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Dr. Weisheng Renee Mao, MD

Psychiatry, Functional medicine, Integrative Psychiatry, Psychotherapy
Alexandria, VA 22314
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Meet Dr. Weisheng Renee MaoDr. Weisheng Renee Mao is a Board-Certified psychiatrist  She specializes in seeing patients who wish to understand their mental health within the larger context of their physical health and life experiences.  She offers evaluations, talk therapy, medication management, supplements, nutritional counseling, acupuncture, and cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia.  She offers in-person treatment in Alexandria, VA, and virtual treatment for patients living in VA and DC.  These services are part of a whole-person, mind-body approach to mental healthcare. Treatment ProcessDr. Mao offers free 15-minute phone consultations, which can be booked through her website.Once you have decided to become a patient, your treatment begins with a 45-minute intake, which will be a deep dive into your life history, including mental and physical health.  You may require 1-3 intakes in total to complete an assessment and plan, depending on the
complexity of your situation.  Dr. Mao will give an initial diagnostic impression during that intake, though definitive psychiatric diagnoses are best made over time.  Based on your needs and goals, she will then create a treatment plan which may include any of the following services:Talk therapy: 50 minutes sessions at least once a week dedicated to understanding and working through your feelingsNutritional counseling: 50-minute sessions to review your nutrition, identify areas of change and gradually implement those changes in a way that is sustainable and enjoyableMedications/supplements: 50-minute sessions to discuss starting, stopping or maintaining medications and/or supplementsAcupuncture: 50-minute sessionsCognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia: 50-minute sessions for 6-10 weeks to treat insomnia as an adjunct or potential replacement for pharmaceutical treatmentDr. Mao does not accept insurance or Medicare.  As such, she is an OUT-OF-NETWORK PROVIDER.  She will provide an invoice at the end of each session that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement through your out-of-network benefits. "In addition, Dr. Mao requires a $280 deposit to schedule your first intake, which will be held in the event of cancellation with less than 48 hours’ notice." Education and TrainingDr. Mao completed the George Washington University’s prestigious 7-year BA/MD program.  She graduated summa cum laude from George Washington University with a BS in Economics, then matriculated to the George Washington School of Medicine and Health, where she received her MD.  She subsequently completed her Psychiatry Residency at the George Washington University.  While in residency, she completed the AcuMed Integrated Structural Acupuncture Course for Physicians. Professional Memberships·      Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis·      American Psychiatric Association·      Washington Psychiatric SocietyAwards·      George Washington Confucius Institute Shih Scholarship·      Jerry M. Wiener Award in Psychiatry, George Washington School of Medicine·      AMA Journal of Ethics, Conley Ethics Essay Contest, Honorable Mention·      Washington DC Academy of Medicine Annual Bioethics Essay Contest Winner·      Departmental Honors in Economics, George Washington University·      Summa cum laude, George Washington University, Washington, Publications·      Editor, AMA Journal of Ethics. Ethics in Mental Health and Oncology. May 2017, Volume 19, Number 5: 411-513·      Mao, W.R. (2017, May 01). Unexplored Ethical Issues at the Intersection of Mental Health and Oncology. https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/2017/05/fred1-1705.html·      Mao, W.R. (2017, September 01). Patients and Doctors Should Give Each Other the Benefit of the Doubt. https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2017/09/patients-doctors-give-benefit-doubt.html·      Mao, W.R. (2017, September 09). I Vow Not to Call My Patients "Difficult". Here's Why. https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2017/09/vow-not-call-patients-difficult-heres.html·      If. cream city review, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Issue 40.2·      Langan R.C., Huang C.C., Mao W.R., Harris K., Chapman W., Fehring C., et al. Pancreaticoduodenectomy Hospital Resource Utilization in Octogenarians. American Journal of Surgery. 2016, Jan; 211(1): 70-75.To Book a Free Consultation please visit the website for more information!!
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I appreciated Dr Mao’s support with navigating a challenging personal time. I would recommend her to anybody!
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
    2 Ratings
  • 6 years of experience
  • 1 insurance accepted
  • speaks English
  • George Washington University, Doctor of MedicinGeorge Washington University, Residency in Psychiatry
  • 2 comments
  • 3 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Good bedside manner
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Location

Blossom Center for Integrative Psychiatry

1800 Diagonal Rd Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703) 596-4064
Accepting New Patients

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Weisheng Renee Mao

  • Cash/Self pay

Specialties

Dr. Weisheng Renee Mao has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Weisheng Renee Mao has the following area of expertise

  • Integrative Medicine

Education

George Washington University, Doctor of MedicinGeorge Washington University, Residency in Psychiatry

Residency

AcuMed Integrated Structural Acupuncture Course for Physicians

Medical School

George Washington University

Graduated in 2018

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