PTSD Psychiatrists in Virginia

My approach to care is both traditional, prescribing evidence-based psychiatric medications, and holistic, incorporating natural treatments such as vitamins, supplements, lifestyle modifications, nutrition, exercise, and stress management. I believe in the mind-body-spirit connection, viewing individuals as whole beings rather than a collection of symptoms, echoing the philosophy of Hippocrates, the "Father of Medicine." My holistic philosophy is evident in my skillful management of psychotropic medications and my integration of psychotherapy, including supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic therapy. My primary interest lies in exploring the relationship between mental, physical, and spiritual health. I find great fulfillment in helping others and go beyond diagnosis and treatment by conducting thorough mental health assessments to ensure accurate identification of psychiatric conditions. What sets me apart is my commitment to patient education, empowering individuals and their families with a deep understanding of their conditions and treatment plans, including medication as part of a comprehensive care strategy.

I am dually board-certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC), providing care across all age groups. I am fluent in English, Hindi, and Malayalam, and licensed to practice in Florida, New York, Texas, and Georgia. My academic background includes a Post-Master's Certification from Florida State University, a Master of Science from D'Youville College in Buffalo, NY, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Delhi University, and a Master's Degree in Social Work from the Delhi School of Social Work. I am a member of the American Nurses Association, and I was invited to join Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) as a graduate nursing student for my excellence in scholarship and outstanding achievements in nursing. I have contributed to several U.S. nursing journals and magazines and have published and presented research articles in international peer-reviewed journals, maintaining an active academic presence through platforms like Google Scholar and ResearchGate. My hands-on experience spans assessing, treating, and evaluating patients with a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, at institutions such as Mindful Behavioral Healthcare, AdventHealth Hospital, and Park Place Behavioral Health Care. My international experience includes roles in Canada, where I further developed my expertise in geriatric psychiatry, and I have also worked in addiction medicine, grief counseling, and primary care. In addition to my clinical work, I serve as a clinical instructor, sharing my knowledge and insights with future healthcare professionals.

Outside of my professional life, I enjoy reading, writing, beach activities, hiking, and traveling with my family. I am also actively involved in charitable work through the Lions Club. I live by the principle: "Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." (Luke 6:38) Indeed, I believe that it is in giving that we truly receive.

My treatment approach begins with establishing a good therapeutic rapport with my patients and listening to them so that they feel heard. I like to spend time providing psychoeducation on medications when discussing the treatment plan. My practice focuses on medication management primarily, but may incorporate supportive psychotherapy during medication visits. I may recommend additional psychotherapy if I feel a patient may benefit from this. My current practice does not include the use of any controlled substance medications, such as stimulants, benzodiazepines, and certain sleep aids.

I am an adult psychiatrist specializing in medication management and psychotherapy, with a strong focus on nutrition, wellness, and mindfulness. I primarily provide supportive psychotherapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help patients better understand and address their stressors. I take a holistic approach to care, emphasizing the emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being of my patients. My goal is to inspire meaningful, sustainable changes in patients' lives through compassionate, comprehensive treatment.

I earned my combined MD/MPH degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and completed my psychiatry residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System, one of the nation's leading public healthcare systems. During my residency, I gained broad experience in diverse areas of psychiatry, including inpatient psychiatry, emergency psychiatry, outpatient care, psychotherapy, hypnosis, child and adolescent psychiatry, consultation-liaison psychiatry, psycho-oncology, and addiction psychiatry.

I practice patient-centered and trauma-informed care, valuing patient autonomy and collaborative decision-making, and acknowledging the burden many people carry from intersecting oppressions. I believe therapy is important, often equally important as medication, or more, and will work together with you to make a realistic treatment plan that will fit into your life. I also have a niche working with people with complicated relationships with their bodies, whether due to disordered eating, gender dysphoria, chronic illness/disability, or trauma. I welcome LGBTQ+ patients, including trans and non-binary adults. I also enjoy working with patients with OCD, as well as autistic/neurodivergent adults (including those seeking adult autism evaluation). Please note Talkiatry is most appropriate for autistic patients with Level 1 (or case-by-case Level 2) support needs and who are verbal.

Regarding eating disorders: please note that for patient safety, per Talkiatry policy, I am unable to work with patients with current active anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa (or significant relapse in the last 6 months), or with patients requiring current regular medical or lab monitoring for complications of binge-eating disorder or ARFID. Bariatric surgery patients are welcome if medically stable. Patients with current disordered eating that does not rise to the level of a formal diagnosis of anorexia or bulimia, or with a past history of anorexia or bulimia in sustained remission, will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis at the first appointment.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist with a BA in musicology and cognitive science from Oberlin College, an MD from Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, and I completed my general adult psychiatry residency at Duke University.

