Mental Health Therapy in District of Columbia
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Stacey C Cooperman
Stacey Cooperman is a Counselor, providing online sessions. Services include therapy for children (0 - 10), teen & preteen (11 - 18), and adults (18+). Sessions are available in French. Stacey is in-network with insurance providers including BlueCross BlueShield and CareFirst. They accept American Express, Discover, and HSA. Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.
Karima Nero-Woodfork
Karima Nero-Woodfork is a Clinical Social Worker/therapist, providing online sessions. Services include therapy for adults (18+) and seniors (65+). Karima is in-network with insurance providers including Aetna, Ambetter, and Cigna. They accept American Express, Discover, and HSA. Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.
Rebecca Knight
Rebecca Knight is a Clinical Social Worker/therapist, providing both online and in-person sessions. Services include therapy for adults (18+). Rebecca is in-network with insurance providers including Aetna, AmeriHealth, and BlueCross BlueShield. They accept Cash. Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.
Dr. Cynthia B McNeill
Dr. Cynthia B. McNeill is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Washington, DC. As the founder and CEO of Meraki Health, a telemedicine behavioral health practice, she provides psychiatric evaluation, psychotherapy and medication management through a fully virtual model. Her approach is holistic, drawing on a combined background in psychiatry and family medicine to support accessible care. Telepsychiatry Services and Therapeutic Modalities New clients typically begin with a comprehensive psychiatric assessment, where Dr. McNeill gathers history, clarifies goals and develops a collaborative treatment plan. Ongoing sessions are conducted entirely online, offering a flexible and confidential environment for adults seeking consistent psychiatric support. Her work integrates psychotherapy, interpersonal therapy and medication management. Clients can expect a balance of clinical evaluation, evidence based therapeutic work and ongoing medication oversight. Quick Facts Location: Washington, DC, with telehealth services available to eligible adults Services offered: Psychiatric evaluation, psychotherapy, medication management and interpersonal therapy Who she treats: Adults and families, including LGBTQ+ clients, veterans, aviation professionals and single mothers Approach: Evidence based, holistic and patient centered psychiatric care Credentials: PhD, PMHNP-BC, NP-C and FNP-C, with training spanning psychiatry and family medicine Payment options: Accepts major insurance plans including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna and Medicare Format: Online only telepsychiatry sessions; controlled substances are not prescribed via telehealth
Ifreke Williams
Ifreke Williams is an adult psychiatrist with Pieur Wellness, providing integrative psychiatric care in Washington, DC. She specializes in mood disorders, anxiety and ADHD, women's mental health and medication management with additional experience treating depression, bipolar disorder and OCD, trauma and substance use concerns. Dr. Williams offers compassionate and culturally sensitive care that prioritizes listening, collaboration and whole person well being. Integrative Adult Psychiatry Dr. Williams brings over a decade of psychiatric experience to adults navigating mood disorders, anxiety and ADHD. A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, she combines thorough psychiatric evaluation with ongoing medication management tailored to each patient's goals. Sessions begin with a comprehensive initial evaluation followed by collaborative follow up visits that balance evidence based prescribing with lifestyle, emotional and cultural considerations. This integrative approach addresses both symptoms and underlying contributors to support lasting improvement in quality of life. Culturally Sensitive Care for Women Dr. Williams has a special interest in women's mental health and provides culturally sensitive, person centered psychiatric care. She works one on one with adult patients facing life transitions and stress, self esteem concerns and co-occurring conditions including dual diagnosis and substance use. Appointments and Getting Started Dr. Williams sees adult patients in person at Pieur Wellness in Washington, DC and via telepsychiatry across DC, Virginia and Florida, California and Hawaii. She is a licensed physician with 12 years of clinical experience and a background in holistic, integrative psychiatric treatment. The practice accepts several major insurance plans including CareFirst BCBS and Cigna, Aetna and Optum and provides out of network billing statements for reimbursement.
Theresa A Anokam
Theresa Anokam is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, providing online sessions. Services include therapy for adults (18+) and seniors (65+). Theresa is in-network with insurance providers including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, and CareFirst. Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.
Edward (Ed) Stern
Edward (Ed) Stern is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, providing both online and in-person sessions. Services include therapy for teen & preteen (11 - 18) and adults (18+). Edward (Ed) has experience working with Bisexual People, Deaf People, Gay People, People Living with HIV/AIDS, People with Immunological Disorders, Intersex People, Lesbians, Nonbinary People, Queer People, Racial Justice Advocates, Sex Workers, Single Mothers, and Transgender People. Edward (Ed) is in-network with insurance providers including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, and CareFirst. They accept American Express, Cash, and Check, and may offer sliding scale payment options to help with the cost of treatment. Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.
Sinan Duzyurek
Dr. Sinan Duzyurek is a board certified psychiatrist and mental health provider based in Washington, DC. His practice addresses a wide range of conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD and trauma/PTSD. Dr. Duzyurek's approach emphasizes blending advanced psychopharmacology with evidence based therapeutic techniques. Specialty Training in rTMS Therapy Dr. Duzyurek works with clients across the lifespan, from teens and preteens through adults and seniors. His practice integrates counseling elements directly into psychiatric visits, creating a cohesive treatment experience rather than separating medication and therapy. His therapeutic toolkit includes CBT, psychodynamic therapy, motivational interviewing and solution focused brief therapy. He also offers psychopharmacology options, including ketamine treatments and holds specialty training in rTMS therapy. Quick Facts Services offered: Psychiatric evaluation, medication management, psychopharmacology and integrated psychotherapy Who he treats: Teens, adults, and seniors; individuals, couples, and groups; LGBTQ+ affirming and HIV/AIDS allied care Approach: Integrative and eclectic, combining CBT, psychodynamic therapy and medication management Payment: Out-of-network provider; accepts bank transfer, American Express and cash Languages: Sessions available in both English and Turkish Begin Your Care Getting started with Dr. Duzyurek's psychiatric practice involves reaching out to schedule an initial evaluation. His team can address questions about fit, session format, scheduling and payment options.
Liz Comstock
Liz Comstock, APRN, PMHNP-BC is a psychiatric nurse practitioner offering personalized mental health care in Washington, DC. Her clinical focus spans anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder and substance use, with a particular emphasis on first responders, veterans, healthcare workers, government personnel and aviation professionals. Liz brings a stigma-reducing, confidential approach designed to support both emotional health and professional functionality for those in high-demand careers. Psychiatric Care Built for High-Stakes Careers Liz specializes in serving frontline and public service professionals, offering psychiatric care that accounts for the unique pressures of shift work, operational stress,and career demands. She holds credentials as a Certified First Responder Counselor (CFRC) alongside her PMHNP-BC certification with graduate training from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Her practice, Frontline MHS, is intentionally designed to reduce barriers for clients who may hesitate to seek care. Treatment combines medication management with individual therapy approaches including CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and trauma-focused modalities. Sessions are structured to address both underlying issues and daily symptoms, helping clients stay professionally functional while building long-term mental health stability. Flexible Access for Demanding Schedules Liz offers non-traditional scheduling, including early morning, late evening and weekend appointments by request, making care accessible for professionals who work irregular hours. She also serves LGBTQ+ populations and adults living with HIV/AIDS, reflecting a broadly inclusive and affirming practice philosophy.
Lazare Shadzeka
Lazare Shadzeka is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, providing online sessions. Services include therapy for adults (18+) and seniors (65+). Sessions are available in French. Lazare is in-network with insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, and BlueCross BlueShield. They accept American Express, Discover, and HSA. Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.
