I meet with Ara to help manage my adhd medications, she is very through and gives me the time to…read morethoroughly discuss my concerns as well as answer any of the questions I have. If I ever have an issue with a medication and I call in with no notice they are quick to help me solve any concern or issue. I would recommend this office to anyone who needs general help with adhd medications.

Dr.Altaha needs to spend 15 minutes with each patient and not end the session with "do you have any…read morequestion."

I can't express how grateful I am for the care I've received at Potomac Shore Mental Health &…read moreWellness. For years, I struggled with depression and went through countless medications that never seemed to work for me. I often wondered if it was the doctors or the prescriptions themselves that were the issue. Recently, I discovered that I actually have ADHD, which put so much into perspective. I always thought I was just good at multitasking, but it turns out I was dealing with something much deeper. This revelation has been life-changing, and I owe much of that to my psychiatrist, Dr. Wymore. Dr. Wymore has been absolutely amazing! From the very first appointment, she showed genuine care and dedication not only to me but to my whole family. She's patient, understanding, and incredibly supportive, even amidst our family's chaos. It's rare to find a doctor who is so invested in their patients' well-being, and I truly appreciate everything she has done for us. Additionally, the staff at Potomac Shore is fantastic! They are incredibly efficient and always on top of prior authorizations, ensuring everything gets done quickly. I never have to call and ask more than once, which makes the whole process so much smoother. If you're looking for a compassionate and skilled mental health professional, I highly recommend Potomac Shore. Thank you, Dr. Wymore for being such a wonderful part of my journey! Your kindness has made a significant difference in my life and the lives of my children.

I also strongly recommend Ms. Wymore. Before seeing her, I spent months on medicine that was not…read moreeffective for me. After my first meeting with her, she quickly and correctly identified what I actually needed and my quality of life has improved dramatically since. I don't want to sound dramatic but it genuinely changed my life for the better.

I can't tell how lucky I feel to have Dr. Fulton as my Dr. She is so compassionate and so…read moreknowledgeable having to see a Neurologist can be daunting BUT I can tell you I have never felt like I have been in better hands I recommend Dr Tracy Fulton and would give her 100 stars if I could! She really is giving me a much better quality of life and I can't thank her enough!

After years of trying to find the right mental health provider, I finally feel like I'm in the…read moreright hands with Mary Hart-Johnson, a highly trained and board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. She is the first provider I've seen who genuinely listens. Most of my past appointments with other doctors felt rushed and focused only on renewing prescriptions, but she actually takes the time to talk with you and understand what's going on. That alone sets her apart. She goes far beyond quick check-ins. She asks thoughtful questions, remembers your history, and works with you to figure out what's helping and what isn't. If someone wants a fast prescription with minimal conversation, she isn't the right fit. But if you want a provider who truly engages with your care, she is exceptional. I also appreciate her balanced approach. She prescribes medication when it's needed, but she also recommends vitamins and supplements to support brain health so you aren't relying solely on pharmaceuticals. It's not an extreme holistic approach and it's not a medication-only mindset. She blends both in a thoughtful, evidence-based way that supports long-term improvement. Over time, I've felt more supported and more understood by her than with any other mental health provider I've seen. She looks at the full picture, not just the symptoms on a chart, and that makes a meaningful difference in how I manage my conditions. If you're looking for someone who combines expertise, compassion, and real attention to your needs, I highly recommend Mary Hart-Johnson, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC. Five stars without hesitation.

I have been in the care of Mrs.Hart-Johnson for more than seven years now. she has truly saved me…read morefrom depression and anxiety. her knowledge and care are above expectation.

Insightful empathetic care. Experienced, well - versed in treatment of anxiety. Depression. Bipolar…read moreillness. Go to the best.

Because of their retirements and re-locations, I have seen a number of psychiatrists over the…read moreyears. Dr. Luisada is certainly the best. Imagine a doctor's appointment that starts on time! He asks insightful questions and listens to your responses. Not once did I have a feeling that he was in a hurry. Because of my diabetes, I have a long list of meds. He was familiar with everything on the list and offered insights on how the diabetes meds might be affecting my mental health as well. I was indeed grateful that his first response was NOT to over-prescribe. Several years ago I was a zombie until I qualified for a 6-month study at NIMH, where the list was reduced to one med, with the prognosis that one would be added in a couple years, which happened. Dr. Luisada is in that school of proceeding with "informed caution." His practice is understandably full, but you would be well-served to be his patient.

