Helping you Beat Depression
with Real Care that works

At Bright Horizons Psychiatry in Rockville, MD, we specialize in helping adults overcome depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more. Whether you’ve tried therapy before or this is your first time reaching out, we’re here to support you—with compassion, science-backed treatments, and a team that genuinely cares.

Care That Actually Helps

We’re a psychiatry clinic focused on real progress. Our goal is simple: help you feel better. We treat mood disorders with medical care that’s proven to work—always delivered with kindness.

What our patients say

Conditions we treat

Meet the people who care

We’re not just healthcare providers. We’re real people who care deeply about your journey.

Led by Dr. Amir Etesam, our compassionate team includes nurse practitioners, mental health coordinators, and neuromodulation specialists—all focused on one thing: helping you heal.

Dr. Amir Etesam

Psychiatrist

Shelly Valliath

Nurse Practitioner

Anita Paudel

Nurse Practitioner

Sepideh Adl

Head of Administration

Hesam Etesam

Head of Neuromodulation

Nancy Vargas

Office Manager

Sianne Bell

Esketamine Coordinator

Mehjabeen Khalid

TMS Coordinator

Kendall Myers

IM Ketamine Coordinator

Isabella Kronau

Integrative Psychiatry Coordinator

Naomi Velez

Administrative Assistant

Treatments we offer

We accept major insurance providers

including Medicare & Medicaid

Aetna Blue Cross Cigna Tricare United Healthcare John Hopkins Medicaid Medicare

Take the First Step toward Feeling Better

You’re not alone. We’re here to help, with real care that works.
Let’s talk. Even one conversation can change things.

Or visit us at:

6000 Executive Blvd # 101 Rockville, MD 20852

You Might Be Wondering...

No, you don’t need a referral. You can book an appointment with us directly, whether you’re seeing a psychiatrist for the first time or switching providers. Just call us or use the online booking option—whichever is easier for you.

We treat a wide range of mood-related conditions, including:

  • Depression (including treatment-resistant depression)

  • Anxiety disorders

  • PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)

  • OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder)

  • Bipolar disorder

  • And more

If you’re not sure what you’re dealing with, that’s okay. Start by booking a consultation—we’ll help figure it out together.

Good question.

  • TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) uses gentle magnetic pulses to stimulate parts of the brain linked to depression.

  • Spravato® (Esketamine) is a nasal spray approved for adults with treatment-resistant depression.

  • Ketamine injections are fast-acting and often used when other treatments haven’t helped.

Your provider will walk you through what’s best for your specific situation. We never recommend anything that doesn’t fit your needs.

Your first appointment is a relaxed conversation. We’ll talk about your symptoms, your mental health history, and how you’re feeling now. There’s no pressure, and everything is kept confidential. The goal is to understand what’s going on and build a treatment plan that feels right for you.

We do our best to get you in quickly—often within a few days. If you’re flexible with timing or open to a telehealth session, we can usually get you seen even faster.

Yes. Many of our patients choose video appointments. It’s secure, private, and works well—especially if leaving home is difficult or if you’re located farther away. You’ll still get the same quality of care, just without the commute.

Yes, we accept most major insurance plans, including:

  • Medicare

  • Medicaid

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Aetna

  • Cigna
    …and more.

If you’re not sure whether you’re covered, give us a call. We’ll walk you through it.

You’re not alone—and you’re not out of options. We specialize in helping people who haven’t found relief through traditional therapy or medications. Our advanced treatments like TMS, Spravato®, and ketamine have helped many patients finally feel better when nothing else worked.

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