Integrative Psychiatrists in Chevy Chase, MD
Many of the adults I work with are managing anxiety, ADHD, depression, burnout, or major life transitions while balancing careers, relationships, and daily responsibilities. They often come to my practice seeking clarity, stability, and a treatment plan that feels personalized rather than rushed. At Grace’s Room, we provide thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care focused on understanding the whole person. Through collaborative medication management, education, and ongoing support, we help clients improve daily functioning, build resilience, and create lasting emotional wellness.
Many of the adults I work with are managing anxiety, ADHD, depression, burnout, or major life transitions while balancing careers, relationships, and daily responsibilities. They often come to my practice seeking clarity, stability, and a treatment plan that feels personalized rather than rushed. At Grace’s Room, we provide thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care focused on understanding the whole person. Through collaborative medication management, education, and ongoing support, we help clients improve daily functioning, build resilience, and create lasting emotional wellness.
Accepting new patients! I am double Board certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine and specialize in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD and addictions. I completed my training at the University of Pennsylvania and have special interest in neuropsychopharmacology and psychotherapy. My overall goal is to alleviate your symptoms and increase your quality of life.
Accepting new patients! I am double Board certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine and specialize in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD and addictions. I completed my training at the University of Pennsylvania and have special interest in neuropsychopharmacology and psychotherapy. My overall goal is to alleviate your symptoms and increase your quality of life.
Mental healthcare does not need to be complicated. Compassionate, holistic, and evidence-based care is achievable for every patient.
I am a doctorally prepared Nurse Practitioner, board-certified in both Psychiatry and Primary Care, with 23 years of experience. As an alumna of Johns Hopkins University, I provide diagnosis, medication management and psychotherapy to adult patients suffering from mood disorders, anxiety, depression, insomnia, postpartum depression, and trauma.
Mental healthcare does not need to be complicated. Compassionate, holistic, and evidence-based care is achievable for every patient.
I am a doctorally prepared Nurse Practitioner, board-certified in both Psychiatry and Primary Care, with 23 years of experience. As an alumna of Johns Hopkins University, I provide diagnosis, medication management and psychotherapy to adult patients suffering from mood disorders, anxiety, depression, insomnia, postpartum depression, and trauma.
My integrative, holistic approach considers your mental health, physical health, and lifestyle.
I take a holistic, patient-centered approach, creating a plan tailored to your needs—whether through medication, therapy, or lifestyle changes. My goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Whether you seek clarity or support, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work toward healing.
My integrative, holistic approach considers your mental health, physical health, and lifestyle.
I take a holistic, patient-centered approach, creating a plan tailored to your needs—whether through medication, therapy, or lifestyle changes. My goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Whether you seek clarity or support, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work toward healing.
Hi, my name is Irene Franck, I am an integrative nurse practitioner and the owner of Synergy Therapy.
Clients often come to me when faced with disruptive changes in their lives, whether it's divorce, loss, or difficulties at work, feeling helpless and hopeless. We will work together in order for you to find a new sense of purpose and regain control over your life. I’m not just looking to alleviate your symptoms, I want you to start living your best life!
Hi, my name is Irene Franck, I am an integrative nurse practitioner and the owner of Synergy Therapy.
Clients often come to me when faced with disruptive changes in their lives, whether it's divorce, loss, or difficulties at work, feeling helpless and hopeless. We will work together in order for you to find a new sense of purpose and regain control over your life. I’m not just looking to alleviate your symptoms, I want you to start living your best life!
My integrative, holistic approach considers your mental health, physical health, and lifestyle.
I take a holistic, patient-centered approach, creating a plan tailored to your needs—whether through medication, therapy, or lifestyle changes. My goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Whether you seek clarity or support, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work toward healing.
My integrative, holistic approach considers your mental health, physical health, and lifestyle.
I take a holistic, patient-centered approach, creating a plan tailored to your needs—whether through medication, therapy, or lifestyle changes. My goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Whether you seek clarity or support, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work toward healing.
My approach is integrative, which means that treatment with medications may be combined with non-medication options, such as mindfulness-based interventions, life-style optimization, and nutritional supplementation.
