Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Women's Mental Health Services in Bethesda, MD
Bethesda Women's Mental Health is a collaborative psychiatric and psychotherapy practice dedicated to empowering women across the DC Metro area to lead more fulfilling lives. Our team specializes in addressing mental health challenges associated with life transitions, stressors, and hormonal changes, offering evidence-based medication management and therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs. With expertise in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, perimenopause, and menopause, we provide personalized treatment plans grounded in compassionate care. Our practice combines clinical excellence with a deep understanding of women's unique mental health needs, ensuring support through every stage of life. We offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, second opinions, and medication management, alongside individual, couples, and group therapy.Our menopause-focused resources and community events, led by certified practitioners, address both physical and emotional health challenges. By integrating cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and lifestyle modifications, we help women navigate mood swings, anxiety, and cognitive changes. Our commitment to education and advocacy is reflected in partnerships with leading menopause organizations and curated resources for informed decision-making. We foster a supportive community through virtual debrief sessions, book clubs, and expert-led discussions. Every service is designed to promote resilience, self-empowerment, and long-term well-being, emphasizing the interconnectedness of mental and physical health during life's transitions.
Services
Psychiatrist Services
Therapist Services
Menopause Resources
Community Events
Educational Programs
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based medication management tailored to hormonal changes
- Our team specializes in perinatal and menopause mental health expertise
- Personalized treatment plans address individual life transitions and stressors
- We provide community support through expert-led educational programs
- Compassionate care combines clinical excellence with emotional understanding
Associations and certifications
- North American Menopause Society
Services
Psychiatrist Services
Our psychiatric services include comprehensive evaluations, second opinions, and medication management tailored to women's hormonal transitions. Specializing in reproductive psychiatry, we address mood disorders related to pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. Our evidence-based approach ensures safe, effective treatment plans that adapt to individual biological changes.
Therapist Services
We offer individual, couples, and group therapy addressing women's mental health across life stages. Our therapists specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques to manage anxiety, depression, and emotional challenges during hormonal transitions. Sessions focus on building resilience and coping strategies for long-term well-being.
Menopause Resources
Our menopause resources provide expert guidance on physical and emotional changes during perimenopause and postmenopause. Led by certified practitioners, we offer educational materials, symptom management strategies, and community support networks to help women navigate this life transition with confidence and informed decision-making.
Community Events
We host virtual debrief sessions, book clubs, and expert-led discussions on menopause and women's mental health. These events create supportive spaces for women to share experiences, learn from specialists, and access practical advice for managing life transitions through community engagement and peer support.
Educational Programs
Our educational initiatives include masterclasses, podcast collaborations, and resource guides addressing women's mental health across the lifespan. Developed by certified practitioners, these programs combine clinical expertise with practical tools for managing mood disorders, hormonal changes, and emotional well-being during life transitions.
People
Harita Raja
Medical Director
Dr. Harita Raja is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in women's mental health across the lifespan. As a North American Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, she combines clinical expertise with compassionate care to address hormonal transitions and mental health challenges.
Alexis de la Rosa
Psychotherapist
Alexis de la Rosa is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in menopause mental health. She provides evidence-based therapy for anxiety, sleep disturbances, and mood swings, using cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques to help women navigate emotional challenges during hormonal transitions.
Suzanne DellOrfano
Director of Psychotherapy
Suzanne DellOrfano is a licensed clinical social worker with expertise in women's mental health. As Director of Psychotherapy, she oversees therapeutic services and ensures evidence-based, compassionate care for clients navigating life transitions and hormonal changes.
Drew Myers
Reproductive Psychiatrist
Dr. Drew Myers specializes in reproductive psychiatry, focusing on mental health challenges related to pregnancy, postpartum, and hormonal transitions. His approach combines medication management with holistic treatment strategies to address women's unique mental health needs across the lifespan.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer for women?
We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, individual/couples/group therapy, and specialized menopause mental health support tailored to women's unique needs across the lifespan.
How do you address menopause-related mental health challenges?
Our certified practitioners offer specialized care for mood swings, anxiety, and depression during menopause using evidence-based therapy, medication management, and educational resources tailored to hormonal transitions.
What makes your team qualified to treat women's mental health?
Our providers include board-certified psychiatrists, licensed psychotherapists, and North American Menopause Society Certified Practitioners with specialized training in reproductive psychiatry and hormonal transition mental health.
Do you offer community support for menopause-related issues?
Yes, we host virtual debrief sessions, book clubs, and expert-led discussions to create supportive spaces for women sharing experiences and learning practical menopause management strategies.
How can I access your menopause educational resources?
Our comprehensive resources include curated book recommendations, research guides, and partnerships with leading menopause organizations available through our website and community events.
