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Gift of Dreams Wellness and Consulting, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MDiv, MPH, MSN
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20002
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!
(301) 327-2817 View (301) 327-2817
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Mental Wealth By Dr. Azad
Psychiatrist, DO, MSc
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20006  (Online Only)
Mental Wealth provides premier psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults in DC, MD, and VA. We believe that seeing a mental health professional is a powerful tool to help you reach your maximum potential. While we aren’t about labeling or focusing on weaknesses, we are about identifying what you want out of life and working together to create a path that will enable you to start getting closer to reaching personal and professional goals. We help you understand the nature of your difficulties and make lasting progress towards achieving the life you have always wanted.
Mental Wealth provides premier psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults in DC, MD, and VA. We believe that seeing a mental health professional is a powerful tool to help you reach your maximum potential. While we aren’t about labeling or focusing on weaknesses, we are about identifying what you want out of life and working together to create a path that will enable you to start getting closer to reaching personal and professional goals. We help you understand the nature of your difficulties and make lasting progress towards achieving the life you have always wanted.
(202) 791-4892 View (202) 791-4892
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Swati Divakarla
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20006  (Online Only)
Dr. Swati Divakarla is a Board-Certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist. She has experience working in a variety of clinical settings. She uses evidence based medicine as a guide in medication management of a variety of psychiatric symptoms. She has also had experience in multiple modalities of psychotherapy. She has had experience with working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and presenting with a variety of symptoms and problems.
Dr. Swati Divakarla is a Board-Certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist. She has experience working in a variety of clinical settings. She uses evidence based medicine as a guide in medication management of a variety of psychiatric symptoms. She has also had experience in multiple modalities of psychotherapy. She has had experience with working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and presenting with a variety of symptoms and problems.
(202) 915-6420 View (202) 915-6420
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Aastha Krebs
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MBA
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005
Dr. Aastha Krebs is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. Recognized for her exceptional and compassionate care, she was honored with the Excellence in Nursing Award by the Good Samaritan Foundation. Dr. Krebs has authored peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters in psychiatric nursing and health policy. Dr. Krebs focuses on treating clients across the lifespan including children, adolescents, and adults.
Dr. Aastha Krebs is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. Recognized for her exceptional and compassionate care, she was honored with the Excellence in Nursing Award by the Good Samaritan Foundation. Dr. Krebs has authored peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters in psychiatric nursing and health policy. Dr. Krebs focuses on treating clients across the lifespan including children, adolescents, and adults.
(855) 729-1455 View (855) 729-1455
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R Curtis Bristol
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20036
My patients live and work in a global environment with complicated interpersonal problems compounded by economic, political, cultural and religious pressures. Through extensive education, experience and world travel I have built the capacity to provide a neutral, private and safe environment permitting the pursuit of solutions for acute mental health problems as well as longer term, intensive psychoanalytic treatment. I am a board certified psychiatrist with a medical degree from University of Southern California. As a psychoanalyst I completed the curriculum and treatment of cases through the Baltimore-Washington Institute for Psychoanalysis under the auspices of the American Psychoanalytic Association.
My patients live and work in a global environment with complicated interpersonal problems compounded by economic, political, cultural and religious pressures. Through extensive education, experience and world travel I have built the capacity to provide a neutral, private and safe environment permitting the pursuit of solutions for acute mental health problems as well as longer term, intensive psychoanalytic treatment. I am a board certified psychiatrist with a medical degree from University of Southern California. As a psychoanalyst I completed the curriculum and treatment of cases through the Baltimore-Washington Institute for Psychoanalysis under the auspices of the American Psychoanalytic Association.
(202) 470-1496 View (202) 470-1496
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Dr. Ifeanyi Olele - Genesis Psychiatric Solutions
Psychiatrist, DO, MBA, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20004
Thank you so much for considering Genesis Psychiatric Solutions. It is really a big step. Here are some reasons why people contact us: We work with busy professionals, healthcare workers, entrepreneurs, influencers, and creatives that are dealing with depression, anxiety, sleep issues, workplace stress/burnout, grief or trauma, OCD, and ADHD. We do not see you as a disorder, but a person who wants to improve their quality of life. We factor your total wellness and address it in your treatment.
Thank you so much for considering Genesis Psychiatric Solutions. It is really a big step. Here are some reasons why people contact us: We work with busy professionals, healthcare workers, entrepreneurs, influencers, and creatives that are dealing with depression, anxiety, sleep issues, workplace stress/burnout, grief or trauma, OCD, and ADHD. We do not see you as a disorder, but a person who wants to improve their quality of life. We factor your total wellness and address it in your treatment.
(202) 516-1137 View (202) 516-1137
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Washington Ctr for Women's & Children's Wellness
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20008
You don't have to suffer alone anymore. We specialize in taking excellent care of women and children. Our focus is on the overall wellness of the person, not merely the individual symptoms or diagnoses. We listen to you and work with you to reach the life you deserve.
You don't have to suffer alone anymore. We specialize in taking excellent care of women and children. Our focus is on the overall wellness of the person, not merely the individual symptoms or diagnoses. We listen to you and work with you to reach the life you deserve.
(301) 679-7575 View (301) 679-7575
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Dr. Tonisha Melvin
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, CRRN, ANP-C, PMHNPBC, RYT-200
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20002
Dr. Tonisha Melvin is the President and Co-CEO of DMV Medical Group, LLC located in Kensington, MD. She is an advocate for her clients. Her goal is to provide a safe space working with, encouraging, and supporting you so that you reach your optimal mental health goals. She provides healing and hope in a holistic way while utilizing evidence-based strategies along the way.
