Out of Network Psychiatrists in Alexandria, VA
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Julie Brownley
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
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1 Endorsed
Psychiatryforwomen.org - Accepting Patients -
Out Of Network
With Insurance - Dr. Julie Brownley is a board certified women's psychiatrist. She attended medical school and Ph.D. training at University of Maryland and residency training in Adult Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Hospital. She treats individuals seeking WOMEN-Specific care (LGBTQ individuals included) with depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma and grief. She is a Reproductive Psychiatrist managing mood changes and anxiety due to hormone changes associated with menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum and menopause. VISIT psychiatryforwomen.org for info
Not accepting new clients

Tina Safavi
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
My ideal client is someone who values their mental health and understands the importance of addressing any mental health concerns to maximize their overall well-being and success in their professional and personal lives. They may be struggling with stress, anxiety, depression or other mental health issues that are impacting their ability to function at their best. My ideal client is also someone who values discretion and privacy, as they may be hesitant to seek mental health support due to concerns about their reputation or professional standing. They appreciate a safe and supportive place.

Nicole Parrish
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Parrish is a board-certified General Psychiatrist and a board-certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. She received her medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia/VCU in Richmond, Virginia. She then traveled to Greenville, South Carolina where she completed a General Psychiatry residency at Greenville Health System/PRISMA. She then returned to Virginia to complete a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at The Virginia Treatment Center for Children/VCU Health System.

Luke Romanow
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Romanow is double board-certified in Adult Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry.He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training and then attended Drexel University College of Medicine. After medical school, he completed his residency in Adult Psychiatry at the University of Virginia, where he obtained a certificate in additional psychotherapy training.After residency, Dr. Romanow completed a fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry at the University of Virginia.

Howard Jay Cohen
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
In my experience, I have found it extremely important to listen to a patient's complaints and gather as much information as I can to understand their symptoms, the stressors they are experiencing and their relationships at work and at home. All of this information must be taken into account during the diagnostic evaluation along with a detailed medical and psychiatric history.
After a diagnosis is made, I explain what the treatment will be. I will provide information about whatever medication is prescribed and I will discuss medication options. I will also review and discuss any possible drug interactions.

Wendi Waits
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Waits is board certified in General Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Lifestyle Medicine. She is a military veteran and has served innumerous leadership and academic positions over the course of her career, primarily in hospital-based settings and during combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Dr. Waits treats a wide array of mental health conditions in individuals of all ages. She enjoys providing holistic, collaborative, patient-centered care that is focused on identifying and addressing the root causes of symptoms, including early childhood events, medical conditions, environmental factors, and nutrition.

Megan Green
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified
Verified
Dr. Green (she/her) holds the position of staff psychiatrist at Talkiatry. She is board-eligible in adult psychiatry. She received her medical degree from New York Institute of Technology's College of Osteopathic Medicine on Long Island, NY. Her adult residency training was completed at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, VA. In addition to general, adult psychiatry, Dr. Green is clinically experienced and interested in treating patients of a wide variety.

Cory Alfers
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified
Verified
Dr. Alfers is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in adult psychiatry. He has been practicing for over 11 years. Dr. Alfers takes a comprehensive approach to patient care. He integrates biological, psychological, and environmental factors into treatment planning. He focuses on developing a meaningful therapeutic relationship and providing medication interventions for specific treatment goals. Dr. Alfers provides interpersonal psychotherapy in conjunction with medication management services. A typical follow-up visit averages 20 minutes.

Satish Bodapati
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Satish Bodapati holds a medical license as a Psychiatrist in California and Virginia providing mental health care to children/adolescents and adults. In June 2012, Dr. Bodapati was awarded the foreign equivalent of a U.S. M.D. degree from Guntur Medical College in India. In June 2013, he was admitted to the residency program in the field of General Psychiatry at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in Lubbock, TX. In June 2017, he completed his residency in the field of Psychiatry.

Kirk Ramsey
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Ramsey is board certified in general and child and adolescent psychiatry. His practice primarily focuses on medication management. He sees himself as a collaborator with therapists and counselors in caring for their shared patients and their families. He received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN. He completed his residency at West Virginia University Hospitals and WVU School of Medicine and a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the Yale Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine, and Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven and Middletown, CT.

