Joanna Chakerian, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW

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Joanna Chakerian

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

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

Licenses:

  • Licensed Certified Social Worker, Clinical (MD) 27668

  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (DC) LC200002565

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (VA) 0904016559

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