Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Psychiatrists in Chevy Chase, MD
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.
I'm a psychoanalyst who works with adults, children, couples and families, and have a subspecialty in sexual difficulties. I have taught and written about issues across many areas of the life cycle, and am probably best known for my treatment and teaching about couple and family difficulties. Although I am a psychiatrist, I only prescribe for patients I treat with psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.
I'm a psychoanalyst who works with adults, children, couples and families, and have a subspecialty in sexual difficulties. I have taught and written about issues across many areas of the life cycle, and am probably best known for my treatment and teaching about couple and family difficulties. Although I am a psychiatrist, I only prescribe for patients I treat with psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.
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 specialize in the treatment of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma related disorders. Outside of private practice, I work at the National Institutes of Health caring for patients on the inpatient behavioral health unit as part of a research team focused on better understanding mood disorders and developing new treatments for depression.
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 specialize in the treatment of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma related disorders. Outside of private practice, I work at the National Institutes of Health caring for patients on the inpatient behavioral health unit as part of a research team focused on better understanding mood disorders and developing new treatments for depression.
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!
To make appointments please visit us at www.BethesdapsychiatryMD.com or call us 202-999-5712. We accept care first, Cigna, UHC and Aetna Insurances. Board-certified adult psychiatrist, Boston University, with 25 years of experience. We are a comprehensive psychiatry service, offering medication management with board-certified psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, 8 licensed psychotherapists in our practice. Easy scheduling, check availability by clicking the website button on the left for online appointments and detailed information.
To make appointments please visit us at www.BethesdapsychiatryMD.com or call us 202-999-5712. We accept care first, Cigna, UHC and Aetna Insurances. Board-certified adult psychiatrist, Boston University, with 25 years of experience. We are a comprehensive psychiatry service, offering medication management with board-certified psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, 8 licensed psychotherapists in our practice. Easy scheduling, check availability by clicking the website button on the left for online appointments and detailed information.
I work with children, teens, and adults navigating a range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns. My work includes anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, autism, emotional regulation difficulties, parenting challenges, and relationship or life stressors across the lifespan. I specialize in working with young children and their parents, as well as autism evaluations and support.
I work with both individuals and families, with an approach that is thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in understanding the whole person within the context of their relationships and development.
I work with children, teens, and adults navigating a range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns. My work includes anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, autism, emotional regulation difficulties, parenting challenges, and relationship or life stressors across the lifespan. I specialize in working with young children and their parents, as well as autism evaluations and support.
I work with both individuals and families, with an approach that is thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in understanding the whole person within the context of their relationships and development.
Many of the people I work with are balancing work, parenting, relationships, caregiving, or the constant pressure of trying to keep up with daily life while privately struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression, burnout, perfectionism, or emotional overwhelm. I provide a supportive, practical, and personalized approach that helps patients better understand themselves and feel more capable in everyday life.
Many of the people I work with are balancing work, parenting, relationships, caregiving, or the constant pressure of trying to keep up with daily life while privately struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression, burnout, perfectionism, or emotional overwhelm. I provide a supportive, practical, and personalized approach that helps patients better understand themselves and feel more capable in everyday life.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist with over 25 years of experience. Proficient in both medication treatment and psychotherapy, I provide a whole-client approach. I take the time to hear the breadth and depth of your experience, and dedicate the same effort to crafting a treatment plan in a spirit of collaboration. I develop medication regimens tailored to your needs and update them as needed. I also provide both individual and family psychotherapy. I have a particular interest in making mental health care accessible to all members of our diverse community.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist with over 25 years of experience. Proficient in both medication treatment and psychotherapy, I provide a whole-client approach. I take the time to hear the breadth and depth of your experience, and dedicate the same effort to crafting a treatment plan in a spirit of collaboration. I develop medication regimens tailored to your needs and update them as needed. I also provide both individual and family psychotherapy. I have a particular interest in making mental health care accessible to all members of our diverse community.
