Business Details
Compassionate Psychiatrist in Washington, DC
John Beyer, M.D is a psychiatrist dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health care through a balanced approach that integrates medication management and psychotherapy. With over 15 years of clinical experience, our practice prioritizes personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. We specialize in treating complex trauma, dissociative disorders, depression, anxiety, and adjustment challenges, emphasizing the mind-body connection for holistic healing.Our philosophy centers on compassionate listening, collaborative care, and evidence-based practices developed through training at Jefferson Medical College and Sheppard Pratt Residency Program. We maintain a small, intentional practice to ensure meaningful patient relationships and offer flexible scheduling, including early morning and evening appointments, to accommodate working professionals.
Services
Trauma Treatment
Medication Management
Psychotherapy
Dissociative Disorders
Supervision Services
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized psychiatric care with extended appointment times
- Our practice combines multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches
- Board-certified psychiatrist with 15+ years of clinical experience
- Sliding scale payments available for financial accessibility
- Direct communication with the treating physician without intermediaries
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- National Board of Physicians and Surgeons
Services
Trauma Treatment
Specialized treatment for complex/developmental trauma and chronic PTSD using evidence-based approaches including Internal Family Systems and attachment-based therapies. Our practice addresses trauma's impact on mental health through personalized treatment plans combining psychotherapy and mind-body techniques to promote lasting healing and recovery.
Medication Management
Comprehensive medication management services integrated with ongoing psychotherapy. We provide careful psychiatric evaluation and medication oversight for depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions, emphasizing time-limited use when appropriate while prioritizing holistic treatment approaches for long-term wellness.
Psychotherapy
Diverse psychotherapy modalities including psychodynamic, existential, and relational approaches. Our practice offers both short and long-term therapy options tailored to individual needs, focusing on building therapeutic relationships that facilitate self-exploration, emotional growth, and improved mental health outcomes through weekly sessions.
Dissociative Disorders
Expert care for dissociative disorders and Dissociative Identity Disorder using specialized therapeutic approaches. Our treatment integrates psychodynamic and trauma-focused techniques to address complex dissociation patterns, helping patients develop coping strategies and achieve greater psychological integration through consistent, compassionate therapeutic relationships.
Supervision Services
Clinical supervision for mental health professionals specializing in medication management and relational therapies. We provide expert guidance for early-career psychiatrists and psychotherapists treating complex PTSD, dissociative disorders, and other mental health conditions, sharing our extensive clinical experience to enhance professional development and patient care outcomes.
People
John Beyer
Psychiatrist
Board-certified psychiatrist with 15+ years of experience treating complex mental health conditions. Specializes in trauma, dissociative disorders, and psychodynamic therapy. Completed residency at Sheppard Pratt and maintains active licenses in DC and Maryland.
Questions
What mental health conditions do you treat?
We specialize in treating complex trauma, dissociative disorders, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and adjustment challenges, including issues related to narcissistic or borderline personality parents.
Do you offer medication management services?
Yes, we provide medication management services for patients actively engaged in therapy, focusing on time-limited use and integration with psychotherapeutic approaches for comprehensive care.
What therapy approaches do you use?
Our practice integrates psychodynamic, attachment-based, Internal Family Systems, existential, and mind-body approaches tailored to each patient's unique needs and treatment goals.
Are evening appointments available?
Yes, we offer flexible scheduling with early morning and late evening appointments multiple times weekly to accommodate working professionals' schedules.
Do you accept insurance?
Our practice is fee-for-service and does not accept insurance directly. We provide invoices for potential out-of-network reimbursement and accept multiple payment methods including HSA and credit cards.
What is your cancellation policy?
We require 21 days' notice for cancellations. Missed appointments without sufficient notice incur full session fees to maintain our small, personalized practice structure.
