Psychiatrists, Therapists (Counseling) & Forensic Psychiatry in Northern VA / Greater Washington, D.C.
Since 2010, Shugarman Psychiatric & Counseling’s board-certified psychiatrists, psychotherapists, and forensic psychiatrists and psychologists have been providing comprehensive and compassionate mental health treatment using psychotherapy (counseling), medication management, and combined treatment approaches for adults, adolescents, couples, and families throughout Northern Virginia and the Greater Washington, D.C. area.
Whether you are seeking medication management or psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, relationship problems, or other mental health conditions or life challenges, our experienced psychiatrists and psychotherapists are here to help! We recognize that everyone’s needs differ, and we work closely with patients to develop personalized treatment plans to best meet their psychotherapy and medication-related mental health needs.
Conveniently located in Old Town Alexandria, VA, our office is very accessible by car and metro to individuals throughout Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. Evening hours are available and parking is provided. Initial psychiatric evaluations are conducted in-person and are 2 hours in length, with the option for follow-up virtual appointments through telepsychiatry (telehealth) when clinically appropriate. Appointments with our therapist are available both in-person and virtually through teletherapy for clients in Virginia. Fees vary by provider type and are available upon request.
We also provide forensic psychiatric and forensic psychological evaluations and services. Our board-certified forensic psychiatrist and forensic psychologist perform evaluations for civil, administrative, and criminal matters and are available to serve as expert witnesses on mental health-related legal matters throughout the United States.
Our experienced board-certified psychiatrists perform psychiatric assessments and provide medication management and psychotherapy for clients ages 16 and above.
Our compassionate psychotherapists provide individual psychotherapy, couples counseling / marital therapy, and family therapy for clients ages 13 and above.
Our forensic psychiatrist and forensic psychologist provide psychiatric and psychological assessments and expert witness services for civil, administrative, and criminal matters.
What’s the Right Treatment for Me?
By putting together licensed professionals from various backgrounds, we have created a practice designed to help individuals, couples, and families achieve their mental health, personal, and relationship-related goals. We offer psychotherapy for persons ages 13 and older, and both psychotherapy and medication management for persons ages 16 and older. All of our providers are skilled psychotherapists, with training in cognitive-behavioral (CBT), psychodynamic, and supportive psychotherapy. Training in additional therapeutic modalities varies by provider.
Individuals interested in psychiatric medication treatment may inquire about scheduling with one of our two board-certified psychiatrists, Ryan Shugarman, M.D. (ages 18 and older) or James V. Rives, M.D. (ages 16 and older). Individuals seeking psychotherapy alone are welcome to work with Kristin Harkins, LMFT (ages 13 and older) or with Drs. Shugarman or Rives. Individuals already working with outside therapists or other treatment providers are always welcome to the practice. For appropriate patients, follow-up virtual appointments through telepsychiatry (telehealth) and teletherapy may be available.
At the end of each appointment, we provide a detailed receipt to assist patients in maximizing insurance reimbursement. Fees vary by provider type and are available upon request.
Individuals, law firms, companies, agencies, and other entities seeking forensic psychiatric or forensic psychological assessments for civil, administrative, or criminal matters should visit our Forensic Services page or contact the practice for additional information.
If you have questions about our psychiatric treatment, psychotherapy, or forensic psychiatric and psychological evaluations in Alexandria, Virginia and the Greater Washington, D.C. area, please contact Shugarman Psychiatric & Counseling for additional information. We look forward to working with you!
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Have questions? Interested in scheduling?
Please call us at (703) 596-1024 or complete our contact form to learn more about our psychiatric treatment services in the Alexandria, VA / Greater Washington, D.C. area!
For more information about mental health conditions, psychiatry, and treatment, the American Psychiatric Association's and NAMI's websites offer excellent resources.
Client Testimonials:
“I have the utmost respect for Dr. Shugarman. He is incredibly well-crafted and highly adept in his field of work. I would recommend him to a loved on or client for psychiatric care without a moment's hesitation.”