Patients and families working with me are motivated to learn and apply new skills, and are interested in integrating medications with non-medication options. I treat a range of ages, from 3 years old to adulthood; particular areas of focus include the diagnosis and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, ASD) and stress and anxiety disorders.
My approach is integrative, which means that treatment with medications may be combined with non-medication options, such as mindfulness-based interventions, life-style optimization, and nutritional supplementation.
Patients and families working with me are motivated to learn and apply new skills, and are interested in integrating medications with non-medication options. I treat a range of ages, from 3 years old to adulthood; particular areas of focus include the diagnosis and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, ASD) and stress and anxiety disorders.
I pride myself on being a caring, compassionate, and highly skilled psychiatrist. I am committed to understanding each patient and his or her unique situation. Furthermore, I utilize the most contemporary treatments available in mental healthcare to effectively treat my patients and bring about positive change in their lives. My particular areas of expertise include working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I am board certified in both child and adolescent psychiatry and general adult psychiatry. I have served as the medical director for psychiatric services at a number of the largest psychiatric centers in the nation.
I pride myself on being a caring, compassionate, and highly skilled psychiatrist. I am committed to understanding each patient and his or her unique situation. Furthermore, I utilize the most contemporary treatments available in mental healthcare to effectively treat my patients and bring about positive change in their lives. My particular areas of expertise include working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I am board certified in both child and adolescent psychiatry and general adult psychiatry. I have served as the medical director for psychiatric services at a number of the largest psychiatric centers in the nation.
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I’m a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with additional training in lifestyle and integrative approaches to mental health.
My work focuses on understanding why you don’t feel like yourself—not just managing symptoms. Care may include medication, therapy, and targeted changes in sleep, nutrition, and daily habits, along with more in-depth evaluation when something isn’t adding up. The goal is to help you feel better in a way that’s clear, personalized, and sustainable.
I’m a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with additional training in lifestyle and integrative approaches to mental health.
My work focuses on understanding why you don’t feel like yourself—not just managing symptoms. Care may include medication, therapy, and targeted changes in sleep, nutrition, and daily habits, along with more in-depth evaluation when something isn’t adding up. The goal is to help you feel better in a way that’s clear, personalized, and sustainable.
I use an integrative, evidence-based approach to care, tailoring treatment to each client's unique needs, goals, and life experiences.
My approach to care is holistic, compassionate, and collaborative. I work alongside clients as partners in their healing journey, recognizing that mental, physical, emotional, and social factors are deeply connected. My priority is to create a safe, non-judgmental, and culturally responsive space where you feel heard, respected, and supported.
I use an integrated care model, drawing on my training as both a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, to address concerns across the lifespan. Care may include therapy and or medication management.
I use an integrative, evidence-based approach to care, tailoring treatment to each client's unique needs, goals, and life experiences.
My approach to care is holistic, compassionate, and collaborative. I work alongside clients as partners in their healing journey, recognizing that mental, physical, emotional, and social factors are deeply connected. My priority is to create a safe, non-judgmental, and culturally responsive space where you feel heard, respected, and supported.
I use an integrated care model, drawing on my training as both a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, to address concerns across the lifespan. Care may include therapy and or medication management.
We are dedicated to enhancing mental health care access in Frederick County and surrouning areas. We promote mental wellness, providing integrated care and support for all age groups. Your journey to well-being begins here.
We are dedicated to enhancing mental health care access in Frederick County and surrouning areas. We promote mental wellness, providing integrated care and support for all age groups. Your journey to well-being begins here.
I provide psychiatric evaluation and medication management using an integrative, person-centered, and trauma-informed approach.
I work with adults navigating a wide range of mental health concerns. Sometimes it’s hard to put into words what’s wrong—just that something feels different or harder than it used to. I have a particular interest in women’s mental health, including emotional changes across reproductive life stages. I also have experience supporting individuals and families through perinatal and neonatal loss, and approach this work with compassion and respect.
I provide psychiatric evaluation and medication management using an integrative, person-centered, and trauma-informed approach.
I work with adults navigating a wide range of mental health concerns. Sometimes it’s hard to put into words what’s wrong—just that something feels different or harder than it used to. I have a particular interest in women’s mental health, including emotional changes across reproductive life stages. I also have experience supporting individuals and families through perinatal and neonatal loss, and approach this work with compassion and respect.
