Child Psychiatrists in Bethesda, MD

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Sonia Juneja
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
I completed Psychiatric Residency at West Virginia University School of Medicine followed by a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Forensic Psychiatry.
I specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a variety of mental disorders including mood, anxiety, psychosis, ADHD, eating disorders, insomnia and other psychosocial issues such as relationship problems, parenting, stress management and coping issues. I counsel patients from early childhood through adulthood and provide parental training to parents with young children with behavioral problems and special needs. I am available for consultation, medication evaluation, medication management, individual psychotherapy, family therapy, couples therapy and parent training.
I completed Psychiatric Residency at West Virginia University School of Medicine followed by a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Forensic Psychiatry.
I specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a variety of mental disorders including mood, anxiety, psychosis, ADHD, eating disorders, insomnia and other psychosocial issues such as relationship problems, parenting, stress management and coping issues. I counsel patients from early childhood through adulthood and provide parental training to parents with young children with behavioral problems and special needs. I am available for consultation, medication evaluation, medication management, individual psychotherapy, family therapy, couples therapy and parent training.
(240) 821-6898 View (240) 821-6898
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Uchenwa D Okoli
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Cornell and Harvard educated psychiatrist with board certifications in both child/adolescent and adult psychiatry. I have also completed extended training in clinical neurology, which I find helpful in my approach with your care. I have experience working in a variety of settings (inpatient, outpatient, residential and school based) with very diverse patient populations. I've held faculty appointments at Harvard University, Albert Einstein Medical College and Georgetown University.
I am a Cornell and Harvard educated psychiatrist with board certifications in both child/adolescent and adult psychiatry. I have also completed extended training in clinical neurology, which I find helpful in my approach with your care. I have experience working in a variety of settings (inpatient, outpatient, residential and school based) with very diverse patient populations. I've held faculty appointments at Harvard University, Albert Einstein Medical College and Georgetown University.
(240) 503-8152 View (240) 503-8152
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Pavan Nath Segal
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814  (Online Only)
I pride myself on being a caring, compassionate, and highly skilled psychiatrist. I am committed to understanding each patient and his or her unique situation. Furthermore, I utilize the most contemporary treatments available in mental healthcare to effectively treat my patients and bring about positive change in their lives. My particular areas of expertise include working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I am board certified in both child and adolescent psychiatry and general adult psychiatry. I have served as the medical director for psychiatric services at a number of the largest psychiatric centers in the nation.
I pride myself on being a caring, compassionate, and highly skilled psychiatrist. I am committed to understanding each patient and his or her unique situation. Furthermore, I utilize the most contemporary treatments available in mental healthcare to effectively treat my patients and bring about positive change in their lives. My particular areas of expertise include working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I am board certified in both child and adolescent psychiatry and general adult psychiatry. I have served as the medical director for psychiatric services at a number of the largest psychiatric centers in the nation.
(240) 453-4739 View (240) 453-4739
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Washington Ctr for Women's & Children's Wellness
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20817
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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Christopher Thomas Raczynski
Psychiatrist, MD, DFAPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
Thanks for taking the time to learn about me and Washington Interventional Psychiatry (WIP), which my partner, Navin Reddy, MD and I co-founded in early 2018. I am fellowship trained in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. My primary interest/expertise is in treating condition that do not response adequately to oral psychotropic medication. Our fastest acting, safest, and most effective treatments include ketamine infusion therapy and accelerated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (aTMS). We have 9 prescribers in practice that manage oral medications for patients. None of us offer psychotherapy.
Thanks for taking the time to learn about me and Washington Interventional Psychiatry (WIP), which my partner, Navin Reddy, MD and I co-founded in early 2018. I am fellowship trained in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. My primary interest/expertise is in treating condition that do not response adequately to oral psychotropic medication. Our fastest acting, safest, and most effective treatments include ketamine infusion therapy and accelerated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (aTMS). We have 9 prescribers in practice that manage oral medications for patients. None of us offer psychotherapy.
(202) 856-9203 View (202) 856-9203
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Gonzalo Laje
Psychiatrist, MD, MHSc, FAPA
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
Have you or your loved one been experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties? I believe that through a thorough diagnostic process and integrated treatment we can restore health and wellbeing. My name is Gonzalo Laje and I am a doubled Board certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist with over 25 years of experience and special interest in psychopharmacology. I completed my training at NYU/Bellevue Hospital and NIMH/Children's in DC. I evaluate and treat patients of all ages and severities with an emphasis on difficult to treat cases. My goal is to alleviate your symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Have you or your loved one been experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties? I believe that through a thorough diagnostic process and integrated treatment we can restore health and wellbeing. My name is Gonzalo Laje and I am a doubled Board certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist with over 25 years of experience and special interest in psychopharmacology. I completed my training at NYU/Bellevue Hospital and NIMH/Children's in DC. I evaluate and treat patients of all ages and severities with an emphasis on difficult to treat cases. My goal is to alleviate your symptoms and improve your quality of life.