I offer a holistic approach when caring for individuals dealing with mental illness as well as phase of life circumstances. I believe in treating the whole person and attending to physical, spiritual, and mental health. I provide supportive, cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, and psychodynamic therapy skills that complement medication management in order to help improve wellness.

I am a triple board-certified psychiatrist in Adult Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine. I completed my post-doctoral residency and fellowship training at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. I have served as an active US Army officer and recently separated from the US Army after 11 years of service. In my most recent role, I served as the Deputy Chief of the Department of Behavioral Health at Fort Campbell, KY, where I provided clinical and administrative supervision, as well as mentorship and guidance for an interdisciplinary team of over 140 personnel. I maintained oversight of behavioral health care being delivered through 11 clinics and satellite locations, providing patient care for over 30,000 beneficiaries. While in leadership, I continued to provide direct patient care for service members and dependents, including child and adolescent populations. Due to my experience with this unique population, I have extensive experience in treating individuals with trauma.

I am passionate about and experienced in providing holistic, thoughtful, evidence-based care for patients with depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma-related disorders, relationship issues, and struggles with self-image. I believe empathy and understanding are the most fundamental components of the doctor-patient relationship. I provide psychiatric medication management and integrate supportive psychotherapy, elements of dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), stress management techniques, and lifestyle interventions to meet patients where they are and collaborate toward improvement and optimization of their wellness. Occasionally, when appropriate, I may recommend adding a therapist to your care team for further benefit.

I completed my undergraduate education at Rutgers University and earned my medical degree at Ross University. I completed my psychiatry residency training at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center with training at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, additionally serving as Chief Resident at Columbia University's Outpatient Adult Psychiatry Eye-6 clinic.

I foster a respectful, non-judgmental space where communication is clear and care is recovery oriented. I prioritize building a therapeutic relationship grounded in empathy and trust to support each patient's unique path to wellness. I specialize in mood disorders, psychosis, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist with seven years of clinical experience treating adults in both outpatient and inpatient settings. I earned my medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed my psychiatry residency at the University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt. I speak English and conversational Romanian.

I begin with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to create a personalized treatment plan aligned with the patient's goals. I use evidence-based medication management and offer supportive psychotherapy and psychoeducation to empower patients throughout their treatment journey.

I value professionalism, honesty, and shared decision-making, using these principles to guide my evidence-based approach to care. My process is rooted in understanding each patient as a whole person, not just a diagnosis. I consider a patient's history, environment, relationships, and personal journey to provide practical, individualized support that empowers them to reach their goals.

I am an adult psychiatrist who completed my training at George Washington University and earned my medical degree from the University of Missouri–Kansas City. I am deeply passionate about global mental health and am dedicated to educating my community.

My practice focuses on medication management, which I typically offer in conjunction with supportive therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. I may determine that additional therapy is also needed and ask that you bring a therapist into your care team to provide the best outcome.

I am an attending psychiatrist at Talkiatry, Board certified in adult psychiatry, and have been practicing for over 6 years. I completed my residency at Westchester Medical Center/New York Medical College. I have experience working in private practice at the Institute for Family Therapy in Miami, and have also worked as an outpatient psychiatrist at Montefiore in NY and INOVA outpatient clinic in Virginia.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist. While I primarily focus on medication management, I understand that mental health often requires approaches from multiple perspectives. Psychodynamic and supportive therapies are offered on an as-needed basis in addition to medication management. New patients are provided 60 minutes for initial visits, and follow-ups are given 30 minutes.

I graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, NC, and completed my adult psychiatry residency training at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System in Richmond, VA. My training has positioned me to care for adults of all ages with a wide spectrum of mental health disorders and related conditions. During my residency, I sought out additional experience working with patients undergoing treatment for HIV, patients with trauma-related disorders, and the LGBTQ+ population.

I greatly value connecting with my patients. I am gentle yet direct in my approach and use a shared decision-making process to design a treatment plan that aligns with my patients' goals. I provide psychoeducation for diagnoses and medication recommendations, and I appreciate a family-based approach. I have a special interest in ADHD and trauma. I use a comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluation, psychotherapy, and medication management to treat a variety of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and ADHD, and I promote non-pharmaceutical interventions, when appropriate, with patient-oriented lifestyle and behavioral modifications.

