📍 WASHINGTON DC
Online Psychiatrist in Washington DC
CIP Psychiatry is the Washington, DC practice of Dr. Shehram Majid, a board-certified psychiatrist who personally sees every DC patient by secure telehealth. New patients are usually seen in 1 to 3 weeks for depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and more. No commute, no waiting room.
A Telehealth Psychiatrist for Washington, DC With Real Openings
Finding a psychiatrist in Washington, DC who has openings and takes your insurance can take longer than it should. CIP Psychiatry is the online psychiatry practice of Dr. Shehram Majid, a board-certified psychiatrist who treats DC adults entirely through secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth. There are no nurse practitioners or physician assistants seeing patients here. Dr. Majid sees every DC patient himself, from your home, your office, or wherever you have a private moment and a stable connection.
Because we are a telehealth psychiatrist for the District, there is no commute and no waiting room. We serve adults in every DC quadrant and neighborhood, from Capitol Hill and Dupont Circle to Petworth and beyond, all by secure video. Your initial evaluation runs a full 50 minutes and follow-ups run 25 minutes, with real conversation time. We verify your benefits before the first visit and give you a written cost estimate, so you know what you owe in advance.
✓ 50 minute initial evaluations and 25 minute follow-up visits, with real conversation time
✓ Aetna, CareFirst, BCBS, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum and Medicare accepted and verified before your first visit
✓ Accepting new patients now, with virtual telehealth appointments typically available within 1 to 3 weeks and no long waitlist
✓ Secure online psychiatry from anywhere in the District of Columbia
1–3
Weeks to your first appointment after completing intake
50
Minutes for every initial psychiatric evaluation, not a rushed consult
7+
Major insurance plans accepted in DC, including Medicare and CareFirst, BCBS
DC
Online psychiatry available across the entire District of Columbia
Psychiatric Services Available to DC Patients
Every service below reaches Washington, DC adults by secure, HIPAA-compliant video. You meet with Dr. Majid himself, from wherever you have privacy and a stable connection.
Online Psychiatric Evaluation
A full 50-minute initial evaluation with Dr. Majid, done by secure video from your home in DC. He covers your symptom history, prior diagnoses, current medications, family history, and life context. This is the basis for an accurate diagnosis and a treatment plan that fits your situation.
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New Patients
Telehealth Psychiatrist for Washington, DC
Every service we offer reaches you by HIPAA-compliant video from anywhere in the District. No commute through downtown traffic, no waiting room. Just private, secure access to Dr. Majid, a board-certified psychiatrist, from home, your office, or wherever works for you that day.
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Telehealth Districtwide
Online Medication Management
Ongoing medication management for DC patients by telehealth. Dr. Majid starts, adjusts, or carefully tapers medication based on your response, side effects, and goals. E-prescriptions go straight to your DC pharmacy. Brief supportive psychotherapy is woven into each follow-up visit.
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Telehealth
Online Anxiety Treatment for DC Adults
Anxiety treatment Washington DC adults can access from home. We treat generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, and perinatal anxiety. Care may include CBT principles and medication when it is clinically appropriate. Brief supportive psychotherapy is woven into every follow-up visit.
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Adults 18+
Adult ADHD Evaluation by Telehealth
A full adult ADHD evaluation that pairs a structured clinical interview with FDA-cleared Creyos cognitive testing, completed remotely from your DC home. The assessment gives you a clear diagnostic picture and a plan, not a quick checklist and a script.
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Remote Testing
Treatment-Resistant Depression Care Online
Specialist evaluation and a fresh plan when depression has not responded to two or more antidepressants. Options include augmentation strategies, a change of medication class, and coordinated referrals when appropriate. All of it is managed by telehealth.
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Specialist Care
Mental Health Conditions We Treat in DC
Dr. Majid treats the full range of adult psychiatric conditions for patients across Washington, DC, all online. This includes mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, OCD, and trauma-related conditions. If your condition is not listed, get in touch. We evaluate most referrals to determine whether CIP Psychiatry is the right fit.
