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Dr. Samson Vimalananda

Psychiatrist(He/ Him)
49 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Every patient's story is different, and every story deserves full attention. I bring more than five decades of experience across hospital, outpatient, and consultative settings to each session. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and a broad range of challenges. My style is warm and direct. I will tell you clearly what I observe, what the options are, and what we can work toward together. Good psychiatric care looks at the whole person, and that is always where I start.

My approach to therapy

My approach starts with listening and asking the right questions. I am honest and direct about what I observe and what the options are. You will always know where we stand. I look beyond the presenting concern to understand the full picture before we decide on a path forward together.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, I will take time to understand your history, your current concerns, and what matters most to you. I want to get a clear picture of where you are before we talk about where you want to go. You should expect a thorough conversation, honesty about what I observe, and a clear sense of what comes next. Let's work on a plan that's right for you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Participatory, Solution Oriented, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    49 years of experience
  • Training
    MD (Medical Degree) at Christian Medical College (Vellore, India), Residency in Psychiatry at The University of Maryland Baltimore
  • License type
    MD (Medical Doctor) (Maryland)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Eating disorders, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility, Diabetes, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Brief Dynamic, Psychodynamic
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English