Medication Management Psychiatrists in Chevy Chase, MD
Have you or your loved one been experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties? Through a thorough diagnostic process and integrated treatment, I believe we can restore health and well-being. My name is Gonzalo Laje, and I am a double-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist with over 25 years of experience in psychopharmacology. I trained at NYU/Bellevue Hospital and NIMH/Children's in DC and earned degrees from Duke and Harvard University. I evaluate and treat patients of all ages and severities, emphasizing difficult-to-treat cases. My goal is to alleviate your symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Have you or your loved one been experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties? Through a thorough diagnostic process and integrated treatment, I believe we can restore health and well-being. My name is Gonzalo Laje, and I am a double-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist with over 25 years of experience in psychopharmacology. I trained at NYU/Bellevue Hospital and NIMH/Children's in DC and earned degrees from Duke and Harvard University. I evaluate and treat patients of all ages and severities, emphasizing difficult-to-treat cases. My goal is to alleviate your symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Through collaborative medication management, education, and ongoing support, we help clients improve daily functioning, build resilience, and create lasting emotional wellness.
Specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques, I help clients gain practical tools to overcome obstacles, reduce stress, and build lasting resilience. My goal is not just to treat symptoms, but to empower you with the skills you need to thrive in all aspects of life. You don’t have to face it alone — I’m here to walk beside.
Through collaborative medication management, education, and ongoing support, we help clients improve daily functioning, build resilience, and create lasting emotional wellness.
Specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques, I help clients gain practical tools to overcome obstacles, reduce stress, and build lasting resilience. My goal is not just to treat symptoms, but to empower you with the skills you need to thrive in all aspects of life. You don’t have to face it alone — I’m here to walk beside.
He offers medication management, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), and individual therapy for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar disorder.
Zhao is especially dedicated to helping individuals who have experienced trauma, grief, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He integrates biological, psychological, and social perspectives to design individualized treatment plans that address the root causes of distress. By creating a supportive and collaborative environment, Dr.
He offers medication management, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), and individual therapy for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar disorder.
Zhao is especially dedicated to helping individuals who have experienced trauma, grief, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He integrates biological, psychological, and social perspectives to design individualized treatment plans that address the root causes of distress. By creating a supportive and collaborative environment, Dr.
Gift of Dreams Wellness and Consulting, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MDiv, MPH, MSN
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Bates's psychiatric specialty areas of interest include a wide range of anxiety and depressive disorders, abuse, addiction, trauma, and women's issues such as infertility, pregnancy and postpartum mental health care, and medication management.
At The Gift of Dreams, you will have your specific needs met in a way that is collaborative, comfortable, and conscientious. Dr. Mekeshia Bates will work with you and for you to ensure that you are meeting your individual therapeutic goals and becoming the person you have always been capable of being. In unison, you and Dr. Bates will work to remove negative behavioral and thought patterns that give rise to problems in your life, helping you to become a happier, more fulfilled person. She will always help you to make your dreams your reality!
Bates's psychiatric specialty areas of interest include a wide range of anxiety and depressive disorders, abuse, addiction, trauma, and women's issues such as infertility, pregnancy and postpartum mental health care, and medication management.
At The Gift of Dreams, you will have your specific needs met in a way that is collaborative, comfortable, and conscientious. Dr. Mekeshia Bates will work with you and for you to ensure that you are meeting your individual therapeutic goals and becoming the person you have always been capable of being. In unison, you and Dr. Bates will work to remove negative behavioral and thought patterns that give rise to problems in your life, helping you to become a happier, more fulfilled person. She will always help you to make your dreams your reality!
I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, and depression, providing personalized medication management to help you regain focus, ease anxiety, and improve mood.
February is a time for renewal, self-care, and fresh starts.
If you’re struggling with ADHD, Anxiety, or Depression, now is the perfect time to prioritize your mental health and regain control of your life. Whether you’re a student feeling overwhelmed with deadlines, a professional struggling to focus, or simply exhausted from the daily battle with anxiety or low energy, you don’t have to go through it alone.
