TMS has hands down been the most effective treatment that I've had in my battle with depression…read more I started doing talk therapy and taking antidepressants in 2015, which worked pretty effectively for maybe a year. After that their efficacy wore off and I spent several frustrating years increasing dosage and/or trying different kinds of anti-depressants while doing talk therapy off and on. Throughout that time I was consistently having 1 to 2 prolonged episodes of depression every year. Sometime around 2019/2020 my therapist brought up this treatment called TMS and I eventually looked into it. I've done 3 full rounds of TMS - the latest of which was with Vital TMS. Those initial rounds were super effective at treating depression, but it would still seem to creep back up about 6 months later. After my round of TMS with Vital I elected to continue with monthly maintenance treatments - also through Vital - to see if that would fully put my depression in remission for the long term. I've been doing the maintenance treatments for the past year and it's the first year in 8 or 9 years where I haven't had a significant episode of depression! I'm extremely grateful for Vital TMS and the work that they do. Plus, Heidi and the team are awesome - always super friendly, professional, and accommodating. I highly recommend Vital TMS and if you haven't given TMS a try or are on the fence - do it!

I wouldn't trust Nurse Practitioner Carol. She fired me as a client in less than 10 minutes for…read moresetting one boundary with her. A few minutes into our first appointment, which was just basic logistics stuff, she told me to "relax." I hadn't been particularly anxious, and I personally don't find it relaxing when someone tells me to relax. I told her I didn't find that helpful and would prefer for her not to tell me to relax. (Kind of like someone telling you to calm down or smile). She claimed it was theraputic. I said it doesn't feel theraputic when she says that particular phrase. Wasn't a big deal, so I expected her to either move on or show curiosity, but she got defensive and said she was not willing to honor the boundary and didn't think she could work with me because I was trying to "control what she says." I explained that it was just one request not to have that one command (to relax) given. She said she would not honor the boundary and said that it was therefore best if she did not work with me. So my intake was cut short, Vital TMS has no one else available for med management, and now I'm scrambling to find someone to fill a prescritption so I don't go through withdrawals. She then denied telling me to relax, which is a bigger red flag. But I have the conversation recorded.

I found myself calling Jim on a Sunday because I needed help managing anxiety. I've done CBT in the…read morepast for sleep issues and know that it really works, so I wanted to find a therapist specializing in CBT to help with my anxiety and burnout. Jim took my call and got me in that week. I've been meeting with him for about a month and I can honestly say that it has made a big difference. Jim's strategy is very action-oriented, with concrete steps that have made a meaningful improvement in my mood and day-to-day mental health. Would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to get beyond just talk therapy and see change.

Daily panic attacks, in just four sessions with Jim have almost disappeared and my intrusive and…read moreracing thoughts, nausea and sleeplessness have subsided. When I had a tough time, he squeezed me in the next day and was very helpful. He is truly heaven sent. I look forward to being 100% anxiety free through Jim's CBT and without medication (though I don't knock anyone that needs medication).

Adrian Connolly is an exceptional therapist. In my experience, most therapists work at a…read moresuperficial level. They listen, they nod, they repeat and validate, they send you on your way. Adrian is not like that. For one thing, he has studied every therapy modality and can adapt his approach in real time. For another, he works hard, keeps up intellectually and emotionally, and pushes back as needed, creating an environment of structured, compassionate support for trauma recovery. He also pays close attention and can customize his approach to meet the client where they are. For that reason, I would recommend him to clients with a wide variety of needs, especially if they are ready for transformative work that, with great effort, will change their lives for the better. I did not think that therapists as gifted as Adrian existed in real life. He's the needle in the haystack, a miraculous find, a gem of a therapist and a person.

I've never written a negative review of a therapist but I feel compelled to do so given the…read moresubstandard, non-trauma-informed care offered by Mr. Connolly, coupled with his inability or unwillingness to take responsibility for his unprofessional behavior. For context, I've enjoyed positive and productive relationships with the several therapists I have worked with over the previous decades. When seeking a therapist, I generally interview 2-3 individuals to assess if it is likely to be a good fit (for both myself and the clinician). I am comfortable and experienced navigating those dynamics and have always appreciated engagement with therapists- even those that were not, for whatever reason, the 'right fit.' In contrast, during my consultation with Mr. Connolly, he demonstrated a lack of professionalism, reflecting substandard care far below the standards of a licensed professional counselor generally and especially dealing with trans clients. As someone who holds himself out as a resource for people managing PTSD and related disorders, I find his failure to demonstrate baseline clinical competence worrisome. I would strongly advise seeking care elsewhere.