Dr. Baum has a general adolescent and adult psychotherapy and medication management practice. I treat the “whole” patient, and have visits of sufficient length to know my patients thoroughly. I also focus attention on any ongoing medical problems. I encourage and incorporate exercise into treatment. I aspire to create an atmosphere that feels natural; if a patient prefers, we might have a walking session. When not practicing remotely, I have a therapy dog in my office. We can schedule a consultation to ascertain what your needs are, to establish a treatment plan, and to see whether I am a good fit for your ongoing treatment.
Dr. Baum has a general adolescent and adult psychotherapy and medication management practice. I treat the “whole” patient, and have visits of sufficient length to know my patients thoroughly. I also focus attention on any ongoing medical problems. I encourage and incorporate exercise into treatment. I aspire to create an atmosphere that feels natural; if a patient prefers, we might have a walking session. When not practicing remotely, I have a therapy dog in my office. We can schedule a consultation to ascertain what your needs are, to establish a treatment plan, and to see whether I am a good fit for your ongoing treatment.
I am a Georgetown-trained psychiatrist and psychotherapist providing outpatient psychiatry and therapy via telehealth and in-person care. I specialize in treating college students, young professionals, and high-achieving adults across the DC metro area, including Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and surrounding communities.
My clinical focus includes anxiety, ADHD, depression, burnout, stress, sleep issues, and difficulties related to focus, motivation, and performance. I work with patients who are often outwardly successful but struggling internally with overwhelm or feeling stuck in patterns that interfere with growth.
I am a Georgetown-trained psychiatrist and psychotherapist providing outpatient psychiatry and therapy via telehealth and in-person care. I specialize in treating college students, young professionals, and high-achieving adults across the DC metro area, including Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and surrounding communities.
My clinical focus includes anxiety, ADHD, depression, burnout, stress, sleep issues, and difficulties related to focus, motivation, and performance. I work with patients who are often outwardly successful but struggling internally with overwhelm or feeling stuck in patterns that interfere with growth.
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Dr Joanne Psychiatry NP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-C, APHN-BC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
During the postpartum stage of pregnancy, you are encouraged to bring your baby to the telepsychiatry session but it is up to you if your prefer not to.
New patients are always accepted! Dr. Patterson offers modern, quality mental health treatment. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, she believes that the most important aspect of care is listening to the client's unique story. Although medication management is a large part of her role, medicine is only prescribed when absolutely necessary. Specializing in women and adolescent mental health, Dr. Patterson will assess your genetics, reproductive hormonal events, as well as life events/stressors and responses to them. Virtual available in the United States Virgin Islands, Nevada, D.C, and Georgia.
During the postpartum stage of pregnancy, you are encouraged to bring your baby to the telepsychiatry session but it is up to you if your prefer not to.
New patients are always accepted! Dr. Patterson offers modern, quality mental health treatment. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, she believes that the most important aspect of care is listening to the client's unique story. Although medication management is a large part of her role, medicine is only prescribed when absolutely necessary. Specializing in women and adolescent mental health, Dr. Patterson will assess your genetics, reproductive hormonal events, as well as life events/stressors and responses to them. Virtual available in the United States Virgin Islands, Nevada, D.C, and Georgia.
My areas of focus include OCD (including perinatal OCD), reproductive and perinatal psychiatry, ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and trauma.
My approach to psychiatry is integrative and depth-oriented, combining evidence-based medication management with psychotherapy (ERP, ACT, and psychodynamic psychotherapy). As a board-certified physician, I also pay close attention to the medical factors that can drive or worsen mental health symptoms — something often overlooked in mental health care.
My areas of focus include OCD (including perinatal OCD), reproductive and perinatal psychiatry, ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and trauma.
My approach to psychiatry is integrative and depth-oriented, combining evidence-based medication management with psychotherapy (ERP, ACT, and psychodynamic psychotherapy). As a board-certified physician, I also pay close attention to the medical factors that can drive or worsen mental health symptoms — something often overlooked in mental health care.
