Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists in Falls Church, VA
Much of my focus is on treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, and on post-traumatic stress disorder.
My training is in Adult Psychiatry from the University of Washington in Seattle. I also completed a fellowship in Geriatric psychiatry from the University of Maryland.
Much of my focus is on treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, and on post-traumatic stress disorder.
My training is in Adult Psychiatry from the University of Washington in Seattle. I also completed a fellowship in Geriatric psychiatry from the University of Maryland.
• Trauma.
• Medications
• Therapy - CBT / DBT / Positive Psychology
• Activation + Purpose
+ Growth/Mental Resilience using the mindset of Champion-winning Athletes
• Trauma.
• Medications
• Therapy - CBT / DBT / Positive Psychology
• Activation + Purpose
+ Growth/Mental Resilience using the mindset of Champion-winning Athletes
My mission is to not only help adolescents and young adults overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, and stress, but to set them on a path to live their best life through transformative thinking, belief building, and effective action. It is incredibly rewarding to see young people get better and learn powerful skills to set them up for success as they prepare for the next chapter of their lives. No need to sit in a waiting room or wait weeks to be seen. Clients receive compassionate and timely treatment in the comfort and convenience of their home.
My mission is to not only help adolescents and young adults overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, and stress, but to set them on a path to live their best life through transformative thinking, belief building, and effective action. It is incredibly rewarding to see young people get better and learn powerful skills to set them up for success as they prepare for the next chapter of their lives. No need to sit in a waiting room or wait weeks to be seen. Clients receive compassionate and timely treatment in the comfort and convenience of their home.
My ideal client is someone seeking clarity and peace of mind but feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, mood swings, or life transitions. They may be struggling to manage daily responsibilities, relationships, or emotions. They want to feel more balanced, in control, and heard. Their goal is to understand their mental health and find practical, lasting solutions. They’re looking for a provider who listens with empathy and helps them heal and grow with respect and support.
My ideal client is someone seeking clarity and peace of mind but feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, mood swings, or life transitions. They may be struggling to manage daily responsibilities, relationships, or emotions. They want to feel more balanced, in control, and heard. Their goal is to understand their mental health and find practical, lasting solutions. They’re looking for a provider who listens with empathy and helps them heal and grow with respect and support.
We are accepting New Clients. We see patients Mondays through Fridays. We offer Medication Management and Counseling/Psychotherapy Face to face or via our Telepsychiatry Services throughout Virginia and Maryland. Our team of experienced mental health professionals includes Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and Licensed Therapists. We care for adults, adolescents, and children, ages 5 and above. We accept most insurance plans including Medicare.
We are accepting New Clients. We see patients Mondays through Fridays. We offer Medication Management and Counseling/Psychotherapy Face to face or via our Telepsychiatry Services throughout Virginia and Maryland. Our team of experienced mental health professionals includes Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and Licensed Therapists. We care for adults, adolescents, and children, ages 5 and above. We accept most insurance plans including Medicare.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist, conducts full psychiatric evaluations with children, adolescents, and adults. Experienced in the treatment of a variety of clinical concerns, including Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), intellectual disabilities, Autism spectrum disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, and psychosis. After adult psychiatry training in Virginia Commonwealth University, Dr. Altahir completed his fellowship studies at Penn state University in 2005.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist, conducts full psychiatric evaluations with children, adolescents, and adults. Experienced in the treatment of a variety of clinical concerns, including Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), intellectual disabilities, Autism spectrum disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, and psychosis. After adult psychiatry training in Virginia Commonwealth University, Dr. Altahir completed his fellowship studies at Penn state University in 2005.
She spent much of her career as an RN working in a busy level one trauma center as a staff nurse, charge nurse, preceptor, trauma nurse, and unit supervisor before deciding to pursue advanced clinical education.
Upon becoming licensed as a Family Nurse Practitioner she continued to work in emergency departments managing the care of patients with medical and psychiatric emergencies in the role of the primary provider.