I am a native Marylander who recently completed my fellowship training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from the University of Maryland. I completed my residency in general psychiatry in San Antonio, Texas and am a Board Certified Psychiatrist. Prior to training, I attended medical school at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York. I also hold a master's in biomedical science from Rutgers University in New Jersey and a bachelor's in public health from the University of Maryland. I serve on the Early Career Psychiatrist Committee for the Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists of Greater Washington Area.

I have worked in various settings, ranging from academic centers, schools, state hospitals, and residential treatment centers. I also provided medication management and therapy to Medicaid patients in an outpatient setting, delivering care to children and adolescents with various mental health disorders. I have experience in Emergency Psychiatry as well.

I have years of experience treating depression, anxiety and panic attacks, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and OCD. Most recently, I worked for Life Stance Health, an outpatient telehealth company, where I treated patients between the ages of 18–65 with both medication management and therapeutic interventions.

I am board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in General Adult Psychiatry. I completed my psychiatry residency training at Howard University Hospital and Saint Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington, DC, where I was voted Chief Resident. I went on to serve as Vice Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Adventist HealthCare in Maryland, where I worked in both an administrative and clinical role treating adults in inpatient settings. Additionally, I served as a Clinical Instructor of Psychiatry at Georgetown University School of Medicine, teaching medical students about the art of medicine. I received my undergraduate degree in Neuroscience from the University of Michigan and my medical degree from Xavier University School of Medicine.

I am passionate about breaking the stigma around mental health. I encourage my clients to speak up, get help, and take control of their mental wellness. My approach is based on the Mental Health Recovery Model, which focuses on hope, healing, and building a life beyond diagnosis. Since 2017, I have specialized in helping individuals manage depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, ODD, eating disorders, and substance use. I use supportive therapy, solution-focused therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.

I am a dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience. Since 2011, I have worked in family medicine, and since 2013, I have focused on mental health care across the lifespan. My background includes treating children, teens, and adults in hospitals, private practices, and community settings.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist with over 14 years of experience, during which time I primarily treated active-duty US Navy sailors, their family members, and military retirees in the outpatient setting. My practice focuses on medication management in addition to supportive and cognitive-behavioral therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. I am 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 to provide the best outcome.

I received my B.S. in Physics from the United States Naval Academy. After serving as an Intelligence Officer in the Navy for eight years, I transitioned to medicine and earned my medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. After completing an intern year in Family Medicine, I completed residency training in Psychiatry at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA, where I remained on staff for the next ten years and was primarily involved in resident training and education. I held academic appointments at the Uniformed Services University and Eastern Virginia Medical School and served as the Psychiatry Residency Program Director for six years. I served my final four years in uniform running the behavioral health department at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, WA, and recently retired from the Navy after a 30-year career.

I have extensive experience in outpatient psychiatric care. In addition to the full spectrum of mood and anxiety disorders, I have treated a very large number of patients with PTSD stemming from combat, natural disasters, and sexual trauma. I believe that, like my service to the country, working alongside others in their journey to better mental health is an incredible privilege.

My practice focuses on medication management and also incorporates supportive therapy techniques, typically in 30-minute follow-up visits. In some cases, I may believe that additional therapy is also needed and ask that you bring a therapist into your care team.

I am a staff psychiatrist at Talkiatry, board-certified in Adult Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. I received my medical degree from the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans and completed my residency training through the Louisiana State University/Ochsner Health Foundation Psychiatry Residency program. I have experience working in inpatient, emergency, and consult-liaison psychiatry but particularly enjoy the opportunity to work longitudinally with patients in the outpatient setting.

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My style is thoughtful and relational, emphasizing curiosity, trust, and authenticity. I believe each person's story matters and work collaboratively to understand patterns, relationships, and strengths that can foster lasting change. Patients can expect a warm, supportive environment that balances compassion with structure, helping individuals explore challenges, identify meaningful goals, build self-awareness, and develop skills that support long-term emotional well-being.

I begin treatment by building a strong, collaborative therapeutic relationship grounded in respect and trust. During initial sessions, I take time to understand each patient's history, concerns, and goals, then develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to their unique values and needs. I integrate evidence-based practices with a relational, trauma-informed approach, using behavioral health strategies, psychoeducation, and supportive interventions. I emphasize open communication, regular check-ins, and ongoing review of progress to ensure care remains adaptive, collaborative, and effective.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over five years of psychotherapy, behavioral health integration, and program leadership experience in medical and community-based settings. I earned my Master of Social Work degree from Touro College and completed Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI) at Columbia University. I have specialized training in LGBTQ+ mental healthcare through Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, post-graduate training in relational psychoanalysis from The Stephen Mitchell Institute of Relational Studies, and advanced certification as a Behavioral Health Integration Specialist.