Business Details
Your Trusted Psychiatrist in Washington, D.C.
For over four decades, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals navigate mental health challenges through a holistic approach combining psychiatry, psychoanalysis, and systemic therapies. My practice integrates rigorous clinical training with cross-cultural insights, offering personalized care that addresses both psychological and relational dimensions. With a foundation in psychoanalytic theory and systemic family therapy, I provide empathetic, evidence-based treatment tailored to each client's unique needs. My global experience informs a nuanced understanding of trauma, conflict resolution, and resilience across diverse cultural contexts.I maintain active clinical practice while contributing to academic discourse through teaching, publications, and international presentations. My commitment to ethical practice emphasizes transparency, client autonomy, and continuous professional development. Virtual consultations ensure accessibility for clients worldwide, maintaining the same depth of care as in-person sessions. This website serves as a resource for understanding my approach and initiating meaningful therapeutic engagement.
Services
Psychiatry
Psychotherapy
Couples & Families
Consulting & Supervision
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in psychiatry and systemic therapies
- Our practice combines psychoanalytic depth with cross-cultural understanding
- We provide virtual consultations for global accessibility
- Our team maintains active academic and clinical leadership roles
- We emphasize client-centered care with transparent communication
Associations and certifications
- American Psychiatric Association
Services
Psychiatry
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment combining medication management with psychotherapeutic approaches. Specialized in trauma-informed care and cross-cultural psychiatry. Services include diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing clinical support for adults across diverse cultural backgrounds.
Psychotherapy
Individual psychotherapy focusing on conflict transformation and emotional healing. Utilizes non-confrontational approaches to address anxiety, depression, and relational challenges. Integrates psychoanalytic theory with systemic perspectives for lasting personal growth and behavioral change.
Couples & Families
Systemic therapy addressing relationship dynamics and intergenerational patterns. Specialized in resolving communication breakdowns, conflict cycles, and transitional challenges. Helps families develop healthier interaction patterns through evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
Consulting & Supervision
Professional consultation for clinicians facing complex cases or therapeutic impasses. Provides expert guidance on treatment strategies and case conceptualization. Offers supervision for mental health professionals seeking to enhance their clinical skills and professional development.
People
Carlos Sluzki
Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist, Family Therapist
Board-certified psychiatrist with 40+ years of clinical experience. Professor of Psychiatry at George Washington University and Professor Emeritus at George Mason University. Internationally recognized expert in family therapy and trauma treatment. Published extensively in professional journals and books.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
I provide psychiatric evaluation, individual psychotherapy, couples and family therapy, and professional clinical consultation.
Do you offer virtual consultations?
Yes, I conduct sessions via Zoom, Skype, and other secure platforms for clients worldwide.
What payment methods do you accept?
Services are private pay only. I provide coded receipts for potential insurance reimbursement.
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes, I welcome new clients and offer initial consultations to discuss treatment goals.
What are your clinical specialties?
I specialize in trauma treatment, cross-cultural psychiatry, family systems therapy, and conflict resolution.