Dr. Yang Roby is a board-certified psychiatrist who has a decade of experience treating adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma disorders, and phobias. She integrates pharmaceutical expertise with mindfulness and therapy for a holistic approach. She enjoys working with clients facing school and life challenges, parenting issues as well as transitional difficulties in every aspect of life.
Dr. Yang Roby is a board-certified psychiatrist who has a decade of experience treating adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma disorders, and phobias. She integrates pharmaceutical expertise with mindfulness and therapy for a holistic approach. She enjoys working with clients facing school and life challenges, parenting issues as well as transitional difficulties in every aspect of life.
Maybe you’re navigating anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, or a major life transition like pregnancy, postpartum changes, fertility challenges, or loss.
I offer warm, collaborative care that combines talk therapy, thoughtful medication management, and holistic strategies. I specialize in working with women facing anxiety, depression, trauma and reproductive mental health challenges. My style is attentive and individualized, grounded in curiosity, compassion, and clinical expertise.
Maybe you’re navigating anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, or a major life transition like pregnancy, postpartum changes, fertility challenges, or loss.
I offer warm, collaborative care that combines talk therapy, thoughtful medication management, and holistic strategies. I specialize in working with women facing anxiety, depression, trauma and reproductive mental health challenges. My style is attentive and individualized, grounded in curiosity, compassion, and clinical expertise.
Anne
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, PMHNPBC, PMHC
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
The ideal client is a motivated individual seeking support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, or life transitions (women’s life adjustments/changes). They may struggle with stress, sleep issues, or emotional regulation and are looking for guidance in managing their symptoms effectively. They want a treatment plan that includes collaboration, coping strategies, and actionable goals to help them build resilience, improve focus, and regain a sense of balance. Their goal is to feel more in control, confident, and capable of handling life’s challenges with greater ease.
The ideal client is a motivated individual seeking support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, or life transitions (women’s life adjustments/changes). They may struggle with stress, sleep issues, or emotional regulation and are looking for guidance in managing their symptoms effectively. They want a treatment plan that includes collaboration, coping strategies, and actionable goals to help them build resilience, improve focus, and regain a sense of balance. Their goal is to feel more in control, confident, and capable of handling life’s challenges with greater ease.
My ideal clients are adults (18+) navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, or PTSD — who have pushed through alone for far too long.
They carry unprocessed grief, burnout, and emotional exhaustion that no amount of willpower can fix. High-functioning on the outside, quietly falling apart within — always showing up for others, rarely for themselves.
They have a deep faith and want care that truly honors it, not ignores it.
They are creative souls — writers, readers, thinkers — who heal through words and are ready for a safe space to finally begin.
My ideal clients are adults (18+) navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, or PTSD — who have pushed through alone for far too long.
They carry unprocessed grief, burnout, and emotional exhaustion that no amount of willpower can fix. High-functioning on the outside, quietly falling apart within — always showing up for others, rarely for themselves.
They have a deep faith and want care that truly honors it, not ignores it.
They are creative souls — writers, readers, thinkers — who heal through words and are ready for a safe space to finally begin.
Anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress and burnout, mood disorders, trauma-related symptoms, sleep concerns, and life transitions including pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause.
I specialize in women’s mental health, providing thoughtful medication management for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood-related concerns. I work with women who may feel overwhelmed, burned out, or not like themselves and are looking for clarity, stability, and a personalized approach to care. Whether you are new to treatment or revisiting what has or hasn’t worked, I can help you feel more balanced, focused, and in control of your mental health. I offer telehealth appointments across Maryland, with in-person availability in Easton.
Anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress and burnout, mood disorders, trauma-related symptoms, sleep concerns, and life transitions including pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause.
I specialize in women’s mental health, providing thoughtful medication management for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood-related concerns. I work with women who may feel overwhelmed, burned out, or not like themselves and are looking for clarity, stability, and a personalized approach to care. Whether you are new to treatment or revisiting what has or hasn’t worked, I can help you feel more balanced, focused, and in control of your mental health. I offer telehealth appointments across Maryland, with in-person availability in Easton.
