Serving Kensington · Montgomery County
Adult Anxiety and Depression Care for Kensington, MD
Kensington adults looking for anxiety or depression care usually want an unhurried practice rather than a high volume one. Initial evaluations run 60 to 90 minutes, follow ups are not rushed, and the same psychiatrist or nurse practitioner sees you every visit.
Our practice is led by Dr. Amir Etesam, a Johns Hopkins affiliated psychiatrist, alongside two psychiatric nurse practitioners. We accept most major commercial plans along with Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Maryland Medicaid, and we verify coverage before the first visit.
Care we focus on for Kensington patients
Why Kensington Patients Choose Bright Horizons
Kensington is quieter and more residential than the commercial hubs around it, and patients here often say they want a practice that feels the same way. We are a specialty clinic rather than a high volume telehealth service. Initial evaluations run 60 to 90 minutes, follow ups are not rushed, and you see the same psychiatrist or nurse practitioner every time.
Proximity matters more here than anywhere else we serve, and not for convenience. A course of TMS runs five days a week for several weeks, and Spravato requires supervised visits in clinic. Kensington is the shortest run to our office of any area on our list, which makes those schedules realistic rather than exhausting.
Advanced options when medication is not enough
We also offer BrainsWay Deep TMS, Spravato, and IM ketamine at our Rockville clinic for adults whose depression or OCD has not responded to medication. These come after a full evaluation rather than instead of one, and we walk through coverage before anything is scheduled.
Getting to Rockville / North Bethesda from Kensington
10–12 minute drive.
Bright Horizons Psychiatry
6000 Executive Blvd, Suite 101Rockville, MD 20852
Primary route
North on Connecticut Avenue, then west on Knowles Avenue or Cedar Lane to Executive Boulevard
Transit
Twinbrook Metro on the Red Line is a short distance from our clinic.
Insurance we accept
We verify coverage before your first visit rather than after.
Questions about care near Kensington
How long is the drive from Kensington to your Rockville clinic?
About 10 to 12 minutes from most Kensington addresses via Connecticut Avenue and Knowles Avenue. It is the shortest run of any area we serve, which matters if you are doing daily TMS sessions or weekly Spravato visits.
Do you accept Medicare for TMS and Spravato?
Yes. We accept Medicare Part B for TMS and Spravato administered at our clinic for eligible patients, and most Medicare Advantage plans are also accepted. Our team verifies coverage before your first visit.
Is your practice a good fit if I want long term continuity?
Yes. We are a specialty clinic rather than a high volume telehealth service. The same psychiatrist or nurse practitioner sees you at each visit, and we coordinate with your existing therapist or primary care doctor when appropriate.
Who we treat — and who we do not
We are an adult outpatient practice. We do not treat Bipolar I, schizophrenia, substance use disorders, or personality disorders, and we do not offer inpatient care, partial hospitalization, or 24 hour crisis services. If you are in crisis, call or text 988, or go to your nearest emergency department. If your needs fall outside our scope, call us anyway and we will point you toward the right program.