Anjali Shankar
(She/Her/Hers)
Psychiatrist
At LifeStance Health, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health. We tailor our care plans to fit each person's unique needs.
Dr. Anjali Shankar is a Psychiatrist in Virginia who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Bachelor?s Degree (Behavioral Biology and French) from Johns Hopkins University and a Doctorate of Medicine from Florida International University. Dr. Shankar uses a combination of medication management and therapeutic techniques to help patients. She strongly believes that therapy alongside medications is the most effective and durable form of treatment. Dr. Shankar has experience treating patients of a wide variety of ages and diagnoses. She strives to provide a compassionate, patient-centered, and warm approach to her patients. Dr. Shankar believes in working alongside with her patients to incorporate their values and preferences into their treatment plan. Outside of work, Dr. Shankar enjoys playing piano, hiking, reading, cooking, cycling, learning foreign languages, and spending time with family.
Practice hours
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Men's Issues
- Psychosis
- Sleep Concerns
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- Transgender
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Treatments
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Location
12007 Sunrise Valley DrReston, VA 20191
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Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Virginia
- Anthem – Virginia
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Virginia
- Cigna – Virginia
- Humana – Virginia
- Multiplan – Virginia
- Optum – Virginia
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS) – Virginia
- Tricare – Virginia
- United Health Care – Virginia
- In-network insurance
Credentials
Licenses
MD
101281634, Virginia