(301) 576-6044 View (301) 576-6044
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Ahmed Hefuna
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20817
Ahmed Hefuna, MD is a clinical psychiatrist with dual board certification in both child & adolescent psychiatry and general psychiatry. . After graduating from medical school , Dr. Hefuna did his residency in psychiatry at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. He then completed a fellowship in child & Adolescent psychiatry at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC. He has been in private practice since 2014.
Ahmed Hefuna, MD is a clinical psychiatrist with dual board certification in both child & adolescent psychiatry and general psychiatry. . After graduating from medical school , Dr. Hefuna did his residency in psychiatry at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. He then completed a fellowship in child & Adolescent psychiatry at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC. He has been in private practice since 2014.
(301) 205-5506 View (301) 205-5506
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Linda A Perry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20816  (Online Only)
If you or your child no longer feel real joy, I’d like to help. The core of my practice is judicious medication management. I’ve been doing this for many years: first as a nurse-midwife, now as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I am still dual-credentialed in both. I treat people of all types, but most frequently children and perinatal women. My patients, big and small, grapple with issues like anxiety, trauma, depression, OCD and eating disorders. Issues around fertility, pregnancy, parenting and menopause remain among my strengths, even though I rarely deliver babies anymore (and I miss it, sometimes!). My approach is holistic.
If you or your child no longer feel real joy, I’d like to help. The core of my practice is judicious medication management. I’ve been doing this for many years: first as a nurse-midwife, now as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I am still dual-credentialed in both. I treat people of all types, but most frequently children and perinatal women. My patients, big and small, grapple with issues like anxiety, trauma, depression, OCD and eating disorders. Issues around fertility, pregnancy, parenting and menopause remain among my strengths, even though I rarely deliver babies anymore (and I miss it, sometimes!). My approach is holistic.
(201) 676-8572 View (201) 676-8572
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Sandra Rubin
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
I am a board certified psychiatrist with extensive training in Child Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry. I implement a treatment model that uses different interventions tailored to the patient's individual needs. I specialize in active listening to provide a diagnosis and then specific interventions to bring relief to the patients and their families. Once the emergency is addressed, the next step is to focus on the most important tools for the patient- early recognition, education, and preventive interventions to manage stress.
I am a board certified psychiatrist with extensive training in Child Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry. I implement a treatment model that uses different interventions tailored to the patient's individual needs. I specialize in active listening to provide a diagnosis and then specific interventions to bring relief to the patients and their families. Once the emergency is addressed, the next step is to focus on the most important tools for the patient- early recognition, education, and preventive interventions to manage stress.
(301) 654-0285 View (301) 654-0285
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Dr Joanne Psychiatry NP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20817  (Online Only)
With over 20 years of nursing experience, which includes maternal-child nursing, you and your children are in safe hands.
New patients are always accepted! Dr. Patterson offers modern, quality mental health treatment using a secure telepsychiatry platform. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, she believes that the most important aspect of care is listening to the client's unique story. Although medication management is a large part of her role, medicine is only prescribed when absolutely necessary. Dr. Patterson will assess your genetics, reproductive hormonal events, as well as life events/stressors and responses to them. Dr. Patterson also specializes in child and adolescent mental health.
With over 20 years of nursing experience, which includes maternal-child nursing, you and your children are in safe hands.
New patients are always accepted! Dr. Patterson offers modern, quality mental health treatment using a secure telepsychiatry platform. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, she believes that the most important aspect of care is listening to the client's unique story. Although medication management is a large part of her role, medicine is only prescribed when absolutely necessary. Dr. Patterson will assess your genetics, reproductive hormonal events, as well as life events/stressors and responses to them. Dr. Patterson also specializes in child and adolescent mental health.
(240) 534-1910 View (240) 534-1910
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Sandra G. Hershberg
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20817
I am board certified in adult, child and adolescent psychiatry and in psychoanalysis.
