Psychiatrists in Fairfax, VA
Kristy Wade
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MBA, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030 (Online Only)
We all have solutions within us – it is a matter of learning how to tap into these solutions. The most effective way to heal is by focusing on your strengths and harnessing your available resources while controlling the symptoms. At Inspire Behavioral Health, we consider all treatment options available and strive to take a balanced and integrative approach. While it’s necessary to target the symptoms that lead someone to get help, but it is also important to understand that people are much more than the symptoms they are experiencing.
We all have solutions within us – it is a matter of learning how to tap into these solutions. The most effective way to heal is by focusing on your strengths and harnessing your available resources while controlling the symptoms. At Inspire Behavioral Health, we consider all treatment options available and strive to take a balanced and integrative approach. While it’s necessary to target the symptoms that lead someone to get help, but it is also important to understand that people are much more than the symptoms they are experiencing.
Adam Horn
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030 (Online Only)
Adam is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in psychological trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and addiction issues. He has more than 25 years of experience in mental health, as a psychotherapist with a Cognitive Behavioral approach and as a nurse practitioner. He has helped people from all walks of life, all sorts of life experiences, from the coasts of Washington State to hills of Tennessee and Virginia; urban and rural. He believes our pasts do not dictate our futures; and through a combination of psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, we are all capable of change and creating a better life.
Adam is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in psychological trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and addiction issues. He has more than 25 years of experience in mental health, as a psychotherapist with a Cognitive Behavioral approach and as a nurse practitioner. He has helped people from all walks of life, all sorts of life experiences, from the coasts of Washington State to hills of Tennessee and Virginia; urban and rural. He believes our pasts do not dictate our futures; and through a combination of psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, we are all capable of change and creating a better life.
Norman M Jacobowitz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22033
Accepting New Patients! Psychiatric Medication Management for patients age 18-64. Serving Fairfax, Centreville, Falls Church, Vienna, Springfield and Arlington. If you need help for any general psychiatric condition, I'm here to help!
Accepting New Patients! Psychiatric Medication Management for patients age 18-64. Serving Fairfax, Centreville, Falls Church, Vienna, Springfield and Arlington. If you need help for any general psychiatric condition, I'm here to help!
Tracie Grider
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030 (Online Only)
Hello there, I am Tracie Grider, a Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed in the state of Virginia. I have over 18 years of nursing experience mostly working in the mental health care field. My approach to treatment is collaborating with my patients to improve their mental health by providing education on the disease process, and medication use, as well as supporting overall wellbeing.
Hello there, I am Tracie Grider, a Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed in the state of Virginia. I have over 18 years of nursing experience mostly working in the mental health care field. My approach to treatment is collaborating with my patients to improve their mental health by providing education on the disease process, and medication use, as well as supporting overall wellbeing.
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Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
Paul Ruberg, PA-C is a board-certified Physician Assistant who received his Master of Health Sciences in Physician Assistant studies from University of Maryland, Baltimore. His undergraduate Kinesiology degree is from Pennsylvania State University. Paul previously held a leadership role at a Psychiatric practice focusing on providing TMS and Spravato services.
Paul Ruberg, PA-C is a board-certified Physician Assistant who received his Master of Health Sciences in Physician Assistant studies from University of Maryland, Baltimore. His undergraduate Kinesiology degree is from Pennsylvania State University. Paul previously held a leadership role at a Psychiatric practice focusing on providing TMS and Spravato services.
Jinshil Kwak
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
I am currently accepting new patients. I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) licensed in Virginia. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and treat a range of psychiatric diagnoses with a focus on the management of depressive, bipolar, and anxiety disorders. I take a holistic approach to care and work to develop a supportive, therapeutic partnership with my patients.
I am currently accepting new patients. I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) licensed in Virginia. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and treat a range of psychiatric diagnoses with a focus on the management of depressive, bipolar, and anxiety disorders. I take a holistic approach to care and work to develop a supportive, therapeutic partnership with my patients.
Dr. Kasie M. Cassell
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-C, WHNP-C, PMH-C, MSN/Ed
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22033 (Online Only)
My passion is to help women achieve wellness during some of the most difficult times in their lives. Asking for help does not make you weak, it shows incredible strength & courage. I focus on treating women's mental health spanning the premenstrual, perinatal, & perimenopausal period.
