Psychiatry near Reston, VA

Biography: Dr. Farha Motiwala is a Psychiatrist in Virginia who has been practicing since 2019. Dr. Motiwala has done fellowship in C/L Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry and is board certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. She pays attention to how medical issues can affect mental illness and how different medications interact and can help patients with substance use disorders._x000D_ Dr. Motiwala likes to know her patients well, so she can understand which part of their history, including trauma or medical issues, are playing a role in their current symptomology and treats them accordingly._x000D_ Outside of work, Dr. Motiwala likes to cook/ bake, play badminton, sketch, travel, and watch movies

Biography: Shealyn Cyr, MD is a board-certified Psychiatrist in Virginia who has been practicing since 2006. She completed her undergraduate work at the University of Texas at San Antonio, her medical school at Texas A&M University, College of Medicine, and her Residency at the University of Texas at Southwestern. Dr. Cyr believes in a balanced approach to psychiatric health through a model that integrates medication, wellness techniques, supplements, cognitive behavioral therapy, and thorough medical evaluation. Dr. Cyr specializes in the treatment of aging and older adults and is an expert in the field of geriatric psychiatry, to include diagnosis and treatment of dementia and cognitive impairment. She is also a member of the North American Menopause Society and has expertise in the area of the menopause and the perimenopausal transition. She enjoys the practice of clinical medicine and chose psychiatry because she wanted a career that allows her to spend time getting to know her clients and understand their daily lives.

Biography: 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.