She spent much of her career as an RN working in a busy level one trauma center as a staff nurse, charge nurse, preceptor, trauma nurse, and unit supervisor before deciding to pursue advanced clinical education.
Upon becoming licensed as a Family Nurse Practitioner she continued to work in emergency departments managing the care of patients with medical and psychiatric emergencies in the role of the primary provider.
Omiah Behavioral Health & Wellness LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, CRNP, PMHNP, BC
Falls Church, VA 22042
We serve children, adolescents and adults and treat a range of mental health conditions such as but not limited to Bipolar disorders, PTSD, OCD, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and Schizophrenia.
Accepting New Clients in Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. Whether online or in-person, we believe the right for every individual is to receive quality mental health services. Understanding each person’s experience is different, we consider all aspects of your life and treat the WHOLE person not just symptoms. Our clinicians are experienced providers who create partnership with each client, actively listen to your personal goals regarding treatment, uphold the dignity and integrity of each client, and are invested in your journey towards mental health wellness.
We serve children, adolescents and adults and treat a range of mental health conditions such as but not limited to Bipolar disorders, PTSD, OCD, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and Schizophrenia.
Accepting New Clients in Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. Whether online or in-person, we believe the right for every individual is to receive quality mental health services. Understanding each person’s experience is different, we consider all aspects of your life and treat the WHOLE person not just symptoms. Our clinicians are experienced providers who create partnership with each client, actively listen to your personal goals regarding treatment, uphold the dignity and integrity of each client, and are invested in your journey towards mental health wellness.
I treat a wide range of mental health/psychiatric conditions, including but not limited to; mood disturbances, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, OCD, PTSD and ADHD.
Greetings! I am a doctoral prepared board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP) with over 12 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics in mental health. My approach is patient-centered and holistic, creating a partnership with each client to help improve quality of life. I use an integrative approach which includes a combination of lifestyle, nutrition, and traditional medication recommendations, when necessary. I believe in advocating for patient empowerment, clear communication and education to achieve set goals.
I treat a wide range of mental health/psychiatric conditions, including but not limited to; mood disturbances, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, OCD, PTSD and ADHD.
Greetings! I am a doctoral prepared board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP) with over 12 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics in mental health. My approach is patient-centered and holistic, creating a partnership with each client to help improve quality of life. I use an integrative approach which includes a combination of lifestyle, nutrition, and traditional medication recommendations, when necessary. I believe in advocating for patient empowerment, clear communication and education to achieve set goals.
Edward (Ed) Stern
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, APRN
6 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046
Waitlist for new clients
Are you looking for a psychiatric prescriber that will listen to your needs? Someone who takes the time to work with you and your goals? Someone who accepts you for who you are and where you want to be? Then we should talk. Ed and his entire team work with patients who are seeking help for depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, OCD, and much more. He integrates modern approaches to the science of mental health and wants you to meet your goals. Ed a member of the LGBTQ community and assures that all folx, no matter their gender, sexuality, or life status, is equally respected.
Are you looking for a psychiatric prescriber that will listen to your needs? Someone who takes the time to work with you and your goals? Someone who accepts you for who you are and where you want to be? Then we should talk. Ed and his entire team work with patients who are seeking help for depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, OCD, and much more. He integrates modern approaches to the science of mental health and wants you to meet your goals. Ed a member of the LGBTQ community and assures that all folx, no matter their gender, sexuality, or life status, is equally respected.
We provide personal and effective mental health services to the residents of Virginia.
We provide personal and effective mental health services to the residents of Virginia.
Queer Ear Mental Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, APRN
2 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046
Waitlist for new clients
Do you want Queer care by queer folx? The LGBTQIA+ (we embrace "Queer") community has the right to seek mental health medication just as we are. Perhaps you or your child are seeking medication management for anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, or mood disorders. Maybe you're trans/non-binary/gender-nonconforming or gay/lesbian and are tired of explaining our lifestyle to prescribers. Perhaps you're anxious or depressed about app dating or a recent kink or OnlyFans effort. Maybe you're not out (or fully out) and need medication to help the anxiety. Then, you deserve affirming and competent care.