Dr. Tonisha Melvin is the President and Co-CEO of DMV Medical Group, LLC located in Kensington, MD. She is an advocate for her clients. Her goal is to provide a safe space working with, encouraging, and supporting you so that you reach your optimal mental health goals. She provides healing and hope in a holistic way while utilizing evidence-based strategies along the way.
(240) 929-1578 View (240) 929-1578
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Global Psychiatric and Psychotherapy services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNPcPMH
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20008
I can help. I have been in practice 20 plus years maintaining family's health, with a focus on psychiatric care and psychotherapy. I participate in the following insurance plans: Atena, UHC, Oxford. I am awaiting BCBS, Tricare and Medicaide. . I provide super bills that may be submitted to the insurance companies. I specialize in Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Bipolar.
I can help. I have been in practice 20 plus years maintaining family's health, with a focus on psychiatric care and psychotherapy. I participate in the following insurance plans: Atena, UHC, Oxford. I am awaiting BCBS, Tricare and Medicaide. . I provide super bills that may be submitted to the insurance companies. I specialize in Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Bipolar.
(240) 716-6571 View (240) 716-6571
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La Tanya Wallace
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20020
Welcome! - Are you tired long waiting lists and slow progress with weekly individual therapy? - Motivated to kickstart a life or personal goal? - Trying to cope with recent challenges: professional, athletic, personal, health or life transition that you want to heal from NOW, and Move Forward? - Do you travel for work or personal reasons and struggle with getting the help you need, to heal sooner? Therapy Intensives may be exactly what you need to heal and Move On. Attain and sustain lifestyle changes, enhance sports performance, creative, personal goals. Overcome mental or performance blocks. I service: CA, WA, OR, TX, DC, FL.
Welcome! - Are you tired long waiting lists and slow progress with weekly individual therapy? - Motivated to kickstart a life or personal goal? - Trying to cope with recent challenges: professional, athletic, personal, health or life transition that you want to heal from NOW, and Move Forward? - Do you travel for work or personal reasons and struggle with getting the help you need, to heal sooner? Therapy Intensives may be exactly what you need to heal and Move On. Attain and sustain lifestyle changes, enhance sports performance, creative, personal goals. Overcome mental or performance blocks. I service: CA, WA, OR, TX, DC, FL.
(619) 473-7437 View (619) 473-7437
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Ramia Gupta, MD PC
Psychiatrist, MD, FAPA
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20009
An increasing number of people suffer from depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. Having a mental health disorder can be frightening and overwhelming especially when one doesn’t know where to go to for help. My practice offers that place where I attempt to answer your questions and allay your fears. My work with my patients emphasizes compassion, empathy and support. During the initial assessment, I conduct a detailed Diagnostic evaluation in order to devise an Individualized and Comprehensive Treatment plan unique to the needs of each patient. I am Board Certified in both General and Forensic Psychiatry.
An increasing number of people suffer from depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. Having a mental health disorder can be frightening and overwhelming especially when one doesn’t know where to go to for help. My practice offers that place where I attempt to answer your questions and allay your fears. My work with my patients emphasizes compassion, empathy and support. During the initial assessment, I conduct a detailed Diagnostic evaluation in order to devise an Individualized and Comprehensive Treatment plan unique to the needs of each patient. I am Board Certified in both General and Forensic Psychiatry.
(571) 536-7421 View (571) 536-7421
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Lauren Skeffington LaPierre
Physician Assistant, MS, PA-C
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20007
Psychiatry - - Accepting NEW patients - - In person and virtual - - Board-certified, Psychiatric PA, with 10 years of experience in internal medicine and psychiatry. I am a comprehensive and compassionate medical provider and value evidence-based care of the whole person. I incorporate multiple treatment modalities in addition to medication management such as therapy, nutrition optimization and health coaching. Accepting patients for medication management and therapy. Locations: Alexandria (District Psychiatry and Wellness) and Fairfax (Mantra Mental Health)
Psychiatry - - Accepting NEW patients - - In person and virtual - - Board-certified, Psychiatric PA, with 10 years of experience in internal medicine and psychiatry. I am a comprehensive and compassionate medical provider and value evidence-based care of the whole person. I incorporate multiple treatment modalities in addition to medication management such as therapy, nutrition optimization and health coaching. Accepting patients for medication management and therapy. Locations: Alexandria (District Psychiatry and Wellness) and Fairfax (Mantra Mental Health)
(571) 601-4613 View (571) 601-4613
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JC Health Center, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20011  (Online Only)
Hi there. Do you feel down, depressed, changes in appetite, feel anxious, can’t stop worrying about things, have low motivation, can’t get out of bed? Is it hard to pay attention and complete tasks? Do you suffer from nightmares due to past trauma? Does your heart race and do you have panic attacks? I am here to tell you that you are not alone in your journey. I will listen to your concerns in a safe and positive space and, working together in partnership, help you find the solutions you are looking for. As an experienced professional, I will support you with the best quality care you deserve through medication.
Hi there. Do you feel down, depressed, changes in appetite, feel anxious, can’t stop worrying about things, have low motivation, can’t get out of bed? Is it hard to pay attention and complete tasks? Do you suffer from nightmares due to past trauma? Does your heart race and do you have panic attacks? I am here to tell you that you are not alone in your journey. I will listen to your concerns in a safe and positive space and, working together in partnership, help you find the solutions you are looking for. As an experienced professional, I will support you with the best quality care you deserve through medication.
(301) 690-9353 View (301) 690-9353
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Tina Safavi
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20006
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
(667) 226-9711 View (667) 226-9711
Photo of Lise Van Susteren, Psychiatrist in District of Columbia
Lise Van Susteren
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20009
(877) 806-6497 View (877) 806-6497

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Women's Issues Psychiatrists

How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?

It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.

How can women prepare for therapy?

Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.

How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?

Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.