Where Innovative Psychiatry Meets Personalized Care
Welcome to Washington Interventional Psychiatry (WIP).
Our name reflects our innovative approach to mental healthcare, where our clinicians embrace a truly unique model. By integrating a wide range of therapies from medications and psychotherapy to cutting-edge treatments like ketamine, TMS, and psychedelic therapy- we provide a comprehensive, patient-centered approach. This allows us to tailor treatment plans to the unique needs of each client, from children to adults.
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We're redefining mental health care in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia with cutting edge treatment options provided by compassionate and experienced clinicians.
Whether you’re grappling with new symptoms, long-standing mental health challenges, difficult side effects, exploring groundbreaking therapies, or simply seeking expert guidance, WIP is your partner in achieving mental wellness.
We understand that every individual’s story is unique, and so is every path to healing. That’s why our commitment goes beyond traditional care models. We’re here to listen, understand, and use new strategies to create a mental health journey that’s as individual as you are.
At WIP, we don’t just treat symptoms – we nurture growth, resilience, and lasting change. Welcome to a new era of modernized psychiatric care, where innovation meets compassion, and your well-being is always our priority.
Our Services: Comprehensive Mental Health Care for All Ages
- General Psychiatry: Expert and experienced care for adults and children, typically oral medications.
- Interventional Psychiatry: A specialized field within psychiatry that focuses on advanced, evidence-based treatments for conditions that are resistant to traditional therapies or for people who struggle with intolerable side effects. This approach includes a range of innovative techniques, such as neuromodulation (e.g., daily or accelerated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation or TMS), and the use of emerging treatments like ketamine.
- Psychedelic Therapy: The use of psychedelic medicine in combination with various forms of therapy.
- Mental Health Consultations: For those with symptoms but unsure about their needs, our psychiatrists are here to guide you to the right treatment
Our Approach: Science-Backed, Patient-Focused
WIP stands apart in its dedication to treating the whole patient. Our Ivy League-trained psychiatrists and clinicians take a nuanced, empathetic, and research-driven approach to mental health. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions or quick fixes. Instead, we invite you into the conversation, ensuring you’re an active participant in your diagnosis and treatment plan.
As board-certified psychiatrists, we focus on science-backed treatments and measurable results. We’re not about quantity and just prescriptions – our focus is on innovative quality care that addresses complex mental health challenges with the best, evidence based course of treatment.
What Sets Us Apart
At WIP, we pride ourselves on offering a level of care that goes beyond traditional psychiatric practices:
Cutting-Edge Interventions
As national leaders in interventional psychiatry, we offer advanced treatments like Accelerated TMS, standard TMS and Psychedelic/Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapies. These innovative approaches provide hope for patients who haven’t found success with traditional treatments.
Personalized Treatment Plans
We recognize that every patient’s story is unique. Our clinicians take the time to understand your specific needs, concerns, and goals, crafting tailored treatment plans that evolve with you.
Whole-Person Focus and Healing
Collaborative Approach
We believe in empowering our patients. At WIP, you’re not just a recipient of care; you’re an active participant in your treatment journey. We’re curious, we educate, we’re involved, and we support you every step of the way.
Comprehensive Expertise
Our team uniquely blends general psychiatry with medication management, psychotherapy, and innovative interventions like accelerated TMS, daily TMS, Ketamine, and psychedelic-assisted therapies. This multifaceted approach allows us to effectively treat a wide range of conditions, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depressive disorders, treatment-resistant depression, bipolar I and II disorders, anxiety, PTSD/trauma and substance addiction, as well as suicidality.
Exceptional Team
Our clinicians aren’t just practitioners – they’re leaders in the field of psychiatry:
- Psychiatrists who trained at decorated academic institutions such Yale, Cornell, Columbia, and Mount Sinai.
- Board-certified professionals by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, ensuring the highest standards of care.
- Members of the Washington DC Board of Medicine, shaping policies and standards in mental health care.
- Specialists in adult, child, substance abuse, and forensic psychiatry, offering expert care across all age groups and situations.
- Sought-after speakers and educators, regularly contributing to the advancement of psychiatric knowledge and practice both nationally and internationally.
Recognition and Trust
Our commitment to excellence in mental health care has earned us numerous accolades and, most importantly, the trust of our patients:
- Outstanding Patient Satisfaction: We're proud of our 4.9-star Google rating based on over 200 patient reviews. This rating reflects our dedication to providing exceptional care and positive patient experiences
- Top Doctor Recognition: Washingtonian named us a Top Doctor, a testament to our standing in the D.C. medical community.
- Media Engagement: Due to our expertise, our doctors have been interviewed by top news outlets including Newsweek Magazine, and the Psychiatric Times.
- Psychology Today Verification: Our practice is verified by Psychology Today, a respected authority in mental health information and provider listings.
- Professional Speaking Engagements: Our doctors are frequently invited to participate in professional speaking engagements, sharing their expertise and insights with colleagues and the public.
- Trusted Resource: WIP. has become a go-to resource for complex mental health cases, often receiving referrals from other healthcare providers in the D.C. area.
- Community Involvement: We're actively involved in mental health advocacy and education in the Washington, D.C. community, working to destigmatize mental health issues and improve access to quality care.
- Continued Excellence: Our team is committed to ongoing education and staying at the forefront of psychiatric advancements, ensuring that our patients always receive the most current and effective treatments available. Additionally, as an official teaching site for Georgetown psychiatric residents, we are committed to educating the next generation of psychiatrists in these cutting edge therapies.
At WIP, we go beyond treating symptoms – we partner with you to create lasting change.
Whether you’re seeking general psychiatric care, interested in innovative psychiatric treatments, or need guidance in your journey to mental health relief, we are here to help.