As a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, and teacher of other mental health professionals, I have an abiding belief in the importance of a strong connection between patient and therapist in order to achieve growth and change. I have been successful in helping individuals struggling with painful feeling states, such as anxiety and depression, and problematic relationships to modulate intense feelings and to feel freer in their minds and in their lives.
I am board certified in adult, child and adolescent psychiatry and in psychoanalysis.
As a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, and teacher of other mental health professionals, I have an abiding belief in the importance of a strong connection between patient and therapist in order to achieve growth and change. I have been successful in helping individuals struggling with painful feeling states, such as anxiety and depression, and problematic relationships to modulate intense feelings and to feel freer in their minds and in their lives.
(301) 852-5301 View (301) 852-5301
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Dr. Letitia Bolds
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20817
«««Accepting new patients»»» Has your child not been themselves lately? Perhaps they struggle with stress, sadness, school, or family. Maybe you both feel like impossible expectations have been placed on you both. Your child’s journey to mental wholeness may feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate it alone. I am available to walk beside you and your child on the path to well-being. Your desire for mental clarity can be the beginning of understanding how to help your child feel well again. Let’s begin the healing process together.
«««Accepting new patients»»» Has your child not been themselves lately? Perhaps they struggle with stress, sadness, school, or family. Maybe you both feel like impossible expectations have been placed on you both. Your child’s journey to mental wholeness may feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate it alone. I am available to walk beside you and your child on the path to well-being. Your desire for mental clarity can be the beginning of understanding how to help your child feel well again. Let’s begin the healing process together.
(301) 507-0792 View (301) 507-0792
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True Vine Health Systems Inc
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
My practice specializes in helping children and adults of all ages who suffer from developmental/intellectual disability, mental, emotional, behavior issues.
Hello, I am Bola Osunkiyesi a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I love to read my bible, pray, and encourage others- With God All Things Are Possible. I am culturally diverse and competent in providing mental health services across the health wellness-illness continuum and lifespan: adolescent, adult, and the geriatric population in the community, also providing developmental disability services. My utmost objective is to assist my client coordinate and manage their mental health necessities using the techniques of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery appropriate to their culture.
My practice specializes in helping children and adults of all ages who suffer from developmental/intellectual disability, mental, emotional, behavior issues.
Hello, I am Bola Osunkiyesi a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I love to read my bible, pray, and encourage others- With God All Things Are Possible. I am culturally diverse and competent in providing mental health services across the health wellness-illness continuum and lifespan: adolescent, adult, and the geriatric population in the community, also providing developmental disability services. My utmost objective is to assist my client coordinate and manage their mental health necessities using the techniques of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery appropriate to their culture.
(667) 239-9529 View (667) 239-9529
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Dr. Misty Stafford
Psychiatrist
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20815  (Online Only)
I am an ivy league-trained child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist seeing patients for combined psychotherapy and medication management services via telehealth. My practice is small and patient-focused with a tailored approach to meet every patient's unique needs. My approach to treatment is to provide a safe, comforting environment where patients feel able to express themselves emotionally without fear of judgment. I pride myself on being empathic, warm and caring with an ability to personally connect with each of my patients and their families. I love what I do and I believe it reflects in the results I help my patients achieve.
I am an ivy league-trained child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist seeing patients for combined psychotherapy and medication management services via telehealth. My practice is small and patient-focused with a tailored approach to meet every patient's unique needs. My approach to treatment is to provide a safe, comforting environment where patients feel able to express themselves emotionally without fear of judgment. I pride myself on being empathic, warm and caring with an ability to personally connect with each of my patients and their families. I love what I do and I believe it reflects in the results I help my patients achieve.
(802) 794-4314 View (802) 794-4314
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Clifford Sussman
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20816
-I have a private practice in psychiatry for children, adolescents, and young adults in Washington, DC. I am one of the few specialists in the country in internet and video game addiction. I am certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. - I am currently accepting new clients who seek help with problematic technology use. -Please visit my website www.cliffordsussmanmd.com for many free resources on internet and video game addiction including FAQ and videos. - I am not in any insurance network but can provide billing codes.
-I have a private practice in psychiatry for children, adolescents, and young adults in Washington, DC. I am one of the few specialists in the country in internet and video game addiction. I am certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. - I am currently accepting new clients who seek help with problematic technology use. -Please visit my website www.cliffordsussmanmd.com for many free resources on internet and video game addiction including FAQ and videos. - I am not in any insurance network but can provide billing codes.
(202) 643-5962 View (202) 643-5962
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Jimmy Ibikunle, MD LLC
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
I am board certified in general psychiatry and child & adolescent psychiatry.