Lawrence Stansberry IV
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Stansberry holds the position of staff psychiatrist at Talkiatry. He is board eligible in Adult Psychiatry and has been practicing for four years. Dr. Stansberry’s practice focuses on medication management and also incorporates supportive therapy techniques, typically in 30-minute follow-up visits. In some cases, Dr. Stansberry may believe that additional therapy is also needed and ask that you bring a therapist into your care team.
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Dr. Anne Phan-Huy
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Phan-Huy treats adults of all walks of life. Backed by medical and specialty training from the University of Michigan coupled with broad clinical experience, she provides bespoke care for various psychiatric concerns, including anxiety, OCD, depression, bipolar disorder and trauma-related disorders. Her treatment philosophy is to combine medication where indicated with psychotherapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. This integrative approach sets the foundation for healing and life-long well-being.
Alexandria, VA 22301
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Jennifer Street
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSN, BSN
Verified
Verified
Do you need medication for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or to support your substance abuse recovery? I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and I am looking forward to helping you cope. As a lifelong resident of the DMV area, I am aware of the challenges that you face and look forward to providing holistic psychiatric support for your emotional wellness, including medication management. Working with me, you can expect compassion, collaboration (with you and with your psychologist, if you are in therapy), holistic care, and practical guidance that can help you stay in balance

Affinity Health & Wellness, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
If you are struggling with insomnia, anxiety, panic attacks, concentration difficulties, sadness, fatigue, or depression, I would love to help you. I have found that working with clients with these symptoms are often the most thoughtful, feeling, and empathetic people I have encountered during my career in healthcare. Please know, these conditions are common, and are very treatable. I offer thorough diagnostic evaluations and medication management.

Chenhang Zou
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Zou is welcoming new patients seeking specialized treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric concerns. As a holistic psychiatrist, Dr. Zou draws from a wide-ranging toolbox of treatment options - including psychotherapy, psycho-education and lifestyle adaptations in addition to medication where appropriate. Consequently, patients benefit from a well-integrated approach to care that is both systematic and thorough.
Alexandria, VA 22301
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Dr. Weisheng Renee Mao
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
You don't know exactly how to describe it, but something feels wrong with you. You're withdrawing from friends and family. You can't relax. Sleepless nights are turning into horrible mornings and anxious evenings. You know you need help, but you're instantly overwhelmed by everything you read online. Is it your brain chemistry that's off? Do you need a new job? What exactly is psychotherapy?
Dennis Thomas Cozzens
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a board certified psychiatrist who has been in private practice for 25 years. I earned my medical degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine after which I completed an Adult Psychiatry residency at St. Vincent Medical Center in New York City and a Child Psychiatry Fellowship at Georgetown University. I also completed an Addiction Medicine Fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic. I opened my private practice in 1993. My expertise lies in treating complex presentations in a thoughtful but comprehensive manner. As emails are not Hippa Compliant please do not write. Please call the office.

David L. Charney
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
You're a successful, accomplished, busy person encountering more stresses lately. Now you're feeling strained, anxious, distracted, angry or moody. While normally you push through your difficulties all by yourself, this time it's different. You realize you could actually benefit from some professional help but your personal pride and self-reliance make this a big step to take. You also wonder: "How could anyone possibly understand everything that's on my plate?" I'm an experienced psychiatrist from the so-called Golden Age of Psychiatry, where we learned to bridge two seemingly different approaches, the psychological and biological.

Peter McGowan
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. McGowan is a board-certified adult psychiatrist with over 14 years of experience during which he has primarily treated active duty US Navy sailors, their family members, and military retirees in the outpatient setting. Dr. McGowan’s practice focuses on medication management in addition to supportive and cognitive-behavioral therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. He is a strong advocate of multiple treatment modalities and, in certain situations, may suggest that therapy and/or regular physical exercise be included in your treatment plan in order to provide the best outcome.

Natalie Desseyn
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-B
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Your mental health is nothing to be ashamed of and far too often we feel that stigma and do not seek help. Whether you are in a crisis or just feel that life is getting tough, I am here to help you work through what you are experiencing and to help you feel more like yourself. I am very passionate about healing and helping my clients to find a sustainable support system. I enjoy working with children (8+), adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, post-partum depression and anxiety, and much more.
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in Alexandria is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Alexandria 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 Alexandria 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 Alexandria, 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. Alexandria Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in Alexandria is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Alexandria 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 Alexandria 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 Alexandria, 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. Alexandria Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
How to find the right Psychiatrist?
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in Alexandria, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in Alexandria, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Alexandria as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Alexandria). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in Alexandria, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in Alexandria, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Alexandria as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Alexandria). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.