Cedrus Psychiatry of Bethesda
Care with an evidence-based, conservative approach that prioritizes psychotherapy and lifestyle, and uses the lowest effective medication dose when needed
Accepting new adult patients
Dr. Yasmina Saade de Chaisemartin
Dr. Yasmina Saade de Chaisemartin is board-certified in General Psychiatry and in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
She trained at Johns Hopkins University, Washington University in St. Louis, Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris and the American University of Beirut
She serves as a Staff Psychiatrist at Children's National Hospital and holds faculty positions at George Washington University (Washington, DC) and the Lebanese American University
She is licensed to practice medicine in Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia
She practices in English, French, and Arabic, and has conversational abilities in Italian and Portuguese
Services
Evidence-based, conservative care that prioritizes therapy and lifestyle supports before medication, using the lowest effective dose when medication is needed
Therapy-informed approach drawing from CBT, ACT, and psychodynamic principles
Services include diagnostic evaluations, medication management, therapy, coordination with other therapists and physicians
Initial evaluations are preferably in person; follow-up visits may be in person or via telepsychiatry
Accepting new adult patients
Does not participate with Medicaid and Medicare
Areas of focus
Anxiety disorders
Obsessive compulsive & related disorders
Tic disorders & Tourette’s
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Depressive & mood disorders
Trauma & stress-related disorders
Academic or work challenges
Sleep concerns
Adjustment, cross-cultural, and multilingual family issues
Neurodivergent-affirming psychiatric care
How to get care from Cedrus Psychiatry
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Once you reach out to Cedrus Psychiatry through the contact form, Dr Saade de Chaisemartin will reach out to conduct a free 15-minute phone conversation. This call allows you to briefly share your situation and review key practice policies and fees. If both you (or your family) and the psychiatrist mutually agree that Cedrus Psychiatry is a clinically appropriate match, an initial consultation appointment will be scheduled.
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Care at Cedrus Psychiatry typically begins with an initial consultation, followed by ongoing follow-up appointments.
The initial consultation generally consists of one session totaling approximately 120 minutes and preferably conducted in person.If ongoing care is established, follow-up visits may take place in person or via secure video. Appointments are typically offered as:
50-minute sessions (psychotherapy, combined psychotherapy and medication management, or more complex clinical needs)
25-minute sessions (medication-focused visits)
Visit frequency is individualized based on clinical needs and safety standards. Active patients are typically seen at least once every three months, with many patients following up every few weeks to every few months.
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Yes. Cedrus Psychiatry offers one-time consultation and second-opinion evaluations for individuals or families seeking additional diagnostic clarity or treatment guidance.
These evaluations include review of prior records, comprehensive clinical assessment, and individualized, evidence-based recommendations.
Appointments typically last 120 minutes, with the possibility of a separate summary wrap up session
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Cedrus Psychiatry is an out-of-network practice. We provide superbills for patients who wish to seek reimbursement from their insurance plans. The practice does not participate with Medicaid and Medicare