Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists in McLean, VA
My name is Moronke Aboyewa, and I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) since 2016. I am based in Maryland but work with clients across multiple states, including Virginia via a HIPAA-protected telehealth platform. If you seek a mental health provider who puts you first, and who would not judge you but would provide a non-threatening environment for self-expression, self-reflection, and self-acceptance, then look no further for you are in the right place.
My name is Moronke Aboyewa, and I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) since 2016. I am based in Maryland but work with clients across multiple states, including Virginia via a HIPAA-protected telehealth platform. If you seek a mental health provider who puts you first, and who would not judge you but would provide a non-threatening environment for self-expression, self-reflection, and self-acceptance, then look no further for you are in the right place.
My expertise spans a broad range of psychiatric challenges, encompassing conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, mood disorders, psychosis, ADHD, addiction disorders, and beyond.
I'm a psychiatric and family nurse practitioner with a doctoral degree, my professional journey spans comprehensive experiences in inpatient, community, and outpatient settings, affording me a deep understanding of diverse patient needs. Supportive therapy is included in all sessions, ensuring a holistic approach to care that addresses emotional well-being alongside other therapeutic modalities. Supportive therapy dives into fostering a safe environment for open dialogue, validating emotions, and providing guidance and coping strategies tailored to individual needs.
My expertise spans a broad range of psychiatric challenges, encompassing conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, mood disorders, psychosis, ADHD, addiction disorders, and beyond.
I'm a psychiatric and family nurse practitioner with a doctoral degree, my professional journey spans comprehensive experiences in inpatient, community, and outpatient settings, affording me a deep understanding of diverse patient needs. Supportive therapy is included in all sessions, ensuring a holistic approach to care that addresses emotional well-being alongside other therapeutic modalities. Supportive therapy dives into fostering a safe environment for open dialogue, validating emotions, and providing guidance and coping strategies tailored to individual needs.
She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma related concerns.
****To request an appointment or for more information about rates and services, please email info@vartapsychiatry.com. Further information about the practice can be found at www.vartapsychiatry.com.
She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma related concerns.
****To request an appointment or for more information about rates and services, please email info@vartapsychiatry.com. Further information about the practice can be found at www.vartapsychiatry.com.
I treat patients with disorders such as anxiety, depression, personality disorder, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
My approach to care is straightforward and clear. I always lend a listening ear and am empathetic to my patients. I have a BSN degree from Shenandoah University, an MSN degree from the University of Cincinnati, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Chatham University.
I treat patients with disorders such as anxiety, depression, personality disorder, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
My approach to care is straightforward and clear. I always lend a listening ear and am empathetic to my patients. I have a BSN degree from Shenandoah University, an MSN degree from the University of Cincinnati, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Chatham University.
I am Kedian Gooden, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) committed to assisting individuals with mental health challenges to live more productive lives and improve their functioning in society. As a PMHNP, my role is to provide safe, quality psychiatric care to individuals and their families. I am well versed in applying an evidence-based approach to conducting psychiatric assessments, medication evaluations, and management for a wide variety of mental health conditions. Furthermore, I have over 15 years of experience in healthcare, working in various positions.
I am Kedian Gooden, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) committed to assisting individuals with mental health challenges to live more productive lives and improve their functioning in society. As a PMHNP, my role is to provide safe, quality psychiatric care to individuals and their families. I am well versed in applying an evidence-based approach to conducting psychiatric assessments, medication evaluations, and management for a wide variety of mental health conditions. Furthermore, I have over 15 years of experience in healthcare, working in various positions.
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.
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.
Whether you struggle with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, relationship issues, chronic illness, pain, feeling stuck, existential/spiritual issues or simply seeking what you have been missing or what calls you, I am here to help you find the freedom, peace, love, joy and clarity you desire.
As an Advanced Practice Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Psychotherapist, I have over 35 yrs. experience in health care with all ages and a wide range of mental health and physical conditions, and 25 yrs. experience providing psychotherapy for adults. I work holistically and draw from a wide variety of frameworks, trainings, and experiences.
Whether you struggle with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, relationship issues, chronic illness, pain, feeling stuck, existential/spiritual issues or simply seeking what you have been missing or what calls you, I am here to help you find the freedom, peace, love, joy and clarity you desire.
As an Advanced Practice Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Psychotherapist, I have over 35 yrs. experience in health care with all ages and a wide range of mental health and physical conditions, and 25 yrs. experience providing psychotherapy for adults. I work holistically and draw from a wide variety of frameworks, trainings, and experiences.