My passion is to help women achieve wellness during some of the most difficult times in their lives. Asking for help does not make you weak, it shows incredible strength & courage. I focus on treating women's mental health spanning the premenstrual, perinatal, & perimenopausal period.
C&C Psychiatry, LLC
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22031
Hello, my name is Dr. Youjin Chung. I am a board certified psychiatrist specializing depression, anxiety, psychosis, bipolar and other psychiatric disorders, and I use evidenced based treatment to find effective ways to help patients. I believe that everyone's situation is unique, so I create personalized plans to guide my patients toward feeling better. I also work to reduce the shame and silence that often surrounds mental health issues and practice culturally informed care tailored to each patient's background.
Hello, my name is Dr. Youjin Chung. I am a board certified psychiatrist specializing depression, anxiety, psychosis, bipolar and other psychiatric disorders, and I use evidenced based treatment to find effective ways to help patients. I believe that everyone's situation is unique, so I create personalized plans to guide my patients toward feeling better. I also work to reduce the shame and silence that often surrounds mental health issues and practice culturally informed care tailored to each patient's background.
Divya Gongireddy
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
Divya Gongireddy, M.D. is board-certified in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She completed both her residency in General Psychiatry and fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. Dr. Gongireddy’s clinical interests include PTSD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and mood disorders.
Divya Gongireddy, M.D. is board-certified in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She completed both her residency in General Psychiatry and fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. Dr. Gongireddy’s clinical interests include PTSD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and mood disorders.
Heidi Nealey
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN, MSN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
I am currently accepting new clients with immediate availability. I am a Board Certified Mental Health NP. I have been in the nursing field for over 30 years and bring a wide range of experiences from various treatment settings into my practice. One of my distinctive qualities is my ability to craft comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with my patients. Through my approach, individuals under my care receive highly personalized attention and support, ultimately establishing the groundwork for their mental well-being.
I am currently accepting new clients with immediate availability. I am a Board Certified Mental Health NP. I have been in the nursing field for over 30 years and bring a wide range of experiences from various treatment settings into my practice. One of my distinctive qualities is my ability to craft comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with my patients. Through my approach, individuals under my care receive highly personalized attention and support, ultimately establishing the groundwork for their mental well-being.
Dr. Natalie Gugino
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
Welcome to Elevated Psychiatry, I'm glad you're here! As a dual board certified psychiatrist, it is my goal to not only give you a diagnosis and treatment plan, but also to put you at ease with psychiatry. To me, seeing a psychiatrist should be no different than seeing a Cardiologist for your heart, or a physical therapist for your broken leg. You just want a better quality of life! I enjoy treating adults with depression, anxiety, panic, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and sleep problems. I am also trained in psychosomatics and am very comfortable treating medically complex patients and pregnant women.
Welcome to Elevated Psychiatry, I'm glad you're here! As a dual board certified psychiatrist, it is my goal to not only give you a diagnosis and treatment plan, but also to put you at ease with psychiatry. To me, seeing a psychiatrist should be no different than seeing a Cardiologist for your heart, or a physical therapist for your broken leg. You just want a better quality of life! I enjoy treating adults with depression, anxiety, panic, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and sleep problems. I am also trained in psychosomatics and am very comfortable treating medically complex patients and pregnant women.
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Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22031
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.
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.
Katarina Mijic-Barisic
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22031
Hi! I’m Kat, a psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to helping you unlock your full potential and live a happier, more fulfilling life through medication management and supportive therapy. I believe that every person has the capacity for growth and resilience. My approach is rooted in compassion, empathy, and a deep commitment to understanding each individual's unique journey, and my mission is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Hi! I’m Kat, a psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to helping you unlock your full potential and live a happier, more fulfilling life through medication management and supportive therapy. I believe that every person has the capacity for growth and resilience. My approach is rooted in compassion, empathy, and a deep commitment to understanding each individual's unique journey, and my mission is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Dilys Chebe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, DNP
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
We all have solutions within us – it is a matter of learning how to tap into these solutions. The most effective way to heal is by focusing on your strengths, harness into your available resources, while getting the symptoms under control. At inspire behavioral health, we consider all treatment options available and strive to take a balanced and integrative approach. While it’s necessary to target the symptoms that lead someone to get help, but it is also important to understand that people are much more than symptoms they are experiencing.