I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, and depression, providing personalized medication management to help you regain focus, ease anxiety, and improve mood.
February is a time for renewal, self-care, and fresh starts.
If you’re struggling with ADHD, Anxiety, or Depression, now is the perfect time to prioritize your mental health and regain control of your life. Whether you’re a student feeling overwhelmed with deadlines, a professional struggling to focus, or simply exhausted from the daily battle with anxiety or low energy, you don’t have to go through it alone.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in psychopharmacology, offering thoughtful, collaborative, and personalized care. I hold a BSN and MSN from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions and an MSW from Boston College. My background as a psychotherapist and prescriber, along with experience across inpatient, partial hospital, and outpatient settings, informs my holistic approach. I have a deep interest in the mental health of women and gender diverse people across the lifespan, from emerging adulthood through the perinatal and postpartum periods, to menopause and beyond.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in psychopharmacology, offering thoughtful, collaborative, and personalized care. I hold a BSN and MSN from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions and an MSW from Boston College. My background as a psychotherapist and prescriber, along with experience across inpatient, partial hospital, and outpatient settings, informs my holistic approach. I have a deep interest in the mental health of women and gender diverse people across the lifespan, from emerging adulthood through the perinatal and postpartum periods, to menopause and beyond.
I bring patients in for an hour long evaluation and then do mostly 30 min supportive psychotherapy and medication management visits every 1-6 months thereafter.
I am an adult psychiatrist who also specializes in reproductive psychiatry. I work with women who have mood and anxiey issues related to reproductive changes including pregnancy, posptpartum, and infertility, as well as PMS and menopause. I also treat general patients who have mood and axiety symptoms as well.
I bring patients in for an hour long evaluation and then do mostly 30 min supportive psychotherapy and medication management visits every 1-6 months thereafter.
I am an adult psychiatrist who also specializes in reproductive psychiatry. I work with women who have mood and anxiey issues related to reproductive changes including pregnancy, posptpartum, and infertility, as well as PMS and menopause. I also treat general patients who have mood and axiety symptoms as well.
Hello, I'm Sonia! I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner. My time spent helping people deal with dependency and mental health issues has made me passionate about guiding those with addictions through recovery and into a more stable life. As addiction and mental health are most often related, treating them together is an approach that I have found is an effective path to emotional well-being. Being dual board-certified in Psychiatry and Adult/Geriatrics along with many years treating the incarcerated has shown me the effectiveness of my safe and non-judgmental approach.
Hello, I'm Sonia! I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner. My time spent helping people deal with dependency and mental health issues has made me passionate about guiding those with addictions through recovery and into a more stable life. As addiction and mental health are most often related, treating them together is an approach that I have found is an effective path to emotional well-being. Being dual board-certified in Psychiatry and Adult/Geriatrics along with many years treating the incarcerated has shown me the effectiveness of my safe and non-judgmental approach.
I collaborate with the client to identify their strength and coping skills to manage their mental health through therapy and medication management.
I am an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I perform psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, ongoing medication, and psychotherapeutic management of mental health patients. My goal is to work with individuals experiencing mental health challenges to relieve their symptoms, improve their quality of life, and aid optimal functioning through counseling, psychotherapy, and medication. I advocate active patient/family involvement in their care.
I collaborate with the client to identify their strength and coping skills to manage their mental health through therapy and medication management.
I am an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I perform psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, ongoing medication, and psychotherapeutic management of mental health patients. My goal is to work with individuals experiencing mental health challenges to relieve their symptoms, improve their quality of life, and aid optimal functioning through counseling, psychotherapy, and medication. I advocate active patient/family involvement in their care.
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. Together, we will develop an individualized well-being plan, which will incorporate your unique goals, and importantly, your perspective on health. My role is to offer these treatment options to you, and guide you as you make the decisions about which of these is aligned with your goals. All treatment options are evidence-informed, based on the medical and scientific literature.