Meghan Shank is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has extensive inpatient and outpatient experience treating clients with a variety of mental health diagnoses, including mood, anxiety, and attention deficit disorders. She enjoys working alongside her adult clients to help them navigate life's challenges and achieve wellness. Meghan offers psychiatric medication management both virtually and in-person at Park Psychiatry's warm and inviting office located in McLean, VA.
Meghan Shank is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has extensive inpatient and outpatient experience treating clients with a variety of mental health diagnoses, including mood, anxiety, and attention deficit disorders. She enjoys working alongside her adult clients to help them navigate life's challenges and achieve wellness. Meghan offers psychiatric medication management both virtually and in-person at Park Psychiatry's warm and inviting office located in McLean, VA.
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 Serghi’s approach to the medical act is built around the central concept of biological, psychological and social determinants to human illness. The core principle of his practice is based on the application of the scientific method to the most current medical evidence for both the diagnosis and the treatment of brain disorders. In addition to expertise in neuropsychiatric diagnoses, Dr Serghi offers both brief psychotherapeutic interventions as well as long term psychodynamic psychotherapy, in combination with medication treatment only if indicated, within the absolute privacy and comfort of the patient-doctor therapeutic space.
Dr Serghi’s approach to the medical act is built around the central concept of biological, psychological and social determinants to human illness. The core principle of his practice is based on the application of the scientific method to the most current medical evidence for both the diagnosis and the treatment of brain disorders. In addition to expertise in neuropsychiatric diagnoses, Dr Serghi offers both brief psychotherapeutic interventions as well as long term psychodynamic psychotherapy, in combination with medication treatment only if indicated, within the absolute privacy and comfort of the patient-doctor therapeutic space.
Our providers are specialized in treating Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Trichotillomania, Tics, Tourette's syndrome, ADHD, Autism, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, PTSD, Panic disorder, Bipolar disorder, Intermittent Explosive disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, Personality disorders, perinatal and post-natal mood disorders.
Godaelli Psychiatry and Mental Health Center is transforming lives through holistic medication management and supportive therapy. Our team of experienced Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioners is dedicated to providing mental health treatment to children, teens, adults, and families. They treat our patients with empathy, compassion, and a deep understanding of both the biological and psychological details of psychiatric disorders and their associated symptoms.
Our providers are specialized in treating Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Trichotillomania, Tics, Tourette's syndrome, ADHD, Autism, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, PTSD, Panic disorder, Bipolar disorder, Intermittent Explosive disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, Personality disorders, perinatal and post-natal mood disorders.
Godaelli Psychiatry and Mental Health Center is transforming lives through holistic medication management and supportive therapy. Our team of experienced Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioners is dedicated to providing mental health treatment to children, teens, adults, and families. They treat our patients with empathy, compassion, and a deep understanding of both the biological and psychological details of psychiatric disorders and their associated symptoms.
I am a Psychiatrist with dual training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry along with Adult Psychiatry. I specialize in treating mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, behavioral problems and incorporate my knowledge of psychotherapy along with psychopharmacology in my treatment approach. I provide psychotherapy and medication management as indicated, often in combination with an emphasis on care that is interactive and customized to best meet the individual needs of the person. I assess my patient's needs and tailor my approach to address them. I closely work with families as a unit of assessment and also as a unit of treatment.
I am a Psychiatrist with dual training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry along with Adult Psychiatry. I specialize in treating mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, behavioral problems and incorporate my knowledge of psychotherapy along with psychopharmacology in my treatment approach. I provide psychotherapy and medication management as indicated, often in combination with an emphasis on care that is interactive and customized to best meet the individual needs of the person. I assess my patient's needs and tailor my approach to address them. I closely work with families as a unit of assessment and also as a unit of treatment.
More than thirty percent of people with depression do not respond to medication management and psychotherapy. In these cases, where it feels like hope is lost, we can help.
More than thirty percent of people with depression do not respond to medication management and psychotherapy. In these cases, where it feels like hope is lost, we can help.
Dr. Kim is an experienced board-certified psychiatrist who provides compassionate, personal care through counseling and medication management. He received his BA with Honors in the Philosophy of Science and Medicine from the University of Chicago, his MD from the University of Illinois, and his psychiatry residency at the Loyola University Medical Center where he was Chief Resident. Dr. Kim has expertise in both psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and telemedicine. Dr. Kim is offers online appointments.
Dr. Kim is an experienced board-certified psychiatrist who provides compassionate, personal care through counseling and medication management. He received his BA with Honors in the Philosophy of Science and Medicine from the University of Chicago, his MD from the University of Illinois, and his psychiatry residency at the Loyola University Medical Center where he was Chief Resident. Dr. Kim has expertise in both psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and telemedicine. Dr. Kim is offers online appointments.
