Carol Harkrader Verified Provider

Psychiatrist

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About Me

Carol Harkrader, MD, is a psychiatrist in Purcellville, Virginia, offering comprehensive mental health services for patients across the full lifespan.

She provides psychiatric medication management alongside evidence based therapy to address a wide range of conditions.

Her approach integrates multiple clinical frameworks to offer accessible psychiatric care in Loudoun County and beyond.

CBT, DBT and EMDR

New patients can connect with Dr. Harkrader through her Purcellville office, where she conducts thorough psychiatric evaluations to inform individualized treatment plans.

Both in-person and telehealth appointments are available, making care accessible for those balancing busy schedules or distance.

Dr. Harkrader combines psychiatric medication management with CBT, DBT and EMDR.

She works with patients on concerns ranging from mood and anxiety disorders to trauma, sleep difficulties and substance use.

Key Facts

  • Location: LifeStance Health, Purcellville, with telehealth appointments also available
  • Services offered: Psychiatric evaluation, medication management and evidence based therapy
  • Who she treats: Children, adolescents, adults and seniors across a broad range of mental health needs
  • Approach: CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR and ERP alongside medication management
  • Insurance accepted: Many major plans including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and TRICARE
  • Scheduling: Appointments are available by phone through LifeStance Health

Payment Options

Insurance Options

  • Aetna
  • Behavioral Health Systems
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Johns Hopkins
  • MultiPlan
  • Optum
  • Other
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

Orientation & Focus

Ages Treated

Adults (18+), Children (0 – 10), Seniors (65+), Teen & Preteen (11 – 18)

Languages Spoken

Spanish

Specialties

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Child
  • Chronic Illness or Pain
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief
  • Hoarding
  • Infertility
  • Life Transitions
  • Medication Management
  • Obsessive Compulsive (OCD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Psychosis
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sleep and Insomnia
  • Substance Abuse
  • Trauma and PTSD

Treatment Options

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Faith Based
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Locations

Main Location

17336 Pickwick Dr
Suite 101
Purcellville, Virginia 20132
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