Chronic Pain Psychiatrists in Washington, DC
Sara Shiffman
Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036 (Online Only)
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar illness, women's mental health, and addiction. I am licensed in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. I work collaboratively with individuals and their families, and other mental health and medical providers. My goal is to help you customize a plan that enables you to find lasting change. This plan may involve medication, therapy, or a combination of both.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar illness, women's mental health, and addiction. I am licensed in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. I work collaboratively with individuals and their families, and other mental health and medical providers. My goal is to help you customize a plan that enables you to find lasting change. This plan may involve medication, therapy, or a combination of both.
Although diagnosing a psychiatric illness is helpful to determine if medication is appropriate, developing a deeper understanding of a person, their life experiences, personality, and routine behaviors is essential for comprehensive treatment.
Life is far from perfect. Everyone experiences loss, unforeseen change, and anxiety provoking stress. When these stresses become so powerful that they interfere with our work, self-care, or relationships, it is important to remember that we are not alone and help is available. With bravery, you can seek help and begin to heal. My goal is to help those who are facing these difficulties. I received my psychiatric training at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Adult Psychiatry. With this experience, I am able to diagnose and treat a broad range of psychiatric illnesses, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.
Although diagnosing a psychiatric illness is helpful to determine if medication is appropriate, developing a deeper understanding of a person, their life experiences, personality, and routine behaviors is essential for comprehensive treatment.
Life is far from perfect. Everyone experiences loss, unforeseen change, and anxiety provoking stress. When these stresses become so powerful that they interfere with our work, self-care, or relationships, it is important to remember that we are not alone and help is available. With bravery, you can seek help and begin to heal. My goal is to help those who are facing these difficulties. I received my psychiatric training at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Adult Psychiatry. With this experience, I am able to diagnose and treat a broad range of psychiatric illnesses, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.
Georgina Rose Chidaushe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20009
Hello, I'm Rose! I’m currently accepting new patients! I am board-certified and licensed in Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC. Having worked in a psychiatric hospital, partial hospitalization program (PHP) and out patient office; I have extensive experience working with adults, children and adolescents to manage depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, autism spectrum and OCD. Prior to graduating as a nurse practitioner, I had 12 years nursing experience working in neurology, psychiatry, hospice and pain management.
Hello, I'm Rose! I’m currently accepting new patients! I am board-certified and licensed in Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC. Having worked in a psychiatric hospital, partial hospitalization program (PHP) and out patient office; I have extensive experience working with adults, children and adolescents to manage depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, autism spectrum and OCD. Prior to graduating as a nurse practitioner, I had 12 years nursing experience working in neurology, psychiatry, hospice and pain management.
Orean Turner
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, FNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20001 (Online Only)
Currently, I am seeing clients via telehealth in Virginia, Maryland, New York and Washington D.C. I am a compassionate Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to supporting women across the reproductive lifespan, particularly those experiencing anxiety, depression, and the emotional challenges related to chronic pain. I specialize in helping high-achieving women reconcile their internal conflicts and address the psychological impacts of their lived experiences. My holistic approach integrates mind, body, and spirit, empowering you to reclaim your strength and navigate life's complexities with resilience.
Currently, I am seeing clients via telehealth in Virginia, Maryland, New York and Washington D.C. I am a compassionate Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to supporting women across the reproductive lifespan, particularly those experiencing anxiety, depression, and the emotional challenges related to chronic pain. I specialize in helping high-achieving women reconcile their internal conflicts and address the psychological impacts of their lived experiences. My holistic approach integrates mind, body, and spirit, empowering you to reclaim your strength and navigate life's complexities with resilience.
Royaltouch Integrated Healthcare Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20001 (Online Only)
Dr. Babatunde Akinyemi, fondly called Dr. Baba, is a psychiatric nurse practitioner (across the life span) and family nurse practitioner. He offers a holistic, integrative, and comprehensive approach to psychiatric care, which is exceptional. He is widely trained, caring and currently works with complex patients of all ages. He combines foundation in integrative family practice and psychiatric with use of standard and specialty testing, and genetics to unearth the source of illness and then tailor personalized treatment to meet clients’ needs. He treats clients with anxiety, depression, bipolar, PTSD, ADHD, and other disorders.
Dr. Babatunde Akinyemi, fondly called Dr. Baba, is a psychiatric nurse practitioner (across the life span) and family nurse practitioner. He offers a holistic, integrative, and comprehensive approach to psychiatric care, which is exceptional. He is widely trained, caring and currently works with complex patients of all ages. He combines foundation in integrative family practice and psychiatric with use of standard and specialty testing, and genetics to unearth the source of illness and then tailor personalized treatment to meet clients’ needs. He treats clients with anxiety, depression, bipolar, PTSD, ADHD, and other disorders.
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.
