Psychiatrist in Rockville, MD
Adult psychiatry in Rockville — evaluations, medication management, and care for depression, anxiety, OCD, and ADHD. When first-line treatment hasn’t worked, we also offer TMS, Spravato, and ketamine therapy.
Our practice is led by Dr. Amir Etesam, a Johns Hopkins-affiliated psychiatrist, alongside two psychiatric nurse practitioners. Most major insurance accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid. See us in person or by telehealth anywhere in Maryland.
Psychiatric care for adults in Rockville
Bright Horizons Psychiatry is an adult psychiatry practice on Executive Boulevard in Rockville, minutes from North Bethesda and the Pike District. We handle psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and medication management, and we stay with you through follow-up as your treatment gets dialed in.
Most people come to us for depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or PTSD — including those who’ve taken medication before and never felt the difference they were hoping for. Our psychiatrists take time to understand your history before settling on a plan, and when standard medication isn’t enough, we can go further without sending you across town: options like TMS and Spravato are available in the same office.
We accept most major insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid. See us in person in Rockville, or by telehealth anywhere in Maryland.
Conditions We Treat
Specialized Care for Complex Conditions
We focus on conditions that often don’t respond to standard treatments. If you’ve tried other options without success, we can help.
Depression
Including treatment-resistant depression (TRD). We specialize in helping those who haven’t responded to traditional antidepressants.
Anxiety
Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and panic disorder. Find relief from the constant worry and fear that holds you back.
OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder can feel overwhelming. We offer specialized treatments to help break the cycle.
ADHD
Adult ADHD diagnosis and treatment. Improve focus, organization, and daily functioning with personalized care.
*We specialize in treatment-resistant depression. At this time, we’re unable to treat schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder, substance use disorders, or personality disorders.
Treatments we offer
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Non invasive brain stimulation that helps treat depression, OCD, and migraines without medication, surgery, or anesthesia.
Spravato (Esketamine Nasal Spray)
FDA approved nasal spray for treatment resistant depression and severe depression with suicidal thoughts.
Intramuscular Ketamine (IM Ketamine)
Fast acting ketamine injections used for treatment resistant depression and acute mood symptoms under medical supervision.
Medication Management
Personalized psychiatric medication care with ongoing monitoring to improve symptoms and reduce side effects.
Telehealth Psychiatry
Secure virtual appointments that let you access psychiatric care from home.
Insurance and payment
We’re in-network with most major plans. We accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Tricare, Johns Hopkins EHP, Medicare, and Maryland Medicaid. Our team verifies your benefits for free before your first visit, so you know your copay up front.
No insurance, or out of network?
We offer self-pay rates and payment plans, and we provide out-of-network patients a superbill to submit for reimbursement. For treatments that need prior authorization, like TMS and Spravato, our insurance team handles the paperwork and follow-up from start to finish.
Call us. We may still be able to help.
Meet your Rockville psychiatry team
Bright Horizons Psychiatry was founded by Dr. Amir Etesam, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist who completed his psychiatry residency at Johns Hopkins and earned his MD from Howard University, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He started the practice to take on the cases other clinics find hardest — depression, anxiety, and OCD that haven’t responded to standard treatment — and he still leads patient care day to day. He sees patients in both English and Farsi.
You’ll also see our psychiatric nurse practitioners: Anita Paudel, PMHNP-BC — board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with about eight years of nursing experience, including psychiatry in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She treats PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and bipolar disorder. Shelly Valliath, NP — board-certified nurse practitioner who holds a master’s in nursing and a second master’s as a nurse practitioner. She treats depression, anxiety, ADHD, insomnia, and PTSD.
Whoever you see takes time with your history, starts a treatment plan, and adjusts it with you over time. Meet the full team on our team page.
Visiting Our Rockville Clinic
Public Transit: The Twinbrook Metro station on the Red Line is a short distance from our office. Several Ride On Bus routes also stop nearby.
From I-270: Take exit 4 (Montrose Road) east, then turn onto Executive Boulevard. The building is on your right.
From Rockville Pike (MD-355): Turn west onto Montrose Road, then onto Executive Boulevard. The building is on your left.
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8 AM – 6 PM. We accommodate early-morning and late-afternoon appointments for working patients when scheduling allows.
The Process
How we guide you through every step of your Mental Health journey
Initial Consultation
We understand your mental health, listen to your experiences, and explore your goals in a calm, supportive, and pressure-free space.
Personalised Assessment
We take time to understand your emotional wellbeing, discuss your challenges, and identify the support that fits your needs.
Clear Guidance
We explain your mental health condition in simple terms, answer your questions, and outline practical next steps for your care.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Your first appointment is always in person at our Rockville clinic and runs 60 to 90 minutes. This longer initial visit gives us time to do a thorough psychiatric evaluation, review your medication and treatment history in depth, understand what’s worked and what hasn’t, and have an honest conversation about what makes sense to try next.
If TMS, Spravato, or ketamine is appropriate for your situation, we walk through the process, the timeline, and your specific insurance coverage before anything is scheduled. Same-week appointments are usually available, and no referral is needed for most patients.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Get Started?
Schedule your visit to our Rockville clinic
Call us, send a message, or book a free consultation online. We’ll verify your insurance, walk through your options, and help you figure out the right next step for your care.