Initially seemed very good, but became very demeaning and even contemptuous. Dismissed my side…read moreeffects to a medication as 'so rare as to be nonexistent' although next psychiatrist said my side effects were common and lowered my dose which helped. The appointments were supposed to b 15 minutes, but he cut me off after 5. Switched to another doctor.

Beware! He stopped taking insurance! He saw me for my first visit and suggested a costly test to…read moresee how I would react to certain drugs! My future visits were 5-10 minutes.He knew basically nothing about me and he could have cared less! He was rude, sarcastic and arrogant! So many of the medications made me ill! In May I bought all of my pills with me! He refused to look at them and told me to take my pills and leave! I received a phone call today(Mrs Putnam)? I told her I will not be paying the bill and I would not be returning! Dr Putnam needs a psychiatrist and a therapist! My guess is that he is medicated! I am sorry that I ever had anything to do with him! There was no front desk person! She was very rude! There were rarely any patients in his office! It looks like his business is going under! I hope his license will be revoked!

My name is Sharon Bowles and l would like to tell of my experience with going to the E and Be…read moreBehavioral health services. l have been going to their practice for over a year and a half now. I have been seeing Ms. Beatrice Tekeh. l am bipolar and seeing a therapist keeps me grounded and on top of my diagnoses and care. When l first came to their office l was going through a very bad manic experience. With the help of Beatrice Tekeh my God sent angel. I am free of symptoms and felling much better than l felt before with medications and talk therapy. Dealing with any kind of disorder it takes hard work. All l can say with their help l feels so much better when you can see your way through the tough times and do the work their is a rainbow at the end of the road.

Absolutely the best mental health clinic I have ever visited. I worked with Dr. Wu, who is a…read morelicensed clinical psychologist. She was completely professional and knowledgeable and helped me to resolve my issue only in a matter of a few visits, much faster than what I expected.

Practice has options... 1) of care to accommodate any…read morecondition or situation. There are numerous clinicians specializing in spectrums of expertise areas. 2) of meeting: In-person; secure conference calls; secure video calls. 3) of secure payment: Debit card; credit card; etc. Payment receipt generally provided at same time &/or by request. 4) to code payment receipts so patients/ caseload can submit to their insurance carriers for direct reimbursement. Note: Insurance companies have many more considerations regarding mental health reimbursement than standard medical care. Trust this is helpful. Potomac Psychiatry is an award-winning Practice! ...&... FTR: Awards are designated by their peers!

I've been a patient of Dr. Martin Book for 30 years and can't recommend him enough. At first I was…read moreagainst psychiatrists and therapists, but he managed to reach me even though I was a teen. I've had serious health issues since birth and needed medication early. Dr. Book has always been careful and thorough in managing my medications and making sure there were no harmful interactions, which gave me and my family real peace of mind. Over the years he's helped me through depression, anxiety and several deeply stressful and life changing experiences. He's compassionate, understanding and genuinely listens. He never rushes and clearly wants to help his patients feel heard and supported. I trust him more than any other doctor I've seen and that trust has been earned over decades of consistent care. I only wish more people would see a psychopharmacologist, whether for complex conditions or for anxiety or depression. Treatment is truly life changing and I'm forever grateful.

Highly recommended Doctor. I went to him on a recommendation from another therapist and couldn't…read morebe happier that I chose him. He really knows his stuff and is recognized as one of the best therapists in the DC area. Doesn't accept insurance...but worth it!

Marilyn Spenadel and I are colleagues and have, with complete confidence and consent, referred…read moreclients to one another over the years. I am a matchmaker (https://www.leorahoffman.com) and help clients find love, while Marilyn skillfully and compassionately supports clients in working on loving themselves 1st. As she collaborates with clients to clear up any psychological obstacles, traumas, and triggers they learn to become emotionally unstuck and find themselves. Recently, I received a cancer diagnosis and Marilyn coached me on AIT, which I employed daily to maintain positivity and hope. I am thrilled that after only three months of treatment, my cancer is mostly gone. I attribute this outcome in large part to the benefits of AIT and its influence on the mind/body connection. I highly recommend Marilyn for emotional/physical and spiritual health and healing

Marilyn is a phenomenal counselor and life couch. Her AIT method has transformed my life. She has…read morehelped me work through years of suppressed trauma and pain. She is patient and warm and truly trustworthy. Every week I gain new understanding and perspective. If you are ready to shift your life and perspective on who you are, and gain a new sense of your true self this is your answer.