Dr "Andy", coined the "culinary Psychiatrist" is a Nationally Recognized "Top Doc", and "Leading Physician of the World" who brings the practice of Nutritional Psychiatry to the forefront of the field of Medicine. She uses her knowledge base of the gut-brain axis and how it impacts Mental Health as an application tool for assessment and evaluation of the cause of psychiatric symptoms. Blending her love and talent for cooking with her affection for comprehensive care, she approaches treatment planning by looking at the individual as a whole. She employs nutritional guidance as adjunct treatment to traditional treatment modalities.
Dr "Andy", coined the "culinary Psychiatrist" is a Nationally Recognized "Top Doc", and "Leading Physician of the World" who brings the practice of Nutritional Psychiatry to the forefront of the field of Medicine. She uses her knowledge base of the gut-brain axis and how it impacts Mental Health as an application tool for assessment and evaluation of the cause of psychiatric symptoms. Blending her love and talent for cooking with her affection for comprehensive care, she approaches treatment planning by looking at the individual as a whole. She employs nutritional guidance as adjunct treatment to traditional treatment modalities.
My ideal client feels overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues. They may struggle with managing emotions, feeling stuck or disconnected, and seek balance and well-being. They need a safe, non-judgmental space to be heard and gain tools for emotional regulation, self-compassion, and clarity. Their goal is to feel in control, improve relationships, and rediscover joy and fulfillment. Ultimately, they want to break free from unhelpful patterns, build confidence, and create lasting positive change in their lives.
My ideal client feels overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues. They may struggle with managing emotions, feeling stuck or disconnected, and seek balance and well-being. They need a safe, non-judgmental space to be heard and gain tools for emotional regulation, self-compassion, and clarity. Their goal is to feel in control, improve relationships, and rediscover joy and fulfillment. Ultimately, they want to break free from unhelpful patterns, build confidence, and create lasting positive change in their lives.
Through my training at Sheppard Pratt, I practice an integrated approach with consideration for the mind/body connection. While medications can play an important role in treatment of psychiatric illnesses, I endeavor to consider the whole person, paying careful attention to the individual and their internal world. Depressive and anxiety disorders are particularly suited to this holistic approach.
Through my training at Sheppard Pratt, I practice an integrated approach with consideration for the mind/body connection. While medications can play an important role in treatment of psychiatric illnesses, I endeavor to consider the whole person, paying careful attention to the individual and their internal world. Depressive and anxiety disorders are particularly suited to this holistic approach.
JaeHoon Kim, PMHNP, Lazarus Psychiatry LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSN, MS
Bethesda, MD 20814
Mood disorders do not exist without psychosocial issues, such as school performance, employment conflict, unemployment, middle life crisis, marriage conflicts, divorce, parenting, broken family, financial troubles, bankruptcy, family deaths, etc. Manic symptoms can be taken as wild and difficult personality and a person can live years and years of social and emotional hardships without assessment and treatment. Undetected psychotic symptoms such as prodromal phase of schizophrenia in adolescent can delay treatment, resulting in isolation and violence. The pandemic has caused unimaginable degrees of various mood disturbances.
Mood disorders do not exist without psychosocial issues, such as school performance, employment conflict, unemployment, middle life crisis, marriage conflicts, divorce, parenting, broken family, financial troubles, bankruptcy, family deaths, etc. Manic symptoms can be taken as wild and difficult personality and a person can live years and years of social and emotional hardships without assessment and treatment. Undetected psychotic symptoms such as prodromal phase of schizophrenia in adolescent can delay treatment, resulting in isolation and violence. The pandemic has caused unimaginable degrees of various mood disturbances.
As a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), my passion lies in providing comprehensive and empathetic care to adults navigating the complexities of mental health. With specialized expertise in addressing a spectrum of conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, mood disorders, and psychosis, I am committed to offering personalized support tailored to each individual's unique needs. Drawing from a robust background in psychiatric care, I approach treatment with a deep understanding of the multifaceted nature of these conditions.
