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Dr. Christopher Hoffman

Psychiatrist(He/Him)
7 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
  • Medication management, Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m a board-certified psychiatrist with a strong foundation in talk therapy, performance coaching, and medication management. I trained in general psychiatry and completed a fellowship in forensic psychiatry, which means I’ve studied how the mind works—not just in illness, but in everyday decision-making, stress, relationships, and life performance.

I primarily work with high-achieving professionals—people who are outwardly “holding it together” but inwardly stretched thin by burnout, anxiety, or perfectionism. Many of my clients feel misunderstood in traditional mental health settings because their struggles don’t always look like a crisis—but that doesn’t mean they’re not suffering.

I’m also passionate about culturally competent care, particularly for Black, LGBTQ+, and other marginalized communities. Everyone deserves care that sees the full picture of who they are—not just a diagnosis.

My approach to therapy

My approach is warm, direct, and rooted in collaboration. I believe in cutting through the noise to get to what actually matters. I do NOT practice using medications alone. I lean into therapeutic conversation with psychiatric expertise to help people understand why they think, feel, or behave the way they do—and how to shift it.

Medication may be a tool, but it’s never the only tool. We’ll talk. We’ll strategize. We’ll work toward alignment—between who you are and how you live. I’m not here to just manage symptoms; I’m here to help you feel like yourself again (or maybe for the first time).

What you can expect from me

Clarity. Insight. And a deeper understanding of yourself.

You’ll leave our sessions not just knowing what you feel, but why. And once we find the why, we can get to work—making intentional changes, rewiring your beliefs, improving performance, and reducing stress.

My goal is always to help you function at your highest level—without losing yourself in the process.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Solution Oriented, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MD (Medical Degree) at University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Medical Degree at Morehouse School of Medicine
  • License type
    MD (Medical Doctor) (Virginia, District Of Columbia)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Behavior Management, Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Behavior Modification, Behavioral
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    1900 Half Street Southwest 1st Floor
    Washington, DC 20024

Nearby areas

  • Washington, DC