Dr. Lani Matthews
Psychiatrist, MD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1360 Beverly Rd, Ste 200, McLean, VA 22101
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Dr. Lani Matthews helps individuals across Virginia navigate life’s most challenging moments through thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care. She works with adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors, providing compassionate medication management tailored to each person’s unique needs. Whether supporting a teenager struggling with anxiety, or an adult facing a difficult life transition, Dr. Matthews is dedicated to fostering a safe, nonjudgmental space where healing and growth are possible.
Her clinical expertise centers around treating mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, and substance use challenges. Dr. Matthews integrates her medical knowledge with a patient-centered approach, using interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside medication management to support lasting change.
She works closely with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from the LGBTQ+ community, military veterans, and individuals with histories in adoption or foster care. Dr.
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Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Johns Hopkins
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (P
- Sana Benefits
- TRICARE
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Virginia / 0101286010 Lani Matthews
- University Of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt, Graduated 2025
- Degree/Diploma from Virginia Commonwealth University M.D. / 2021
- Degree/Diploma from University Of Maryland, College Park B.S. / 2015
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr. Lani Matthews
Psychiatrist, MD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (571) 497-4283
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Medication Management
- ADHD
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Psychosis
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
I also speak
English
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
I also speak
English
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
Dr. Lani Matthews
Psychiatrist, MD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (571) 497-4283