Extremely supportive staff. The Dr was supportive of my goals after treatment, and even wrote a…read moreletter of recommendation. Thank you very, very much for everything.

atrocious front desk. scheduling is a chore every single time without fail. getting medications…read moremight as well be like pulling teeth. the office seems entirely unable to recognize their failings, to the point that I question the competence of their team. a psychiatric office that doesn't answer the phone is not one I can recommend to anybody with sense. I'd recommend you look elsewhere for any psychiatric needs, as Family Psychiatric Associates is unable to provide. what a shame. I've been a patient of theirs since I was 14, and the quality of service behind the front desk only appears to have gotten worse. I'll be finding a provider that can provide care within a reasonable time frame and that can respond within one as well.

Dr. Shugarman has been treating my wife who has Federal Blue Cross/Shield and Medicare for quite…read moresome time now. He does the filing, is compassionate and makes things easy for her.

Dr. Sugarman is a knowledgeable, compassionate professional. He's a wonderful listener, and has…read morehelped me deal with issues of anxiety and depression in a kind, caring manner. I highly recommend Dr. Shugarman!

I would give 0 stars if I could. I had a deeply concerning experience with Dr. Laeli Wilson at…read moreWoodbridge Psychological Associates during a court-ordered forensic psychological evaluation connected to a custody matter following postpartum psychosis in 2023. As a deaf/ASL-using individual, I required an interpreter to fully and fairly participate in the evaluation. Dr. Wilson did not provide one and informed me that I would need to pay for my own interpreter. Given the urgency of my legal situation, I felt I had no real choice but to proceed. More troubling, I was also required to pay for an interpreter for my ex-husband during his portion of the evaluation. This raised serious concerns for me about compliance with disability accommodation standards and basic fairness in a court-involved process. In addition to these accessibility concerns, I have significant doubts about the quality and objectivity of the evaluation itself. Multiple professionals--including my current therapist and psychiatrist--reviewed the report and did not agree with its conclusions. I was advised by Dr. Wilson to pursue DBT therapy, yet the therapist I began working with did not find that recommendation clinically appropriate. A subsequent independent psychological evaluation also did not support a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Because of this report, I had to spend substantial time, money, and emotional energy challenging its findings in court. The consequences were not just financial--they were deeply personal. The juvenile court relied on this evaluation in a way that resulted in my children being kept from me for a period of time, and when I was able to see them, it was only under supervision. The emotional toll of being separated from my children under those circumstances cannot be overstated. Ultimately, with the support of my legal and mental health teams, I was able to demonstrate that I am stable and appropriately managing my mental health. For anyone requiring accommodations or involved in legal proceedings, I strongly urge you to carefully consider whether your rights--particularly under disability laws--will be fully respected and whether the evaluation process will be conducted in a fair, accessible, and objective manner.

This review only concerns Dr. Marshall, so it may not apply to all providers at Woodbridge…read more First off, all clients should know that Dr. Marshall does not live in the Washington, DC area, but in Pittsburgh, making any in-person work difficult to schedule. Additionally, Dr. Marshall was consistently dishonest, uncommunicative, and 5 months late in providing a custody evaluation. The final product was riddled with factual errors, spelling errors, and blatant inconsistencies and delivered 2 days before mediation, leaving no opportunity to correct the record. Certainly there can be delays in producing a report, but Dr. Marshall would ignore deadlines and hearing dates without notice, not responding to email for months. When she did finally respond, she lied about everything ("I always said I lived in Pittsburgh", "I never knew about any deadlines"). The day of an in-person evaluation, which was delayed weeks because of Marshall living in Pittsburgh, she communicated the wrong location. That thankfully did not mess up an important data point but made the time that much more stressful. The final report was a giant mess. Facts changed from paragraph to paragraph. Because Dr. Marshall was incommunicado for so long, she neglected to do her due diligence in confirming facts, so the whole report is largely just he said-she said statements, which she used to base her recommendations. By the end, we had completely given up on Dr. Marshall and assumed she had just stolen my money because she was unresponsive for months. Only to have something delivered at the very last second, like a high school student turning in an incoherent term paper two semesters late.

I've been seeing Dr. Durrani for about 6 months now, and he has been great. Understanding,…read moreknowledgeable, very receptive to patient needs and his office staff has been incredibly helpful. During COVID-19, of course appointments are via zoom, and I've always been able to get a quick appointment without having to wait weeks like at other offices. I see him at Prosperity Wellness Center which is in VA, far from where I am in Maryland, but it's always worth the trip, even before the Zoom Appts were in effect. His office staff at Prosperity are incredibly helpful and polite, which you don't find everywhere.