 20 years of experience as a healthcare provider and has delivered high-quality health care to multicultural patients in outpatient and inpatient settings. At MindBodyPinnacle Health in Maryland, she offers holistic psychiatric care to individuals over the age 10 years.
Germaine Kelley-Pope
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
Accepting new patients. Currently offering telehealth services in VA, MD, DC. It can be overwhelming and difficult to ask for help, but doing so is a crucial first step in embracing your mental health. By seeking professional help, you will be able to understand and control your symptoms as well as be open and honest about your mental health with loved ones and companions. I work to ensure that you receive treatment and learn new coping skills in order to enhance your quality of life.
Unique Minds Behavioral Health Services, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
Victorine (Vicky) Ngang is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner specialized in treating patients with mental illnesses in and Maryland. She is board certified with the American Nurses Credentialing Center. After working as a registered nurse in several settings, she decided to further her education with a specialty in mental health. Her inspiration was driven by the stigma associated with mental health illnesses in the communities. She is a community advocate of mental illness and her grit is to bridge the gap between physical and mental health as well as reduce the stigma about mental health.
R Curtis Bristol
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
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.
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LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.
About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in Washington is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Washington Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Washington has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Washington, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Washington Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in Washington is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Washington Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Washington has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Washington, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Washington Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.