I hope to meet your emotional and behavioral health needs by providing excellent office based psychiatric services. I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication monitoring services across age groups. Evaluations are scheduled for 60 minutes and medication follow up visits for 20 minutes. I do not routinely offer psychotherapy services.
I am board certified in general psychiatry and child & adolescent psychiatry.
I hope to meet your emotional and behavioral health needs by providing excellent office based psychiatric services. I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication monitoring services across age groups. Evaluations are scheduled for 60 minutes and medication follow up visits for 20 minutes. I do not routinely offer psychotherapy services.
(202) 759-3979 View (202) 759-3979
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Susan D Rich
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH, DFAPA
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20810
Selected as one of Washington's Top Doctors, Dr. Rich treats children, adolescents & young adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, FASD/ND-PAE, and high functioning autism. Are you looking for a comprehensive approach to mental wellness for your child, teen or young adult who is struggling to meet the demands and pressures of school, college applications, transitioning to young adulthood? Are you seeking psychiatric care that combines psychotherapy with medication? You may be interested in more holistic, integrative methods, combining psychotherapy with medication using strengths-based, concrete approaches.
Selected as one of Washington's Top Doctors, Dr. Rich treats children, adolescents & young adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, FASD/ND-PAE, and high functioning autism. Are you looking for a comprehensive approach to mental wellness for your child, teen or young adult who is struggling to meet the demands and pressures of school, college applications, transitioning to young adulthood? Are you seeking psychiatric care that combines psychotherapy with medication? You may be interested in more holistic, integrative methods, combining psychotherapy with medication using strengths-based, concrete approaches.
(240) 434-0458 View (240) 434-0458
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Dr. Anson Liu, M.D. & Dr. Emily Gavett, M.D.
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20816
We provide comprehensive Child, Adolescent and Adult psychiatric treatment, psychotherapy treatment in a non-judgmental, patient-centered environment. Dr. Liu and Dr. Gavett both have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), trauma-related disorders (including PTSD), ADHD, child behavioral problems, personality disorders, Family/Parent-Child/Couple Conflicts and high functioning individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Treatment begins with a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, where we will review biological, social, and psychological contributions to your present concerns.
We provide comprehensive Child, Adolescent and Adult psychiatric treatment, psychotherapy treatment in a non-judgmental, patient-centered environment. Dr. Liu and Dr. Gavett both have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), trauma-related disorders (including PTSD), ADHD, child behavioral problems, personality disorders, Family/Parent-Child/Couple Conflicts and high functioning individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Treatment begins with a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, where we will review biological, social, and psychological contributions to your present concerns.
(443) 901-4630 View (443) 901-4630
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VirtualPsychiatricCare.com
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, CRNP-PM
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20817  (Online Only)
We are board-certified in treating Children and Adults. Accepting new Maryland patients via telehealth visits for psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment on our website today. Evening and weekend hours are available. We offer affordable rates-Initial Psychiatric Eval $199, Follow-ups are $99. Taking some insurances.
We are board-certified in treating Children and Adults. Accepting new Maryland patients via telehealth visits for psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment on our website today. Evening and weekend hours are available. We offer affordable rates-Initial Psychiatric Eval $199, Follow-ups are $99. Taking some insurances.
(430) 224-0389 View (430) 224-0389
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Amoah Asante
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20815  (Online Only)
Hi! I'm a child, adolescent and adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I treat clients across the lifespan. I received my doctorate in Wilkes University and has been practicing for 6 years. I have the experience of helping clients in all age groups, manage multiple mental health diagnoses for them to become the best versions of themselves. I'm also a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Hi! I'm a child, adolescent and adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I treat clients across the lifespan. I received my doctorate in Wilkes University and has been practicing for 6 years. I have the experience of helping clients in all age groups, manage multiple mental health diagnoses for them to become the best versions of themselves. I'm also a Family Nurse Practitioner.
(301) 507-1967 View (301) 507-1967
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Child Psychiatrists
Child psychiatrists in Bethesda use their medical experience to diagnose and treat disorders of thinking and feeling, as well as behavior affecting children and their families.

A child can see a psychiatrist for a range of issues from depression and anxiety, to eating disorders and trauma. The psychiatrist will look for the best treatment for a child and their family, and can help the child effectively resolve issues and cope with life’s stresses. Treatment may involve medication, which a child psychiatrist can offer to can help correct chemical imbalances in the brain, control moods, and change negative and destructive behaviors.