Anjali Shankar, Psychiatrist

Anjali Shankar

(She/Her/Hers)

Psychiatrist

Accepting clients
Updated 29 days ago

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.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available

Practice hours

Sun
closed
Mon
8:30 am 5:00 pm
Tue
8:30 am 5:00 pm
Wed
8:30 am 5:00 pm
Thu
8:30 am 5:00 pm
Fri
8:30 am 5:00 pm
Sat
closed

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

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