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. Together, we will develop an individualized well-being plan, which will incorporate your unique goals, and importantly, your perspective on health. My role is to offer these treatment options to you, and guide you as you make the decisions about which of these is aligned with your goals. All treatment options are evidence-informed, based on the medical and scientific literature.
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 comprehensive assessment begins with a detailed interview to understand patient needs followed by a personalized plan for mental balance. If medication is necessary, I use a conservative approach to minimize side-effects.
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 comprehensive assessment begins with a detailed interview to understand patient needs followed by a personalized plan for mental balance. If medication is necessary, I use a conservative approach to minimize side-effects.
I am a Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, and transitions in life. I also have extensive experience with a variety of other mental health issues. Therapy, I believe, is a collaborative exploration of important aspects of one's present and past, in order to develop alternative coping mechanisms and strategies for growth, to relieve suffering, to foster healthy relationships, and to attain one's personal goals. I have had much success in helping patients along a path to better mental health and functioning.
I am a Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, and transitions in life. I also have extensive experience with a variety of other mental health issues. Therapy, I believe, is a collaborative exploration of important aspects of one's present and past, in order to develop alternative coping mechanisms and strategies for growth, to relieve suffering, to foster healthy relationships, and to attain one's personal goals. I have had much success in helping patients along a path to better mental health and functioning.
Olesea Beyer is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 11 years of healthcare experience in both hospital and clinic settings. She prescribes and manages psychiatric medications, offers certain brain stimulation therapies, and provides therapy for children, teens, and adults.
Olesea serves patients from all walks of life. She is a member of The Menopause Society and The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, pursuing certifications in women's health and in pediatric mental health.
She sees patients in person in her Chevy Chase, MD office, and via telehealth in DC, VA, and MD.
Olesea Beyer is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 11 years of healthcare experience in both hospital and clinic settings. She prescribes and manages psychiatric medications, offers certain brain stimulation therapies, and provides therapy for children, teens, and adults.
Olesea serves patients from all walks of life. She is a member of The Menopause Society and The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, pursuing certifications in women's health and in pediatric mental health.
She sees patients in person in her Chevy Chase, MD office, and via telehealth in DC, VA, and MD.
I am a Certified Physician Assistant specializing in psychiatry and providing medication management services to patients through LBH Mental Wellness.
I currently accept BCBS CareFirst & UnitedHealthcare insurance plans. For out-of-network patients, LBH will provide you with a Superbill receipt for services, including all the information you need to apply for reimbursement from your carrier.
I am a Certified Physician Assistant specializing in psychiatry and providing medication management services to patients through LBH Mental Wellness.
I currently accept BCBS CareFirst & UnitedHealthcare insurance plans. For out-of-network patients, LBH will provide you with a Superbill receipt for services, including all the information you need to apply for reimbursement from your carrier.
I am an experienced therapist and psychopharmacologist with a holistic eclectic approach to psychiatry that includes insight oriented psychotherapy, medication management, supportive psychotherapy, hypnotically facilitated therapy and nutritional and genetic testing when appropriate.
I work with my patients in an individualized collaborative process to understand the roots of the problem they are having and to design the best treatment plan. The goal is to restore health and alleviate pain but also to achieve the insight and self understanding that provides the freedom to be one's best self, to make the best choices in all aspects of life.
I am an experienced therapist and psychopharmacologist with a holistic eclectic approach to psychiatry that includes insight oriented psychotherapy, medication management, supportive psychotherapy, hypnotically facilitated therapy and nutritional and genetic testing when appropriate.
I work with my patients in an individualized collaborative process to understand the roots of the problem they are having and to design the best treatment plan. The goal is to restore health and alleviate pain but also to achieve the insight and self understanding that provides the freedom to be one's best self, to make the best choices in all aspects of life.
I provide comprehensive care for all mental health concerns, specializing in medication management and personalized treatment.
I provide mental health care for children, teens, and adults, specializing in anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and autism. Beyond medication management, I use lab work, pharmacogenetics, and genetic testing to tailor treatment. By combining science with compassionate care, I ensure each client receives personalized support for lasting wellness.