Do you want Queer care by queer folx? The LGBTQIA+ (we embrace "Queer") community has the right to seek mental health medication just as we are. Perhaps you or your child are seeking medication management for anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, or mood disorders. Maybe you're trans/non-binary/gender-nonconforming or gay/lesbian and are tired of explaining our lifestyle to prescribers. Perhaps you're anxious or depressed about app dating or a recent kink or OnlyFans effort. Maybe you're not out (or fully out) and need medication to help the anxiety. Then, you deserve affirming and competent care.
Potomac Shores Mental Health & Wellness LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22043
I understand that navigating mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia can feel overwhelming. My goal is to help you regain control of your life by offering comprehensive care that addresses both your mental and physical health. I provide IV infusion therapy, weight loss management, hormone replacement, and nutraceuticals to support your journey. Together, we can create a personalized plan to achieve balance, well-being, and lasting results. When you're ready to start healing, I’ll be here to guide you forward.
I understand that navigating mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia can feel overwhelming. My goal is to help you regain control of your life by offering comprehensive care that addresses both your mental and physical health. I provide IV infusion therapy, weight loss management, hormone replacement, and nutraceuticals to support your journey. Together, we can create a personalized plan to achieve balance, well-being, and lasting results. When you're ready to start healing, I’ll be here to guide you forward.
My interest lies in diagnosis and treatment of mood /affective disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma/stress related conditions, eating disorders and psychosis.
I am a Board Certified adult psychiatrist with subspecialty training and certification in Consultation Liaison (C-L) psychiatry. I have extensive clinical experience in working with inpatient and outpatient population. During my extra year of training in C-L Psychiatry, I learned to integrate medical conditions into mental health. I am experienced in working with people from different cultural background and have learned to incorporate cultural factors into the treatment process. I believe in providing collaborative care, and would like to involve parents and families to provide best available treatment.
My interest lies in diagnosis and treatment of mood /affective disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma/stress related conditions, eating disorders and psychosis.
I am a Board Certified adult psychiatrist with subspecialty training and certification in Consultation Liaison (C-L) psychiatry. I have extensive clinical experience in working with inpatient and outpatient population. During my extra year of training in C-L Psychiatry, I learned to integrate medical conditions into mental health. I am experienced in working with people from different cultural background and have learned to incorporate cultural factors into the treatment process. I believe in providing collaborative care, and would like to involve parents and families to provide best available treatment.
As an integrative practitioner, I believe in a mind, body, spirit approach to treatment. I provide thoughtful, personalized care for adults, adolescents, and children, offering medication in the context of your full story. More than symptom relief, my goal is to encourage healing.
For over 25 years as a medical doctor, I understand not only that physical health and mental health are inextricably linked, but also that spirituality can play an important part in true healing. Together, we can explore what is causing imbalance in your life, and find ways to provide stability and agency, vs fear and anxiety.
As an integrative practitioner, I believe in a mind, body, spirit approach to treatment. I provide thoughtful, personalized care for adults, adolescents, and children, offering medication in the context of your full story. More than symptom relief, my goal is to encourage healing.
For over 25 years as a medical doctor, I understand not only that physical health and mental health are inextricably linked, but also that spirituality can play an important part in true healing. Together, we can explore what is causing imbalance in your life, and find ways to provide stability and agency, vs fear and anxiety.
My special focus is on women, mood, anxiety, ADHD testing AND treatment, depression, OCD, PTSD, bipolar, and more!
I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and women living with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, stress, and body image and self-esteem issues. Additionally, I have worked in healthcare in 5 countries and I am familiar with many cultures. I offer ADHD testing and ADHD treatment for adolescents, men, & women.
