Mental Health Services Bethesda & DC | WBMA
Mental Health Services • Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD • Since 2005 • Multiple (Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Washington DC area) locations
About
WBMA Bethesda-Chevy Chase offers integrative, science-based mental health care for children, teens, young adults, adults, and seniors in the Washington DC area (Bethesda/Chevy Chase). Services include: - Psychiatric evaluation and medication management (adult, child, teen, and senior populations) - Psychopharmacology and pharmacogenetics - Evidence-based psychotherapy in multiple modalities - Specialized treatment for mood and anxiety disorders, ASD, ADHD, and substance use disorders (including suboxone) - Psychiatric management of genetic disorders - Second opinion consultations and expert witness evaluations/testimony Highlights: - Private practice with 4 offices nationally, HQ in Chevy Chase, MD - Founded 2005; private, physician-scientist-led team; 9 staff - Emphasis on personalized, non-medication and non-traditional approaches alongside evidence-based pharmacologic care - Contact: 301-576-6044 or visit wbma.cc for appointments and details If you’re seeking mental health services specifically in Bethesda-Chevy Chase, WBMA provides psychiatry, medication management, psychotherapy, and neurodiversity-affirming care with a focus on individualized treatment plans.
Clinic Type
Mental Health Services
Address
5480 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 223 Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone
301-780-4693
hello@wbma.cc
Opening Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; Saturday-Sunday Admin Office Closed
Website
Telehealth
Available
Emergency Care
In an emergency call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
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Insurance & Payment
Insurance coverage is available through Brain Modulation Services (BMS), a WBMA-affiliated practice; coverage varies by plan, diagnosis, and service type. Not all services are covered.
in-person, telehealth, insurance, out-of-pocket, scheduling accommodations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Google Reviews via BirdEye: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Patients praise
- Personalized care
- Thorough and strength-based psychological/educational assessments
- Responsive and personable clinicians
- Integrative approach combining medication, therapy, and lifestyle support
Common complaints
- No specific complaints were surfaced in the search, though the general review rating of 4.3 stars on Google suggests some variance in patient satisfaction.
"I had an excellent experience with this practice. Dr. Laje was both personable and highly responsive to my needs. He worked with me to modify my medications and to support my well-being with balanced sleep, diet, and exercise, as well. A gem among psychiatrists."
— BirdEye/Google Review"As a therapist in the community who has referred clients to WBMA for psychoeducational testing, I am consistently impressed by the extremely thorough and strengths-based assessments that are completed by the SOAR Program."
— BirdEye/Google ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Noha Phillips, MSW, LCSW | Lindsey Hoskins & Associates — Feb 4, 2026
- TMS Therapy Rockville MD | Covered by Insurance — Jul 28, 2025
- Psychiatry Services Near You in Maryland | Bright Horizons Psychiatry — Nov 4, 2025
- New at Capital Crescent Collective - Adult ADHD only evaluations! - Capital Crescent Collective — Mar 23, 2026
- 5 Benefits of TMS Therapy in North Bethesda, MD — Sep 16, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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