Joanna Chakerian, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW

Areas I Specialize In:

  • Transition to Parenthood & Postpartum Adjustment

  • Work With Dads & Partners

  • High Risk Pregnancies

  • Premature Birth

  • Birth Trauma & Maternal Health Complications

  • Infertility

  • Early Pregnancy Loss

  • NICU Experiences & Parenting Children With Medical Diagnoses & Disabilities

Expertise in Treating:

  • Anxiety Disorders

  • Depression & Bipolar Disorder

  • Eating Disorders

  • PTSD & C-PTSD

Works with:

Adolescents & Adults

Treatment Approaches:

Psychodynamic, CBT, Mindfulness

Serving residents of D.C., Maryland & Virginia.

Licenses:

Licensed Certified Social Worker, Clinical (MD)

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (DC)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (VA)

Degrees:

MSW, University of Maryland

MA, Georgetown University

Certifications, continuing education, & work experience:

Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care

Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy

Department of Justice