Call (301) 945-8735. Hi, I am triple board certified as a psychiatric nurse practitioner, family nurse practitioner and midwife. If you are struggling with anxiety or depression, finding it hard to navigate relationships or setting boundaries, welcome! Have you had a recent life change or trauma? Have you experienced mood changes or new stressors? If you seek a listening ear, a mentor, or a helping hand, I would be delighted to be there for you in your time of need. Call today or send me an email!
Call (301) 945-8735. Hi, I am triple board certified as a psychiatric nurse practitioner, family nurse practitioner and midwife. If you are struggling with anxiety or depression, finding it hard to navigate relationships or setting boundaries, welcome! Have you had a recent life change or trauma? Have you experienced mood changes or new stressors? If you seek a listening ear, a mentor, or a helping hand, I would be delighted to be there for you in your time of need. Call today or send me an email!
Erika Stewart
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MS, CRNP, PMHNP, PMH-C
5 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
My specialties are perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma related symptoms.
Rates/Insurance: I accept Cigna, Carefirst, and Medicaid. For self pay clients; fees are as follows: Initial psychiatric evaluation $200, follow up visits $150. I will provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Note about controlled substances: I do not prescribe controlled substances.
My specialties are perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma related symptoms.
Rates/Insurance: I accept Cigna, Carefirst, and Medicaid. For self pay clients; fees are as follows: Initial psychiatric evaluation $200, follow up visits $150. I will provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Note about controlled substances: I do not prescribe controlled substances.
I'm also a queer mother of 4 who had to navigate pregnancy and parenthood without receiving the treatment I deserved.
My own difficult experiences navigating pregnancy and parenthood without receiving affirming treatment have profoundly shaped my practice. I'm committed to becoming the provider I needed but didn't have—one who truly listens, offers comprehensive options, and advocates fiercely for every patient's needs.
I'm also a queer mother of 4 who had to navigate pregnancy and parenthood without receiving the treatment I deserved.
My own difficult experiences navigating pregnancy and parenthood without receiving affirming treatment have profoundly shaped my practice. I'm committed to becoming the provider I needed but didn't have—one who truly listens, offers comprehensive options, and advocates fiercely for every patient's needs.
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FAQ - Perinatal and Postpartum Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with perinatal mental health?
Perinatal mental health refers to the period during pregnancy and the 12 months following childbirth when individuals may experience mental health conditions such as postpartum depression or anxiety. These conditions can arise due to a combination of factors, including hormonal shifts, changes in sleep and stress levels, and relational or social challenges associated with pregnancy and caring for a newborn. Individuals with a personal or family history of mental health conditions, or those who experience complicated or traumatic pregnancies or deliveries, may be at higher risk. However, perinatal mental health conditions are treatable—often through behavioral therapy and, when appropriate, medication.
What does psychiatric treatment for perinatal mental health involve?
Psychiatrists who specialize in perinatal and postpartum mental health understand the unique psychological and physiological changes that occur during and after pregnancy. They are trained in evidence-based treatments, including safe medication options for use during pregnancy and lactation. Because symptoms can range from mild to severe, care typically begins with a comprehensive evaluation to assess symptom severity and determine an appropriate treatment plan. Psychiatrists often collaborate with other providers—such as OB/GYNs, primary care physicians, and social workers—to ensure coordinated care.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in perinatal mental health?
Not all psychiatrists have specific expertise in perinatal mental health, so selecting a provider with relevant experience is important. The Psychology Today directory offers search filters to identify psychiatrists with specialization in perinatal care and allows users to refine results based on identity preferences, insurance, and location. When considering a provider, it can be helpful to ask about their experience with pregnancy-related mental health concerns, their therapeutic and pharmacologic approach, and how they coordinate with other members of a care team. It is also important to consider practical factors such as availability for appointments and insurance coverage.