At the Mindful Psychiatry Clinic, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health care through our telehealth services. Serving patients in Virginia and Washington DC, our practice focuses on supporting individuals facing medical issues, life-changing diagnoses, or end-of-life situations.
At the Mindful Psychiatry Clinic, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health care through our telehealth services. Serving patients in Virginia and Washington DC, our practice focuses on supporting individuals facing medical issues, life-changing diagnoses, or end-of-life situations.
I work with a broad variety of patients and am very experienced in COMBINING and INTEGRATING individual, group, and couples psychotherapy with effective psychopharmacology,,, IF NEEDED I specialize in mood, anxiety, and personality disorders, both severe and more-moderate personality trait and style issues, and am also highly interested in helping people and couples grow out of "BINDS" they are in.. or... those that conflicting personality styles create,, I also specialize in workplace issues, work_created problems, vocational identity issues and have experience in E E O, Workers Comp, and other litigation
I work with a broad variety of patients and am very experienced in COMBINING and INTEGRATING individual, group, and couples psychotherapy with effective psychopharmacology,,, IF NEEDED I specialize in mood, anxiety, and personality disorders, both severe and more-moderate personality trait and style issues, and am also highly interested in helping people and couples grow out of "BINDS" they are in.. or... those that conflicting personality styles create,, I also specialize in workplace issues, work_created problems, vocational identity issues and have experience in E E O, Workers Comp, and other litigation
I've worked in outpatient mental health clinics, on a mobile team performing community-based interventions, and as a specialty psychiatric provider within a primary care group practice. I have a wide range of experiences in providing pharmacological interventions to promote improved mental health, quality of life and general well-being. I take an approach that is collaborative in decision making for medication interventions, providing education, weighing risks and benefits, and considering each person's unique goals for wellness with respect and empathy. I'm inclined to be cognizant of social and cultural factors in approaching treatment and strive toward cultural competence in many forms.
I've worked in outpatient mental health clinics, on a mobile team performing community-based interventions, and as a specialty psychiatric provider within a primary care group practice. I have a wide range of experiences in providing pharmacological interventions to promote improved mental health, quality of life and general well-being. I take an approach that is collaborative in decision making for medication interventions, providing education, weighing risks and benefits, and considering each person's unique goals for wellness with respect and empathy. I'm inclined to be cognizant of social and cultural factors in approaching treatment and strive toward cultural competence in many forms.
Hello! I am a board-certified, NIMH fellowship-trained psychiatrist with a holistic, integrative, and collaborative approach to treatment. I invite a dynamic and engaged process with patients to help me understand them.
Hello! I am a board-certified, NIMH fellowship-trained psychiatrist with a holistic, integrative, and collaborative approach to treatment. I invite a dynamic and engaged process with patients to help me understand them.
Hi! I'm a board-certified adult-trained psychiatrist with a holistic approach to working with patients and collaboratively creating evidence-based treatment. I have worked in a board range of clinical settings across the US and abroad and have been on faculty at UPenn and UCSF. For the last few years I served as the Medical Director for Perinatal Psychiatry in the UCSF Birth Center. Licensed in DC, MD, VA, and CA, I provide evaluations, psychotherapy, medication management and also focus on coping tools, nutrition, social supports and self-care to help patients achieve their goals.
Hi! I'm a board-certified adult-trained psychiatrist with a holistic approach to working with patients and collaboratively creating evidence-based treatment. I have worked in a board range of clinical settings across the US and abroad and have been on faculty at UPenn and UCSF. For the last few years I served as the Medical Director for Perinatal Psychiatry in the UCSF Birth Center. Licensed in DC, MD, VA, and CA, I provide evaluations, psychotherapy, medication management and also focus on coping tools, nutrition, social supports and self-care to help patients achieve their goals.
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I am a psychiatrist specializing in therapy and medication management for adults and late adolescents. My practice provides the time for an in-depth assessment of a patient's needs and the formulation of a detailed treatment plan. The initial assessment usually takes two meetings and forms the foundation for an ongoing therapeutic relationship. I primarily utilize psychodynamic approaches, within a holistic framework that considers diet, exercise, and work-life balance. I provide treatment in a warm, compassionate, and accepting environment.
I am a psychiatrist specializing in therapy and medication management for adults and late adolescents. My practice provides the time for an in-depth assessment of a patient's needs and the formulation of a detailed treatment plan. The initial assessment usually takes two meetings and forms the foundation for an ongoing therapeutic relationship. I primarily utilize psychodynamic approaches, within a holistic framework that considers diet, exercise, and work-life balance. I provide treatment in a warm, compassionate, and accepting environment.
Dr. Okey Ofodile
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20010
Are you facing challenges with depression, anxiety, mood disorders ,trauma, etc? Know that help is available and you don't have to navigate this path alone. My empathetic nature and strong clinical skills, such as listening, communication, and building trust with my clients, creates a safe and judgement free environment where you can openly and confidently share your struggles, challenges and aspirations.