✓ Major Depressive Disorder
✓ PTSD
✓ Insomnia & Sleep Disorders
✓ Cyclothymia
✓ Generalized Anxiety (GAD)
✓ OCD
✓ Postpartum Depression
✓ Persistent Depressive Disorder
✓ ADHD (Adult)
✓ Panic Disorder
✓ Treatment-Resistant Depression
✓ Schizoaffective Disorder
✓ Bipolar Disorder I & II
✓ Social Anxiety
✓ Adjustment Disorders
TELEHEALTH AVAILABLE
How Telepsychiatry Works for DC Patients
All CIP Psychiatry care for the District is delivered by HIPAA-compliant telepsychiatry. You attend from home, your office, or anywhere private, with no app to download.
✓ Same 50-minute evaluation, no compromise on quality
✓ E-prescriptions sent to your DC pharmacy
✓ ADHD cognitive testing completable from home
✓ Insurance accepted, same coverage as in-person visit would carry
✓ No app download required, join from any modern browser
✓ Controlled medication prescribed when clinically appropriate, within current state and federal rules
WHY DC PATIENTS CHOOSE CIP PSYCHIATRY
Why Washington DC Patients Choose us for Online Psychiatry
If you have been hunting for the right online psychiatrist in Washington, DC for anxiety, depression, ADHD, or bipolar care, what matters is short waits, seeing the same psychiatrist each time, and transparent pricing. That is how Dr. Majid runs the DC practice.
Seen in 1 to 3 Weeks
Many DC practices carry long waitlists. We typically get new patients in within 1 to 3 weeks of completing intake, without cutting any corners on the evaluation.
Transparent, No-Surprise Billing
We verify your insurance benefits before your first visit and give you a written cost estimate. You know what you owe before you log on.
You See Dr. Majid, Every Visit
There are no nurse practitioners or physician assistants seeing patients in DC. Dr. Majid personally sees every patient, so you build a real clinical relationship with the same board-certified psychiatrist over time instead of starting over each visit.
Where the Practice Began
Washington, DC is where CIP Psychiatry started and where Dr. Majid sees the majority of his patients. You get the founder's direct, personal attention on every visit.
50-Minute Initial Evaluations
Your first appointment runs a full 50 minutes, enough time to actually understand your history before any prescription is written.
Convenient Online Access
CIP Psychiatry operates as a focused private practice where every patient receives attentive, personalized care, delivered with the convenience of online psychiatry across DC.
GETTING STARTED
How DC Patients Get Started With Online Care
Four simple steps from first contact to your initial telehealth appointment with Dr. Majid.
Call, Text, or Book Online
Call or text (281) 500-8416, or use our online booking portal. Tell us a little about what you are looking for. We will match you with an appointment time, usually within 1 to 3 weeks.
Complete Your Intake Forms
You will get a secure link to short intake forms before your visit. This lets your provider review your background in advance, so your session is spent talking through what matters.
Insurance Verification
Our team verifies your benefits before your appointment and gives you a written cost estimate. We are in-network with Aetna, CareFirst BCBS, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare (Optum), and Medicare in DC.
Your First Online Appointment
Your 50-minute initial evaluation with Dr. Majid starts a real clinical relationship by secure video. By the end you will have a preliminary diagnosis, a treatment plan, and clear next steps.
HOW WE COMPARE
How CIP's DC Online Psychiatry Compares
See how our telehealth service model lines up against the provider types most DC patients consider.
| Feature | CIP Psychiatry | Large Telehealth Platform | Hospital-Affiliated Clinic | Typical Private Clinic |
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| Initial appointment wait | 1–3 weeks | Varies | 4–8 weeks | 2–4 weeks |
| Initial evaluation length | 50 minutes | 15–30 min | 15–20 min | 30–45 min |
| See the same psychiatrist | ✓ | Rotates | Rotates | Varies |
| Telehealth across DC | ✓ | ✓ | Limited | Varies |
| Insurance pre-verification | ✓ | Sometimes | Varies | Varies |
MEET YOUR PSYCHIATRIST
Dr. Shehram Majid, MD
Dr. Shehram Majid founded CIP Psychiatry to make high-quality, in-network psychiatric care more accessible, personal, and comprehensive. He is board certified in Psychiatry by the ABPN and has trained across outpatient, inpatient, emergency, and Veterans Affairs settings. He treats the full range of adult psychiatric diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, trauma, grief, and major life transitions, and sees Washington, DC patients by secure telehealth.
