Washington DC Psychiatrist for Integrated Mental Health Care
Psychiatry, therapy, TMS, and ketamine treatment. One fully integrated practice, just minutes from Washington DC.
Your search for a psychiatrist in Washington DC ends here. At Washington Behavioral Medicine Associates, our board-certified clinical team offers the full range of mental health services DC residents need, covering everything from your first evaluation through long-term care. One call connects you to psychiatry, therapy, neuropsychological testing, and advanced brain modulation treatments.
- Serving Washington DC Since 2009
- Founded by Dr. Gonzalo Laje, MD, PhD
- Board-Certified Psychiatrists
Recognized Leaders in Mental Health Care
Why Washington DC Patients Choose WBMA
- Integrated care under one roof. Psychiatry, therapy, testing, and neuromodulation in one practice. Your providers share notes and coordinate directly.
- Founded by Dr. Gonzalo Laje. Dr. Laje built WBMA around the conviction that integrated mental health care produces better outcomes than fragmented care. His background spans psychiatry, genetics, and neuromodulation.
- Serving the DC metro since 2009. Over 15 years working with Washington DC patients, including professionals, families, and those who’ve exhausted standard treatment options.
Mental Health Services for Washington DC Patients
Most psychiatry practices in the Washington DC area handle one thing. WBMA handles all of it. Our board-certified team offers five core services, coordinated within a single practice, so your providers actually communicate with each other.
Psychiatric Evaluation and Medication Management
Thorough evaluations that go beyond a symptom checklist. Our psychiatrists review your full history before recommending any treatment, stay involved as your care evolves, and coordinate directly with your therapist if you’re seeing one in our practice. We also offer pharmacogenetic testing, which may help identify medications that work with your biology.
TMS Therapy for Washington DC Residents
FDA-cleared and non-invasive, TMS therapy may be an option for Washington DC patients with major depressive disorder who haven’t responded well to medication. Research suggests many patients experience meaningful symptom improvement. Individual results vary.
Ketamine Therapy in Washington DC
WBMA offers ketamine-assisted treatment for qualifying patients with treatment-resistant depression. Esketamine (Spravato) is FDA-approved for treatment-resistant depression. IV ketamine is an off-label treatment that has shown promise in clinical research. A psychiatric evaluation is required before any protocol begins. Outcomes vary by individual.
Neuropsychological Testing and Diagnostics
If previous treatment hasn’t worked and you’re not sure why, our neuropsychological and diagnostic testing services may help clarify what’s actually happening. We assess ADHD, autism spectrum conditions, learning differences, memory concerns, and complex psychiatric presentations.
Individual, Family, and Group Therapy
Licensed therapists serving children, adolescents, adults, and families across Washington DC. We use evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and ACT. Our therapy team coordinates directly with our psychiatric team when a patient benefits from both.
How Washington DC Patients Get Started at WBMA
Most psychiatry practices in the Washington DC area handle one thing. WBMA handles all of it. Our board-certified team offers five core services, coordinated within a single practice, so your providers actually communicate with each other.
Request a Consultation
Call our office or submit a contact form. Our intake team will gather basic information and match you with the right type of provider for your situation, whether you need a psychiatrist, therapist, or testing specialist.
Your Initial Evaluation
Your first appointment is a thorough evaluation, not a rushed intake. We take the time to understand your history, your current challenges, and what you've already tried. This is where care at WBMA begins. We start with clarity, not assumptions.
Your Care Plan Takes Shape
Your provider works with you to build a plan that fits your life. Whether it involves therapy, medication, or advanced options like TMS, the pieces of your care at WBMA actually communicate with each other to support your journey.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psychiatry in Washington DC
Do you accept Washington DC patients for psychiatry?
Yes. WBMA actively accepts Washington DC residents for psychiatry services. Our office is located in Chevy Chase, MD, just minutes from Northwest DC, and we serve patients from across the greater DC metro area. If you’re searching for a psychiatrist in Washington DC and want integrated care that includes therapy, testing, or advanced treatments like TMS or ketamine, our team may be a good fit. Contact our intake team to discuss availability and next steps.
What mental health services does WBMA offer Washington DC residents?
Washington DC patients can access the full range of WBMA services, including psychiatric evaluation and medication management, individual and family therapy, neuropsychological testing, TMS therapy, and ketamine-assisted treatment. We also offer pharmacogenetic testing, which may help guide medication selection. Most of our DC patients work with more than one service area, and our team coordinates care across all of them within a single practice.
How is WBMA different from other psychiatrists in DC?
Most psychiatry practices in the Washington DC area operate as single-service providers, offering either medication management or therapy, rarely both. WBMA was built around integration. Psychiatrists, therapists, neuropsychologists, and neuromodulation specialists work within the same practice and communicate directly about shared patients. For DC residents who’ve experienced fragmented care, this tends to feel noticeably different from the first appointment forward.
Does WBMA offer ketamine therapy to Washington DC patients?
Yes. WBMA offers ketamine therapy options to qualifying Washington DC patients, including esketamine (Spravato), which is FDA-approved for treatment-resistant depression, and IV ketamine, which is an off-label treatment that research has associated with rapid symptom reduction in some patients. Individual results vary and a psychiatric evaluation is required before any ketamine protocol begins. A consultation with our team is the appropriate starting point to determine whether ketamine therapy may be right for your situation.
Can I see both a psychiatrist and therapist at WBMA?
Yes, and this is one of the more common care arrangements at our practice. Many Washington DC patients benefit from both psychiatric medication management and ongoing therapy, especially when a single condition has both biological and psychological dimensions. When both providers are within the same practice, they can coordinate directly, adjust approaches together, and give you a more consistent experience than working with separate, unconnected providers across DC.
Do you offer telehealth for Washington DC patients?
Yes. WBMA offers telehealth options for Washington DC patients who prefer virtual appointments or whose schedules make in-person visits difficult. Telehealth availability varies by provider and service type. Some evaluations and treatments require in-person visits, so our intake team can clarify what’s available when you reach out. Most therapy and medication management follow-ups can often be conducted via telehealth for DC-based patients.
What conditions do your Washington DC psychiatrists treat?
Our psychiatric team works with a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, treatment-resistant depression, and complex presentations that haven’t responded well to standard approaches. We also serve children, adolescents, and families, not just adults. If you’re uncertain whether your situation is a fit for WBMA, a brief consultation with our intake team is the right way to find out.
Ready to Work with a Psychiatrist Near Washington DC?
If you’ve been managing a mental health condition without the right support, or if your current care feels disconnected, WBMA may be the practice you’ve been looking for. Our team serves Washington DC residents with psychiatry, therapy, neuropsychological testing, TMS, and ketamine care, all coordinated within one practice. Individual results vary, and we always start with a thorough evaluation. Take the first step today.
Individual results may vary. Treatment effectiveness depends on each patient’s unique circumstances. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace a professional consultation. Schedule a consultation to discuss whether our services may be right for you.