My goal is to help my patients navigate the complicated process of getting help for mental health concerns. There are so many mental health professionals and we all do different things. While I focus on medication management, I am happy to discuss all reasonable alternatives. I strive to offer unbiased, non-judgmental, culturally competent psychiatric healthcare. I want to support you in managing your conditions in a way that allows you the best quality of life with the lowest amount of medication necessary. I also want to increase access to mental health services for those in more rural areas.
My goal is to help my patients navigate the complicated process of getting help for mental health concerns. There are so many mental health professionals and we all do different things. While I focus on medication management, I am happy to discuss all reasonable alternatives. I strive to offer unbiased, non-judgmental, culturally competent psychiatric healthcare. I want to support you in managing your conditions in a way that allows you the best quality of life with the lowest amount of medication necessary. I also want to increase access to mental health services for those in more rural areas.
Dr. Nunez Brito is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She completed her training in Adult Psychiatry at Saint Elizabeth Hospital in Washington, DC and completed training in psychotherapy at the Washington Psychoanalytic Institute and the Baltimore Washington Institute. Served as Medical Director of Outpatient Services at Suburban Hospital John Hopkins Medicine. Offers a solid base of vast clinical experience in combination with psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological interventions. Works in a collaborative, warm, and open minded style with her patients. Offers in person and on line appointments.
Dr. Nunez Brito is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She completed her training in Adult Psychiatry at Saint Elizabeth Hospital in Washington, DC and completed training in psychotherapy at the Washington Psychoanalytic Institute and the Baltimore Washington Institute. Served as Medical Director of Outpatient Services at Suburban Hospital John Hopkins Medicine. Offers a solid base of vast clinical experience in combination with psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological interventions. Works in a collaborative, warm, and open minded style with her patients. Offers in person and on line appointments.
At Avana Wellness Center our providers are specialized in Anxiety, Depression, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) , Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Bipolar Disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder(OCD), opposition defiant disorder (ODD), Self harming, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD), Women's Mental health and more.
Avana Wellness Center is an outpatient mental health practice located in McLean, Virginia. we offer psychiatry, therapy services and our providers at AWC are devoted to offering compassionate, personalized care to address a wide range of mental health conditions. Additionally at our practice we also offer Spravato and Exomind services.
At Avana Wellness Center our providers are specialized in Anxiety, Depression, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) , Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Bipolar Disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder(OCD), opposition defiant disorder (ODD), Self harming, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD), Women's Mental health and more.
Avana Wellness Center is an outpatient mental health practice located in McLean, Virginia. we offer psychiatry, therapy services and our providers at AWC are devoted to offering compassionate, personalized care to address a wide range of mental health conditions. Additionally at our practice we also offer Spravato and Exomind services.
At Sound Body & Mind Psychiatric Services, we recognize that both emotional and physical factors contribute to the development of psychiatric symptoms. Genetics, environment and specific stressors or traumatic events can also play an important role. Finally, an individual's character, personality, temperament, and resilence all contribute to the clinical picture, and can shape the types of symptoms we see and the prognosis. No two individuals are exactly alike and therefore, no two individuals experience psychiatric symptoms in the exact same way. This is why we create a unique treatment plan to target your specific experience.
At Sound Body & Mind Psychiatric Services, we recognize that both emotional and physical factors contribute to the development of psychiatric symptoms. Genetics, environment and specific stressors or traumatic events can also play an important role. Finally, an individual's character, personality, temperament, and resilence all contribute to the clinical picture, and can shape the types of symptoms we see and the prognosis. No two individuals are exactly alike and therefore, no two individuals experience psychiatric symptoms in the exact same way. This is why we create a unique treatment plan to target your specific experience.
Denise Crosson is a nurse practitioner board certified in family and psychiatric mental health. I work with children and adults to provide medication management and therapy to address all general psychiatric conditions including mood disorders, functional limitations, and thought disorders. I most enjoy being able to assist people to achieve optimal mental health wellness and stability. I have a lifelong interest in better understanding people in order to better help them meet their own goals for themselves. When it comes to working with patients, I am passionate about providing care to improve access to care.
Denise Crosson is a nurse practitioner board certified in family and psychiatric mental health. I work with children and adults to provide medication management and therapy to address all general psychiatric conditions including mood disorders, functional limitations, and thought disorders. I most enjoy being able to assist people to achieve optimal mental health wellness and stability. I have a lifelong interest in better understanding people in order to better help them meet their own goals for themselves. When it comes to working with patients, I am passionate about providing care to improve access to care.
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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.