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Your Trusted Psychiatrist & Psychotherapist in D.C.
With over four decades of dedicated practice, I have guided countless individuals toward healing and transformative growth. My expertise spans psychiatry, psychoanalysis, systemic couples and family therapy, narrative-oriented approaches, and cross-cultural methodologies, blending rigor with creativity to address conflicts, symptoms, and life transitions. I hold an M.D. from the University of Buenos Aires and completed psychoanalytic training at the Argentine Psychoanalytic Association. My career includes founding the Psychiatry Department at Gregorio Araoz Alfaro Hospital in Argentina and leadership roles at the Mental Research Institute in Palo Alto. As a Guggenheim Fellow, I advanced psychiatric training programs and served as Professor of Psychiatry at prestigious institutions like UCSF, UMass Medical School, and UCLA. Currently, I maintain a clinical practice in Washington D.C., California, and Massachusetts, offering sessions in English, Spanish, and Italian.My work emphasizes a non-confrontational approach to conflict resolution and trauma healing, informed by systemic and socio-cultural perspectives. I have authored extensively on family therapy and social networks, delivered global workshops, and received accolades including the Washington Academy of Sciences' Distinguished Career in Science Award. My practice prioritizes personalized care, integrating medications judiciously with psychological and relational therapies to foster constructive, fulfilling lives.
Services
Psychiatry
Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Consulting
Supervision
Virtual Sessions
Trauma Healing
Conflict Transformation
Cross-Cultural Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of experience in psychiatry and psychotherapy.
- Our practice integrates systemic and cross-cultural approaches for holistic care.
- We provide sessions in English, Spanish, and Italian for global accessibility.
- Our founder has held professorships at top-tier medical institutions.
- We emphasize non-confrontational conflict transformation and trauma healing.
Services
Psychiatry
Dr. Sluzki provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and treatment plans integrating empathic psychotherapy with judicious medication management. His approach addresses conflicts, symptoms, and transitions through a blend of psychoanalytic, systemic, and socio-cultural frameworks. Patients benefit from personalized care prioritizing holistic healing and long-term well-being.
Psychotherapy
Non-confrontational psychotherapy focuses on conflict transformation and trauma healing, utilizing narrative-oriented and cross-cultural techniques. Sessions encourage re-examining personal dilemmas and fostering constructive life changes. Dr. Sluzki's expertise in psychoanalysis ensures deep, lasting therapeutic outcomes tailored to individual needs.
Couples Therapy
Specialized therapy for couples addresses painful dynamics and communication breakdowns using systemic approaches. Dr. Sluzki's internationally recognized expertise helps resolve conflicts and strengthen relationships through empathetic, balanced interventions rooted in decades of clinical experience.
Family Therapy
Family therapy targets intergenerational conflicts and systemic dysfunctions, promoting healthier relational patterns. Drawing on pioneering systemic methodologies, Dr. Sluzki facilitates creative resolutions for families navigating complex transitions or entrenched challenges.
Consulting
Professionals seeking guidance on complex cases receive collegial, respectful consultation. Dr. Sluzki's insights, informed by global leadership in family therapy, help reverse therapeutic deadlocks and expand clinical skills through evidence-based strategies.
People
Carlos E. Sluzki
Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist, Family Therapist, Consultant
Dr. Sluzki is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 40 years of experience in clinical practice, teaching, and research. He founded the Psychiatry Department at Gregorio Araoz Alfaro Hospital in Argentina and served as Director of Training at the Mental Research Institute in Palo Alto. A former Professor of Psychiatry at UCSF, UMass Medical School, and UCLA, he has authored extensively on family therapy and social networks.
Questions
What services does Dr. Sluzki offer?
Dr. Sluzki provides psychiatry, psychotherapy, couples and family therapy, consulting, and supervision, with expertise in trauma healing and cross-cultural approaches.
Are virtual sessions available?
Yes, sessions are available globally via Zoom, Skype, or similar platforms in English, Spanish, and Italian.
Does Dr. Sluzki accept insurance?
Dr. Sluzki operates on a private pay basis, but provides coded receipts for potential insurance reimbursement (excluding Medicare).
What is the session structure?
Sessions typically last 50 minutes, with flexibility for longer durations in couples or family therapy as needed.
What makes Dr. Sluzki's approach unique?
His integration of psychoanalytic, systemic, and socio-cultural frameworks, combined with 40+ years of global clinical experience, ensures personalized, holistic care.