We all have solutions within us – it is a matter of learning how to tap into these solutions. The most effective way to heal is by focusing on your strengths, harness into your available resources, while getting the symptoms under control. At inspire behavioral health, we consider all treatment options available and strive to take a balanced and integrative approach. While it’s necessary to target the symptoms that lead someone to get help, but it is also important to understand that people are much more than symptoms they are experiencing.
Anil Hinnaria
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22031
Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction issues or any mental health issues? Untreated mental health and addiction can lead to worsening quality of life, relationship issues, interpersonal conflicts, decrease performance at work and school and mental health crisis. Do you want restore your happiness & mental wellbeing?
Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction issues or any mental health issues? Untreated mental health and addiction can lead to worsening quality of life, relationship issues, interpersonal conflicts, decrease performance at work and school and mental health crisis. Do you want restore your happiness & mental wellbeing?
Sanskruti Upasani
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
I am an adult psychiatrist with over 20 years of psychiatry and behavioral health experience in the United States and India. I earned my medical degree and post-graduate diploma in psychiatric medicine from B.J. Medical College in Pune, India. I later completed my residency training in Adult Psychiatry and was Chief Resident for Psychiatry at the Albany Medical Center in New York. I have served as an Adult Psychiatrist at the Outpatient Clinic of the Fairfax Behavioral Clinic of Fort Belvoir Community Hospital for over four years.
I am an adult psychiatrist with over 20 years of psychiatry and behavioral health experience in the United States and India. I earned my medical degree and post-graduate diploma in psychiatric medicine from B.J. Medical College in Pune, India. I later completed my residency training in Adult Psychiatry and was Chief Resident for Psychiatry at the Albany Medical Center in New York. I have served as an Adult Psychiatrist at the Outpatient Clinic of the Fairfax Behavioral Clinic of Fort Belvoir Community Hospital for over four years.
Binta Bojang
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030 (Online Only)
I am accepting new patients. I am Binta Bojang, CRNP, PMHNP.
I am accepting new patients. I am Binta Bojang, CRNP, PMHNP.
Suvi S Hyytiainen
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, AGNP
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
I have psychiatric provider experience in long term care and as an attending at the inpatient psychiatric unit. I also worked as A-GNP with geriatric consult service at the hospital setting. Geriatric patients are always close to my heart. I have experience in helping patients from 17 years old and up.
I have psychiatric provider experience in long term care and as an attending at the inpatient psychiatric unit. I also worked as A-GNP with geriatric consult service at the hospital setting. Geriatric patients are always close to my heart. I have experience in helping patients from 17 years old and up.
Dr. Gifty Addai
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, CRNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
Greetings! I am a nationally board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 12 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. My approach is patient-centered and holistic, creating a therapeutic partnership with each client. I advocate for patient empowerment through family and patient education, clear communication, and trust to help improve quality of life. My experience in medical and mental health allows me to make appropriate treatment plans, therapy and medication recommendations, if necessary. I believe in treating the root cause and not just treating symptoms.
Greetings! I am a nationally board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 12 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. My approach is patient-centered and holistic, creating a therapeutic partnership with each client. I advocate for patient empowerment through family and patient education, clear communication, and trust to help improve quality of life. My experience in medical and mental health allows me to make appropriate treatment plans, therapy and medication recommendations, if necessary. I believe in treating the root cause and not just treating symptoms.
Ahmed Jahangeer
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
I am a Board-certified General Psychiatrist providing consultations and treatment to promote the wellness for all patients. I have extensive experience in almost all Psychiatric disorders from childhood through late adulthood. I'm very dedicated to help patients improve their symptoms, to function to their best ability, and to maintain a happy and healthy life. My focus is on a balanced approach between medicines and non-medicinal interventions, and to provide in-depth education and support to my patients.
I am a Board-certified General Psychiatrist providing consultations and treatment to promote the wellness for all patients. I have extensive experience in almost all Psychiatric disorders from childhood through late adulthood. I'm very dedicated to help patients improve their symptoms, to function to their best ability, and to maintain a happy and healthy life. My focus is on a balanced approach between medicines and non-medicinal interventions, and to provide in-depth education and support to my patients.
