Psychiatric Care for the Cases That Need More
We exist for adults whose depression, anxiety, or OCD hasn’t responded to standard treatment. Founded in 2021, Bright Horizons Psychiatry brings Johns Hopkins–trained expertise, advanced therapies, and genuinely personal care to Rockville, Maryland.
“We built Bright Horizons for the patients who’ve been told there’s nothing more that can be done — and who deserve to know that isn’t true.”
Dr. Amir Etesam, MD
Founder, Bright Horizons Psychiatry
Our Mission
Real Help for Adults Struggling With Depression
If you’ve been living with depression, anxiety, OCD, or ADHD — and nothing has worked — you’re in the right place. Bright Horizons Psychiatry was founded specifically to serve adults whose conditions haven’t responded to standard treatment.
Our focus is treatment-resistant depression — the hardest cases, the ones that other practices often can’t accommodate. Dr. Etesam personally oversees every patient receiving advanced neuromodulation therapies like TMS and Spravato®.
This isn’t a high-volume clinic. We see fewer patients on purpose — so that every person who comes through our door receives the kind of time, attention, and clinical depth their case deserves.
Please note: We provide comprehensive care for adults 18 and over. At this time, we are unable to treat schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder, substance use disorders, or personality disorders.
How We Practice
Not Just Medication.
Not Just Therapy.
Real Solutions That Work.
Most psychiatric clinics offer one thing: a prescription and a follow-up in 90 days. Bright Horizons was designed around a different belief — that the hardest mental health cases require a different kind of clinical engagement.
We use measurement-based care — tracking your symptoms with validated tools at every visit — and we adjust your care plan based on real data, not guesswork. Every treatment decision is made collaboratively, with your preferences and your history at the center.
What We Stand For
The Principles Behind Every Appointment
These aren’t posters on a wall — they’re the commitments that shape how we see patients every single day.
No Patient Left Behind
We exist for the patients who have been told “we can’t help you” — and we believe that with the right expertise and the right treatment, most people can get better.
Expertise Over Volume
We deliberately keep our practice small so we can give each patient the clinical depth and time they deserve. We’re not a churn-and-bill operation.
Evidence Over Opinion
Every treatment we offer — from medication to TMS to Spravato® — is grounded in peer-reviewed research and validated clinical guidelines, not trends or guesswork.
Access Is Non-Negotiable
We accept Medicaid, Medicare, and major insurance because advanced psychiatric care shouldn’t be a privilege available only to those who can pay out of pocket.
Speed Saves Lives
Most patients are seen within 3–5 business days. In psychiatry, waiting 3 months for an appointment isn’t just inconvenient — it’s harmful. We move fast on purpose.
Dignity in Every Interaction
From the way we answer the phone to how we explain a diagnosis, every touchpoint is designed to make patients feel seen, heard, and respected.
Visit Us
Conveniently Located in Rockville, MD
Our private clinic is located at 6000 Executive Blvd in Rockville — easily accessible from North Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, and the broader Montgomery County area.
Can’t make it in person? Follow-up appointments are available via secure telehealth for all Maryland residents — the same provider, the same quality of care, from wherever you are.
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday
Closed
Telehealth
Maryland Statewide
New Patients
Seen in 3–5 Days
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Private practice · Rockville, Maryland
Address
6000 Executive Blvd, Suite 101
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone
(240) 599-1001