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New Patients

How to Book Your First Appointment
Step by Step

Booking takes about 10 minutes online. Follow the screenshots below, and have your ID and insurance card ready.

Open the Booking Page →
Before you start: which days are which
  • Mondays are in-person visits only, at the Fairfax office (3060 Williams Drive, Suite 300).
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are video visits only. You will receive a secure video link.
  • We do not see patients on Fridays or weekends.
  • All times shown in the calendar are Eastern Time.

Seven steps to book online

1
Choose "New Patient Psychiatric Evaluation" and click Book Now
Go to the online booking page. You will see two options. If this is your first visit with us, choose New Patient Psychiatric Evaluation (60 minutes) and click the orange Book Now button. The Follow Up Visit option is for returning patients only.
Booking page showing New Patient Psychiatric Evaluation and Follow Up Visit options with Book Now buttons
2
Choose a day and time that works for you
Click a date on the calendar, then click one of the available times on the right. Remember: Mondays are in-person visits at the Fairfax office. Tuesday through Thursday are video visits. Fridays are not available. Times are shown in Eastern Time.
Calendar for choosing a day and time, with available Monday through Thursday dates and a 1:30 PM time slot
3
Enter your name, email, date of birth, and phone
Type your first and last name, the email address you check most often, your date of birth, and your phone number. Leave Appointment Reminder set to Yes so you receive reminders. The Note box is optional. You can use it to tell us anything you would like us to know before your visit. Then click the green Continue button.
Client Information form with fields for name, email address, date of birth, appointment reminder, phone, and note
4
Fill in your address, concerns, and insurance
On the next screen, start typing your home address and choose it from the list. Pick your chief concern from the dropdown, then describe your reason for visit and list any psychiatric medications you take now or have taken before. Answer the two insurance questions. Then enter your insurance company, member ID, and group number from your insurance card. If you do not have insurance, type Self Pay in each of those three boxes.
Enter your information form with home address, chief concerns, reason for visit, insurance questions, and insurance ID fields
5
Upload your ID and insurance card
Take clear photos of the front and back of your driver's license or photo ID and upload them (both are required). If you have insurance, also upload the front and back of your insurance card. Finally, tell us how you heard about us from the dropdown.
Upload buttons for ID front and back, health insurance card front and back, and a How did you hear about us dropdown
6
Read and acknowledge the practice policies
Please read each policy and choose your answer from the dropdown under it. They cover forms we do not complete, our prescribing policy for controlled medications, the card-on-file policy, and the confirmation process. Click Continue.
Practice policy, prescribing policy, card-on-file policy, and pending confirmation acknowledgments with dropdowns and a Continue button
7
Confirm your request
The last screen shows your visit type, date, and time. Check that everything looks right, then click the green Confirm Request button. That is it, you are booked.
Please confirm your request screen showing New Patient Psychiatric Evaluation, date and time, and the Confirm Request button

What happens after you click Confirm

Booking questions

Can I book an in-person visit on a Tuesday?

No. In-person visits at the Fairfax office are on Mondays only. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday appointments are video visits.

What if I do not have insurance?

Choose No for the insurance questions and type Self Pay in the insurance company, member ID, and group number boxes. Self-pay rates are $400 for the initial evaluation and $200 for a 30-minute follow-up.

Why does my appointment say pending?

Every new appointment request is pending until our office verifies your insurance and confirms the time with you. Expect to hear from us within 2 to 3 business days.

I am a returning patient. Which option do I choose?

Choose Follow Up Visit (30 minutes). The New Patient Psychiatric Evaluation is only for people establishing care with us for the first time.

Do I need a referral to book?

No referral is needed. Anyone age 18 to 65 located in Virginia can book directly online. Maryland and Oregon patients can book video visits on a self-pay basis.

Can I book by phone instead?

Yes. Call (703) 791-9099 or text (703) 791-9838 during office hours, Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm. For Vietnamese, call (703) 791-9786.

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In-person in Fairfax on Mondays · Video visits Tuesday through Thursday · Most insurance accepted

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