Dr. Sadaf Ijaz

Seeking help can feel like a big step, especially if you've been managing on your own for a long time. I'm a board-certified psychiatrist offering telehealth medication management for adults across Virginia and Pennsylvania — with evening and weekend appointments, so care fits into your life instead of competing with it.

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar and mood disorders, trauma and PTSD, personality disorders including BPD, chronic suicidal ideation, and burnout. Many of my patients are high-functioning professionals who appear fine on the outside but feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or not like themselves. I have a special focus on women's mental health, including PMDD, postpartum depression and anxiety, and mood changes through perimenopause.

My approach is evidence-based, collaborative, and practical. I provide medication management within a broader therapeutic framework, drawing on CBT and supportive therapy — our sessions go beyond symptom checks. Care begins with a thorough evaluation, followed by treatment tailored to you, coping skills, and close follow-up. You'll always understand the why behind your treatment; medication is one tool, never the whole plan.

I also welcome patients who prefer care in Urdu, Punjabi, or Hindi. If you're ready, I'd be glad to help you take the next step.

Patients often tell me the first thing they notice is that I actually listen. I combine attentive, empathetic care with thoughtful medication management, motivational interviewing, and supportive therapy — treatment shaped around you, not a checklist.

The first visit is our chance to get the full picture — not just your symptoms, but you. We'll talk through what you're experiencing now, your personal and medical history, current stressors, and what you hope treatment will change. The conversation is unhurried, collaborative, and free of judgment. By the end, we'll have started outlining a plan tailored to your needs — and you'll leave knowing what comes next.