Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychiatrist in Washington, DC
Lewis A Winkler, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist with over five decades of experience in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions. Specializing in mood, anxiety, and personality disorders, he integrates individual, group, and couples psychotherapy with psychopharmacology to provide comprehensive care. Dr. Winkler employs analytic, existential, and interpersonal approaches to address trauma, workplace conflicts, and relationship challenges. His practice focuses on creating a safe, confidential environment for patients to explore family-of-origin issues, chronic pain, substance abuse, and PTSD. With expertise in vocational identity and litigation-related mental health concerns, he offers personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.Dr. Winkler's practice adheres to HIPAA standards, ensuring privacy and compliance with medical regulations. He maintains affiliations with medical specialists and neuropsychologists for collaborative care when needed. His therapeutic approach combines warmth and investigative rigor to help patients achieve lasting emotional well-being. Dr. Winkler graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center in 1967 and has since dedicated his career to advancing mental health treatment. His practice serves both the worried well and individuals with complex psychiatric diagnoses.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Counseling
Group Therapy
Psychopharmacology
Trauma Treatment
Substance Abuse Counseling
Workplace Conflict Resolution
Vocational Identity Guidance
Details
- Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
- Board-certified psychiatrist with 50+ years of experience
- Integrates psychotherapy and psychopharmacology for comprehensive care
- Specializes in trauma, workplace conflicts, and relationship counseling
- HIPAA-compliant practice with strict confidentiality protocols
- Personalized treatment plans for mood, anxiety, and personality disorders
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology
What people say
Compassionate approach
Expertise in trauma
Safe therapeutic environment
Effective treatment
Personalized care
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Dr. Winkler provides one-on-one therapy sessions addressing mood disorders, anxiety, and personality issues. Using analytic and existential approaches, he helps patients explore family-of-origin influences and trauma. Sessions focus on developing coping strategies for chronic pain, substance abuse, and life transitions.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for couples dealing with communication breakdowns and personality conflicts. Dr. Winkler addresses relationship patterns affecting work and home environments. Treatment includes strategies for resolving domestic disputes and improving emotional connection through interpersonal techniques.
Psychopharmacology
Comprehensive psychiatric medication evaluation and management for mood and anxiety disorders. Dr. Winkler integrates medication with therapy for optimal treatment outcomes. Services include monitoring medication effectiveness and adjusting dosages to minimize side effects while maximizing therapeutic benefits.
Trauma Treatment
Specialized care for trauma survivors using evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Treatment addresses acute and chronic trauma effects, including post-traumatic stress disorder. Dr. Winkler employs dream analysis and interpersonal techniques to process traumatic memories and develop resilience strategies.
Substance Abuse Counseling
Comprehensive treatment for drug and alcohol addiction through individual and group therapy. Dr. Winkler addresses underlying psychological factors contributing to substance abuse. The program includes relapse prevention strategies and integration with psychopharmacology for co-occurring mental health conditions.
People
Lewis A Winkler, MD
Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Dr. Winkler is a psychiatrist with over 50 years of experience treating mood disorders, trauma, and relationship issues. He graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center in 1967 and specializes in integrating psychotherapy with psychopharmacology for comprehensive mental health care.
Questions
What mental health conditions do you treat?
I specialize in mood disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, PTSD, substance abuse, and relationship issues. My practice also addresses workplace conflicts, vocational identity challenges, and trauma recovery.
Do you offer medication management services?
Yes, I provide comprehensive psychopharmacology services including medication evaluation, prescription, and ongoing management integrated with psychotherapy for optimal treatment outcomes.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
All services follow HIPAA privacy standards. Your treatment information remains strictly confidential except in cases where disclosure is required by law to prevent harm.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I employ analytic, existential, and interpersonal therapy techniques tailored to individual needs. My approach combines psychopharmacology with evidence-based psychotherapy methods for comprehensive mental health treatment.
