General Adult and Addiction Psychiatrist
Dr. Sonya Bakshi is a general adult and addiction psychiatrist in Washington, DC, specializing in the treatment of mood disorders and substance use disorders. She completed medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine and her adult psychiatry residency at NYU School of Medicine, where she served as Chief Resident. She remained at NYU to complete a fellowship in addiction psychiatry, gaining advanced training in the treatment of alcohol and drug use disorders.
Dr. Bakshi treats a broad range of psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma-related conditions, and substance use disorders. Her clinical approach emphasizes thoughtful psychiatric evaluation and individualized treatment planning.
As an addiction psychiatrist, Dr. Bakshi provides outpatient treatment for substance use disorders using a combination of psychiatric care, psychotherapy, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) when appropriate. This includes medications such as buprenorphine (Suboxone and Sublocade) for opioid use disorder.
Dr. Bakshi works with patients from across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia who are seeking physician-led care for both mental health conditions and addiction. Her goal is to provide compassionate, evidence-based treatment that helps patients stabilize symptoms and move toward long-term recovery.