I provide comprehensive care for all mental health concerns, specializing in medication management and personalized treatment.
I provide mental health care for children, teens, and adults, specializing in anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and autism. Beyond medication management, I use lab work, pharmacogenetics, and genetic testing to tailor treatment. By combining science with compassionate care, I ensure each client receives personalized support for lasting wellness.
We are a comprehensive psychiatry service, offering medication management with board-certified psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, 8 licensed psychotherapists in our practice.
We offer psychopharmacology and psychotherapy services for a broad spectrum of psychiatric problems. Extensive experience in treating depression, bipolar ds, anxiety ds, eating ds, panic ds, OCD, personality ds and other problems related to life-changing situations. We don't believe in pushing medications but in their appropriate place in a treatment plan
We are a comprehensive psychiatry service, offering medication management with board-certified psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, 8 licensed psychotherapists in our practice.
We offer psychopharmacology and psychotherapy services for a broad spectrum of psychiatric problems. Extensive experience in treating depression, bipolar ds, anxiety ds, eating ds, panic ds, OCD, personality ds and other problems related to life-changing situations. We don't believe in pushing medications but in their appropriate place in a treatment plan
Treatment options range from psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication management.
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.
Treatment options range from psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication management.
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.
Are you looking for a psychiatrist who will understand you as a whole person, not a list of symptoms or diagnoses? I love getting to know people in depth, understanding their strengths and resilience together with what they might want to work on or change. Whether it’s learning new ways to achieve stability in mood or reducing anxiety, it’s so important to see the whole picture. Beyond thoughtfully adjusting medication, a comprehensive treatment plan may also include psychotherapy, making lifestyle changes, or learning new techniques like mindfulness or breathwork. We will find an approach that's just right for you.
Are you looking for a psychiatrist who will understand you as a whole person, not a list of symptoms or diagnoses? I love getting to know people in depth, understanding their strengths and resilience together with what they might want to work on or change. Whether it’s learning new ways to achieve stability in mood or reducing anxiety, it’s so important to see the whole picture. Beyond thoughtfully adjusting medication, a comprehensive treatment plan may also include psychotherapy, making lifestyle changes, or learning new techniques like mindfulness or breathwork. We will find an approach that's just right for you.
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FAQ - Medication Management Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with medication management?
What distinguishes psychiatrists from other mental health professionals is their medical training and ability to prescribe and manage psychiatric medications. Medication management encompasses the ongoing monitoring and adjustment of a client's medications—including types, dosages, and combinations—to ensure optimal treatment of clinical symptoms while minimizing adverse effects. Before prescribing medication, psychiatrists will typically conduct an evaluation that includes an assessment of the client's symptoms, medical history, and previous psychiatric diagnoses. Then, they will develop an individualized treatment plan that may include medication, if appropriate. Once medication is initiated, psychiatrists work closely with clients to monitor their response to the treatment and make necessary adjustments to ensure both safety and effectiveness.
What is the psychiatrist's approach to medication and overall treatment?
Most psychiatrists take a holistic approach to medication treatment, recognizing that medication alone is rarely most effective. They typically recommend that clients also engage in psychotherapy or counseling to address any underlying causes of their mental health challenges. Additionally, many psychiatrists collaborate with clients to implement lifestyle modifications that can significantly improve mental health outcomes, such as establishing a healthy sleep routine, developing better stress management techniques, incorporating regular exercise, and building healthy relationships.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in medication management?
The Psychology Today directory is a useful tool to find psychiatrists who specialize in medication management. Using the search filters, clients can search for professionals with expertise in specific conditions, such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, substance use, or trauma. If desired, clients can also narrow their search to providers who share their identity, such as identifying as a specific gender or practicing a given religion. When speaking with potential psychiatrists, it can be helpful to ask about their specific expertise in treating your condition and inquire about their approach to medication and behavioral interventions in general. It is also important to determine whether their office is accessible (either close-by or via telehealth) and if they accept your insurance.