My special focus is on women, mood, anxiety, ADHD testing AND treatment, depression, OCD, PTSD, bipolar, and more!
I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and women living with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, stress, and body image and self-esteem issues. Additionally, I have worked in healthcare in 5 countries and I am familiar with many cultures. I offer ADHD testing and ADHD treatment for adolescents, men, & women.
I diagnose and treat the full spectrum of mental illness, including anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD and bipolar disorder.
Embark on your healing journey with Dr. Zou, a Board-certified psychiatrist who blends the precision of medicine with the art of psychotherapy. Trained at Emory and UAlabama, Dr. Zou is expert at integrating medication management and psychotherapy, including CBT. But her approach is not just about effective treatment; it's about empowering you with self-knowledge and tools for sustainable mental well-being. With Dr. Zou, you can explore a personalized, empathetic approach that resonates uniquely with you.
I diagnose and treat the full spectrum of mental illness, including anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD and bipolar disorder.
Embark on your healing journey with Dr. Zou, a Board-certified psychiatrist who blends the precision of medicine with the art of psychotherapy. Trained at Emory and UAlabama, Dr. Zou is expert at integrating medication management and psychotherapy, including CBT. But her approach is not just about effective treatment; it's about empowering you with self-knowledge and tools for sustainable mental well-being. With Dr. Zou, you can explore a personalized, empathetic approach that resonates uniquely with you.
I am a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist, offering culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed, LGBT-inclusive and highly-individualized care to children, adolescents and young adults.
As a physician, I provide a holistic assessment for potential medical, dietary, environmental and lifestyle factors that could be affecting your mental health, offering evidence-based medications when appropriate. As a therapist, I use principles of CBT, DBT, ERP, mindfulness and motivational techniques to deepen awareness and inspire change.
I am a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist, offering culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed, LGBT-inclusive and highly-individualized care to children, adolescents and young adults.
As a physician, I provide a holistic assessment for potential medical, dietary, environmental and lifestyle factors that could be affecting your mental health, offering evidence-based medications when appropriate. As a therapist, I use principles of CBT, DBT, ERP, mindfulness and motivational techniques to deepen awareness and inspire change.
Dr. Rafiq is certified as an Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. NV Mental Health is the culmination of one man’s dedication to patient care and mental wellbeing. Dr. Rafiq understands the importance of doctor-patient communication, whether the patient is an adult with all range of psychiatric needs such as anxiety, depression or other mood disorders or a child battling a mood disorder, ADHD or Autism. Dr. Rafiq efficiently evaluates each patient’s unique challenges, learning what is at the root of the situation, then helps that patient move toward positive mental health.
Dr. Rafiq is certified as an Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. NV Mental Health is the culmination of one man’s dedication to patient care and mental wellbeing. Dr. Rafiq understands the importance of doctor-patient communication, whether the patient is an adult with all range of psychiatric needs such as anxiety, depression or other mood disorders or a child battling a mood disorder, ADHD or Autism. Dr. Rafiq efficiently evaluates each patient’s unique challenges, learning what is at the root of the situation, then helps that patient move toward positive mental health.
I believe in a holistic and client-oriented approach to medication management. I believe it is important to consider a client's personal beliefs, spiritual values and cultural diversity when providing care. My goal is to break stigma regarding mental health and teach my clients the important of taking care of their own mind and body.
I believe in a holistic and client-oriented approach to medication management. I believe it is important to consider a client's personal beliefs, spiritual values and cultural diversity when providing care. My goal is to break stigma regarding mental health and teach my clients the important of taking care of their own mind and body.
See more therapy options for Falls Church
Nearby Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists Searches for Falls Church
- Alexandria
- Annandale
- Arlington
- Chantilly
- Community
- Fairfax
- Fairfax Station
- Jefferson Manor
- McLean
- Springfield
- Tysons
- Vienna
Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.