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Number of Psychiatrists in Fairfax, VA
100+
Average cost per session
$180
Psychiatrists in Fairfax, VA who prioritize treating:
96% | Depression |
96% | Anxiety |
85% | Bipolar Disorder |
81% | Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) |
79% | Trauma and PTSD |
78% | ADHD |
65% | Medication Management |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
89% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
89% | Cigna and Evernorth |
82% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Psychiatrists in Fairfax, VA see their clients
60% | In Person and Online | |
40% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
66% | Female | |
34% | Male |
FAQs - About Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurses
How can I find a psychiatrist in Fairfax?
The Psychology Today Directory enables you to search specifically for psychiatrists, using the drop down provider menu in the navigation bar, by city or zip code, or by the name of the psychiatrist. Search results provide detailed profiles of professionals, including their treatment approach and areas of expertise. In addition, listings provide important information about each psychiatrist’s credentials, fees, payment options, and insurance affiliations. Directory users can select psychiatrists who meet an array of personally-desired criteria, such as familiarity with a specific community or condition.
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
Psychiatrists are medical specialists who focus on understanding, diagnosing, and treating diseases of the brain and disorders of the mind and behavior. As physicians, psychiatrists are trained to recognize the often-subtle biological causes of mental disorders and to monitor the effects of mental disturbances on physical conditions, such as heart disease. Psychologists are especially attuned to the influence of early experience on development and behavior, emotional and cognitive processes, the nature of personality, and social functioning. They are also trained to deploy an array of psychological tests—IQ tests, personality tests, behavioral assessments—to gauge a person’s functioning.
What is a psychiatric nurse practitioner?
A psychiatric nurse practitioner, also known as a mental health nurse practitioner, is a registered nurse who completes advanced training in psychiatric care, earning either a master’s or doctoral degree in psychiatric nursing, and in the U.S., passes a national certification exam. Like psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions. In some locales, psychiatric nurse practitioners can offer the full range of psychiatric care, including prescribing and managing medication. In other places, they must work in collaboration with a physician.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed psychiatrist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors. All psychiatrists listed in the directory have a valid license issued by the state(s) in which they practice and are certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some individuals or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Can a psychiatrist prescribe medication?
Psychiatrists are licensed medical doctors who are trained to recognize the many ways body processes affect the functioning of the brain and mind. As physicians, they can prescribe medication. Patients who are prescribed medications will typically need to continue to see a psychiatrist so that the effects of the medication can be monitored. For many psychiatric conditions, including common disorders such as anxiety and depression, the preferred treatment is combination therapy—medication accompanied by psychotherapy.
Do psychiatrists offer therapy?
Psychiatrists are generally trained in a number of treatment modalities, including psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and, increasingly, somatic therapies. Typically, psychiatrists make a diagnosis and determine a course of treatment based on chemical or biological factors, using lab tests, brain scans and physical and psychological evaluations. While psychotherapy may be used in the first session to aid in diagnosis, it is not typically utilized in subsequent visits. In fact, after the introductory session, most sessions with a psychiatrist may only be 15-20 minutes in length and are largely focused on medication management. Many psychiatrists who do not offer psychotherapy work collaboratively with psychologists and other mental health clinicians and can refer clients seeking talk therapy to those providers.
How do I know if I need a psychiatrist or a therapist?
It is not always easy to know which type of mental health practitioner to choose. Many people are unaware of the root of their mental or behavioral problem. One way many people learn which type of care is best for them is by seeing their primary care provider first. Depending on the nature and severity of the symptoms, the physician may review their medical history or perform medical tests to determine whether biological factors are involved before making a referral. It is not necessary for a person to know precisely what type of care they need in order to seek help. Many psychiatrists and psychologists refer clients to each other depending on client needs.
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist?
A referral to a psychiatrist is often not required. However, seeing your primary care physician first can be helpful and actually prove to be a shortcut to getting what you need. Your PCP may have a clear idea whether psychiatric help is needed and/or which kind of mental health care would be most beneficial and refer you to the right type of practitioner. For that reason alone, some psychiatrists require a referral. Further, many insurance plans require a referral from a PCP if they cover all of part of the cost of seeing a specialist; if, however, you are paying out of pocket, you may not need a referral. In any case, a referral may speed the process of securing an appointment with a psychiatrist, especially in areas where there is a shortage of mental health specialists and new patients face long waits for appointments.