Are you facing challenges with depression, anxiety, mood disorders ,trauma, etc? Know that help is available and you don't have to navigate this path alone. My empathetic nature and strong clinical skills, such as listening, communication, and building trust with my clients, creates a safe and judgement free environment where you can openly and confidently share your struggles, challenges and aspirations.
Isoke Baptiste
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20011 (Online Only)
Hello potential gardener! My name is Isoke Baptiste, founder of The Wellness Garden. I’m a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner with a holistic approach to health, which means, when consulted, I touch upon every area of your life. As a mother, an inherent caregiver, a constant gardener and a human above all else, I take pride in seeing the full humanity in people. I also recognize the role systems play in our internal worlds and the lives we lead, which is why I prioritize equal access, personalized care and patient education in my practice.
Hello potential gardener! My name is Isoke Baptiste, founder of The Wellness Garden. I’m a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner with a holistic approach to health, which means, when consulted, I touch upon every area of your life. As a mother, an inherent caregiver, a constant gardener and a human above all else, I take pride in seeing the full humanity in people. I also recognize the role systems play in our internal worlds and the lives we lead, which is why I prioritize equal access, personalized care and patient education in my practice.
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MSN , FNP-C, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20002
Hello there, are you sensing something doesn't feel right in your life, are you tired of the one size fit all medication management. My philosophy is that every person is a unique individual that deserves time and respect to be heard. As a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), my goal is to increase the quality of life with a uniquely personalized and comprehensive approach to care. I am also a certified Family Nurse Practitioner which allows me to provide more non-medical holistic care as I can give consideration to your medical issues.
Hello there, are you sensing something doesn't feel right in your life, are you tired of the one size fit all medication management. My philosophy is that every person is a unique individual that deserves time and respect to be heard. As a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), my goal is to increase the quality of life with a uniquely personalized and comprehensive approach to care. I am also a certified Family Nurse Practitioner which allows me to provide more non-medical holistic care as I can give consideration to your medical issues.
As a psychiatrist, I bring a blend of medical and psychological training to my practice. I work closely with my patients to understand their individual needs and preferences, taking a holistic approach to their care.
As a psychiatrist, I bring a blend of medical and psychological training to my practice. I work closely with my patients to understand their individual needs and preferences, taking a holistic approach to their care.
I am a physician dually certified in general psychiatry and addiction medicine. I work in New York City, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Florida, California and Michigan. I specialize in psychopharmacology and talk therapy. I approach every patient as an individual with their own unique thoughts and feelings and work in a collaborative way to identify and achieve their individual goals. I am an internationally recognized expert in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and addictive disorders (including gambling). I evaluate and treat patients of all severities with an emphasis on difficult to treat cases.
I am a physician dually certified in general psychiatry and addiction medicine. I work in New York City, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Florida, California and Michigan. I specialize in psychopharmacology and talk therapy. I approach every patient as an individual with their own unique thoughts and feelings and work in a collaborative way to identify and achieve their individual goals. I am an internationally recognized expert in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and addictive disorders (including gambling). I evaluate and treat patients of all severities with an emphasis on difficult to treat cases.
I am double Board certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine and specialize in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD and addictions. I completed my training at the University of Pennsylvania and have special interest in neuropsychopharmacology and psychotherapy. My overall goal is to alleviate your symptoms and increase your quality of life.
I am double Board certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine and specialize in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD and addictions. I completed my training at the University of Pennsylvania and have special interest in neuropsychopharmacology and psychotherapy. My overall goal is to alleviate your symptoms and increase your quality of life.
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.
Anya MedSpa & Behavioral Health Center
Psychiatric Nurse, CRNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20002
I treat a wide range of mental health illnesses with focus on addiction, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, and other childhood mental health illnesses.
*WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! BOOK TODAY AND BE SEEN WITHIN 24 HOURS! Addiction | ADHD | SCHIZOPHRENIA* Here at Anya MedSpa and Behavioral Health Center we have one of Prince George’s Counties’ best child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrists to diagnose and treat our clients, leading to improved mental well being. We utilize skills acquired over the past decade and integrated with knowledge of the newest technology and medication to provide you with compassionate care.
I treat a wide range of mental health illnesses with focus on addiction, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, and other childhood mental health illnesses.
*WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! BOOK TODAY AND BE SEEN WITHIN 24 HOURS! Addiction | ADHD | SCHIZOPHRENIA* Here at Anya MedSpa and Behavioral Health Center we have one of Prince George’s Counties’ best child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrists to diagnose and treat our clients, leading to improved mental well being. We utilize skills acquired over the past decade and integrated with knowledge of the newest technology and medication to provide you with compassionate care.
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Chronic Pain Psychiatrists
How does chronic pain therapy work?
Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?
Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophizing, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.
Are there new treatments for chronic pain?
Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.
How long does therapy for chronic pain take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.