As a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), my passion lies in providing comprehensive and empathetic care to adults navigating the complexities of mental health. With specialized expertise in addressing a spectrum of conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, mood disorders, and psychosis, I am committed to offering personalized support tailored to each individual's unique needs. Drawing from a robust background in psychiatric care, I approach treatment with a deep understanding of the multifaceted nature of these conditions.
Do you want to feel more like yourself again ? feel less depressed moods and less anxious? Make an appointment now.. .
Clients who work with me begin to feel calmer, more focused, and more in control of their thoughts and emotions. After a few visits many of my clients begin to feel are more confident navigating relationships, work, and daily stress.
You’ll learn simple, practical tools to quiet your mind, manage emotions, and handle challenges with greater ease. Therapy and medication management (when appropriate) are focused on helping you feel balanced, energized, and ready to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Do you want to feel more like yourself again ? feel less depressed moods and less anxious? Make an appointment now.. .
Clients who work with me begin to feel calmer, more focused, and more in control of their thoughts and emotions. After a few visits many of my clients begin to feel are more confident navigating relationships, work, and daily stress.
You’ll learn simple, practical tools to quiet your mind, manage emotions, and handle challenges with greater ease. Therapy and medication management (when appropriate) are focused on helping you feel balanced, energized, and ready to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Hello, I'm an adult Psychiatrist with a passion for wellness and integrative care.
I have special interest in mood and anxiety disorders, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and women's mental health, but I treat a variety of mental and substance use disorders. I see individuals ages 18-64 in the Washington DC metro area; I also provide Telepsychiatry online visits serving patients in DC, Virginia, Florida, California, Hawaii.
Hello, I'm an adult Psychiatrist with a passion for wellness and integrative care.
I have special interest in mood and anxiety disorders, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and women's mental health, but I treat a variety of mental and substance use disorders. I see individuals ages 18-64 in the Washington DC metro area; I also provide Telepsychiatry online visits serving patients in DC, Virginia, Florida, California, Hawaii.
I’m Brooke, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I’m passionate about helping individuals find balance, clarity, and relief when life begins to feel overwhelming. My goal is to create a safe and welcoming space where you can talk openly, explore solutions.
I earned my nursing degree from the University of Maryland School of Nursing and later completed my Post-Master's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate at Wilkes University. I have over 12 years of experience in Mental Health & SUD.
I’m Brooke, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I’m passionate about helping individuals find balance, clarity, and relief when life begins to feel overwhelming. My goal is to create a safe and welcoming space where you can talk openly, explore solutions.
I earned my nursing degree from the University of Maryland School of Nursing and later completed my Post-Master's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate at Wilkes University. I have over 12 years of experience in Mental Health & SUD.
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FAQ - Integrative Psychiatrists
What is integrative psychiatry?
Integrative psychiatry is an approach in which a psychiatrist draws from multiple treatment modalities, including different types of psychotherapy and medication management, to create a treatment plan tailored to an individual's specific needs. Rather than relying on a single therapeutic technique or defaulting straight to medication, an integrative psychiatrist considers a client's health holistically and collaborates with them to identify the most effective combination of treatments.
What can an integrative psychiatrist help with?
An integrative psychiatrist can address a wide range of mental health concerns by combining therapeutic approaches with medical expertise. Because psychiatrists can both prescribe medication and provide psychotherapy, they are uniquely positioned to adjust treatment plans based on how a client responds to different interventions. Integrative psychiatry can be part of a treatment plan for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, trauma, OCD, ADHD, personality disorders, substance use disorders, and a variety of other conditions. An integrated approach may be particularly useful when a mental health condition has not historically responded to one form of treatment alone.
How do I know if integrative psychiatry is right for me?
Integrative psychiatry may be a good fit if you have previously tried a single treatment approach, such as medication or therapy alone, and have not seen the results you were hoping for. It may also be worth exploring if your symptoms feel complex or interconnected, if you prefer a more collaborative approach to your care, or if you want a provider who will consider multiple factors contributing to your mental health rather than focusing solely on medication management. On the other hand, if your condition is well-managed with a straightforward treatment plan of therapy or medication alone, a regular psychiatrist may be sufficient. The best way to determine whether integrative psychiatry is the right approach is to schedule a consultation with a prospective psychiatrist to discuss your treatment history, current symptoms, and goals of care.