Dr. Majid and his care team take time to understand the unique challenges each patient faces and build care plans for both immediate relief and long-term healing. While medication is often an important tool, appointments also incorporate brief supportive psychotherapy and real conversations about the everyday things that shape how we feel, including sleep, nutrition, relationships, and stress. Whenever possible, the goal is to help patients reach a place where ongoing psychiatric care is no longer necessary.
✓ Board-Certified Psychiatrist (ABPN)
✓ Founder, CIP Psychiatry
✓ Trained across outpatient, inpatient, emergency, and VA settings
✓ Telehealth across Washington, DC
INSURANCE & SELF-PAY FOR DC PATIENTS
Insurance Plans We Accept in DC, Including CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
We are in-network with Aetna, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare (Optum), and Medicare. Whether you are searching for a psychiatrist who accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, or UnitedHealthcare in DC, you are in the right place. We verify your benefits and give you a written cost estimate before your first session.
Out of Network and Self-Pay Options
Self-pay and cash-pay patients pay $350 for the 50-minute initial evaluation and $200 for 25-minute follow-up visits. We accept HSA and FSA cards, and we provide superbills you can submit to your plan for out-of-network reimbursement.
Not Sure About Coverage?
Cost should never be the reason you wait to get help. Our team checks your benefits before the first visit so there are no surprises, and we can talk through affordable online psychiatry options if you are between plans or out of network.
Accepted Plans
REAL REVIEWS
What Washington DC People Say About CIP Psychiatry
COMMON QUESTIONS
DC Psychiatry FAQs
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Yes. Dr. Majid provides secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth appointments for adults located anywhere in Washington, DC. You meet with him directly from home, with no commute and no waiting room required.
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Yes. CIP Psychiatry maintains a physical office in Washington, DC. To keep care convenient, Dr. Majid sees DC patients by secure telehealth rather than in person, so you can meet with him from wherever you have privacy and a stable internet connection.
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We are in-network in DC with Aetna, CareFirst BCBS, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare (Optum), and Medicare. We verify your specific benefits before your first telehealth visit and provide a written cost estimate in advance.
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Self-pay patients pay $350 for the 50-minute initial evaluation and $200 for 25-minute follow-up visits. We accept HSA and FSA cards and provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.
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Most new patients are seen within 1 to 3 weeks of completing intake. Our private practice model keeps scheduling tighter than many high-volume clinics, so online access stays reasonably fast with no long waitlist.
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Yes. Dr. Majid, a board-certified psychiatrist, prescribes psychiatric medication for DC patients by secure telehealth when it is clinically appropriate. Controlled medications follow current state and federal rules and are prescribed with care.
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We serve adults in every quadrant and neighborhood of Washington, DC by secure video, including Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle, Georgetown, Petworth, and Anacostia. Online psychiatry means your location in the District does not limit your access to care.
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Yes. We treat the full range of adult conditions online. These include depression, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, bipolar I and II, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, and treatment-resistant depression.
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CIP Psychiatry treats adults aged 18 and over. If you are looking for a child or adolescent psychiatrist in the DC area, we are happy to point you toward trusted providers who see younger patients.
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We ask for at least 24 hours notice to cancel or reschedule an appointment. Late cancellations and no-shows may be subject to a fee. Call or text (281) 500-8416 if you are running late.
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Telehealth is not for emergencies. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room for immediate help.
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Your privacy is important. Our intake form is secure and HIPAA-compliant.
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Call/Text us at (281) 500-8416 or email us at info@cipclinic.com