Psychiatric Treatment with a Psychiatrist in Alexandria, VA / Greater Washington, D.C.
There’s no sidestepping it–life can be overwhelming. Whether it’s challenges at work, home, or in relationships, it’s easy to feel like we’re barely keeping our heads above water. Add to that symptoms of anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues, and life becomes even more difficult. That’s where we come in. Our board-certified psychiatrists are highly trained, compassionate, providers well-versed in diagnosing and treating a variety of mental health conditions and sources of distress using both psychotherapy and medication when appropriate.
Whether we are providing talk therapy (psychotherapy), prescribing medication, or using a combined approach, our psychiatrists always prioritize understanding your unique background and needs. We will work with you to develop a personalized mental health treatment approach to best meet your psychiatric treatment needs and overall goals.
Initial mental health evaluations are two hours in length to afford sufficient time to arrive at accurate psychiatric diagnoses and adequately understand not only the nature of your symptoms, but also to better gain a comprehensive perspective on you as a person.
Mental Health Conditions Treated:
Mood symptoms and disorders (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder)
Anxiety symptoms and disorders (e.g., generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, phobias and fears)
Adjustment disorders (grief, bereavement, stress)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Hoarding
Impulse-control disorders
Trauma-based conditions (including PTSD and dissociative conditions)
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Sleep disorders with psychiatric components
Interpersonal challenges and relationship difficulties
Occupational difficulties
Anger management issues
Self-esteem and identity issues, including sexual identity
Gender identity-related issues
Men’s and women’s sexual disorders
Psychotic disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, delusional disorders)
Maintenance of recovery (for individuals who are presently involved with external sources of recovery)
Psychiatric symptoms of neuropsychiatric disorders
More About our Psychiatric Treatment Services:
Our practice offers psychotherapy in Northern Virginia and the Greater Washington, D.C. area for persons ages 13 and older, and both psychotherapy and medication management for persons ages 16 and older. All of our mental health providers are skilled psychotherapists, with training in cognitive-behavioral (CBT), psychodynamic, and supportive psychotherapy.
If you think you may benefit from medication, please ask 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). If you are seeking psychotherapy alone, you are welcome to work with Kristin Harkins, LMFT (ages 13 and older) or with either Dr. Shugarman or Dr. Rives. Persons in treatment with outside providers are always welcome to the practice.
At the end of each appointment, we will provide you with a detailed receipt designed to help maximize insurance company reimbursement. Treatment-related costs vary by provider and are available upon request.
Our Board-Certified Psychiatrists:
Ryan Shugarman, M.D.
Board-Certified General and Forensic Psychiatrist
Dr. Shugarman is a board-certified general and forensic psychiatrist and founder of the practice. He provides medication management and psychotherapy for adults. Additionally, he performs forensic psychiatric evaluations and serves as an expert witness.
James V. Rives, M.D.
Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Dr. Rives is a board-certified psychiatrist. He provides medication management and psychotherapy for persons ages 16 and older. Dr. Rives also has extensive experience evaluating and treating U.S. military veterans.
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.