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, psychotherapy, or a combined approach 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 are different and work closely with patients to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to the individual.
Conveniently located in Old Town Alexandria, VA, our office is easily accessible by car and metro to individuals throughout Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. Evening hours are available and parking is provided.
Initial psychiatric appointments with our psychiatrists are conducted in person and are 2 hours in length. Based on patient preference, location, and clinical need, virtual appointments for follow-up psychiatric treatment may be available.
Initial appointments with our therapist are 1 to 1.5 hours in length, and for clients in Virginia, both the initial and follow-up appointments are available either in person or virtually through teletherapy.
We also provide forensic psychiatric and psychological assessments. Our board-certified forensic psychiatrist and forensic psychologist perform evaluations involving civil, administrative, and criminal matters and are available to serve as expert witnesses on mental health-related legal matters throughout the United States.
Fees for services vary by provider type and are available upon request.
Our experienced board-certified psychiatrists perform psychiatric assessments and provide medication management and psychotherapy for individuals ages 16 and above.
Our compassionate psychotherapists provide individual psychotherapy, couples counseling / marital therapy, and family therapy for individuals 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 individuals ages 13 and older, and both psychotherapy and medication management for individuals ages 16 and older. All of our providers are skilled psychotherapists, with training in cognitive-behavioral (CBT), psychodynamic, and supportive psychotherapy. Additional areas of therapeutic specialization vary by provider.
Individuals interested in psychiatric medication management 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.
Initial psychiatric evaluations are conducted in person and are 2 hours in length. Follow-up virtual appointments with our psychiatrists may be available through telepsychiatry (telehealth), based on patient preference, location and clinical need. For clients in Virginia, all appointments with our therapist are available both in person and virtually through teletherapy. 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 services 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.”
