The 20 Best Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Doctors Near Me in Sterling, VA

Find the Top Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 285 doctor with experience in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) near Sterling, VA. Of these, 237 are Experienced, 43 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    46000 Center Oak Plz, 180, 
    Sterling, VA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheetal Joshi is a Psychiatrist in Sterling, Virginia. Dr. Joshi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Psychiatry
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Psychiatry

    Geriatric Health Care Associates Inc.

    489 Carlisle Dr Ste A, 
    Herndon, VA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rhea Mehra is a Psychiatrist in Herndon, Virginia. Dr. Mehra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Audrey M. Rushin
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    1800 Town Center Dr, 420, 
    Reston, VA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Audrey Rushin is a Psychiatrist in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Rushin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depression, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

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    Sima Shukla
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Internal Medicine
    1860 Town Center Dr, 210, 
    Reston, VA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu

    Sima Shukla is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Shukla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Gerstmann Syndrome, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

    Nova Psychiatrist LLC

    12359 Sunrise Valley Dr, 
    Reston, VA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanju Adhikari is a Psychiatrist in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Adhikari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner

    My Psychiatrist, LLC

    12359 Sunrise Valley Dr, Suite 320, 
    Reston, VA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Nepali, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mukta Gautam-Dhakal is a Nurse Practitioner in Reston, Virginia. Ms. Gautam-Dhakal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top area of expertise is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Ms. Gautam-Dhakal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Nova Psychiatrist LLC

    12359 Sunrise Valley Dr, 
    Reston, VA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Chow is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Chow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner

    My Psychiatrist, LLC

    12359 Sunrise Valley Dr, Suite 320, 
    Reston, VA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Niekranz is a Nurse Practitioner in Reston, Virginia. Mr. Niekranz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). His top area of expertise is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Mr. Niekranz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner

    My Psychiatrist, LLC

    12359 Sunrise Valley Dr, Suite 320, 
    Reston, VA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Heidi Cook is a Nurse Practitioner in Reston, Virginia. Ms. Cook is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top area of expertise is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Ms. Cook is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    12332 Towncenter Plz Ste 649, 
    Sterling, VA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Georgina Chidaushe is a Nurse Practitioner in Sterling, Virginia. Ms. Chidaushe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top area of expertise is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Ms. Chidaushe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    46000 Center Oak Plz, 180, 
    Sterling, VA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Premalkumar Patwa is a Psychiatrist in Sterling, Virginia. Dr. Patwa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Schizophrenia, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner

    Coleman Primary Care

    2 Pidgeon Hill Dr, 
    Sterling, VA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristen Dickert is a Nurse Practitioner in Sterling, Virginia. Ms. Dickert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

    Office

    46179 Westlake Dr Ste 250, 
    Sterling, VA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fatemeh Nematzadeh is a Psychiatrist in Sterling, Virginia. Dr. Nematzadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Internal Medicine

    PrimaPatient

    44081 Pipeline Plz, 200, 
    Ashburn, VA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mamta Ojha is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ashburn, Virginia. Dr. Ojha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    12027 Cheviot Dr, 
    Herndon, VA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Doan Pham is a Nurse Practitioner in Herndon, Virginia. Ms. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Protein Deficiency and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Sterling Behavioral Health Services LTD

    20905 Professional Plz Ste 220, 
    Ashburn, VA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sangeeta Chitlu is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Ashburn, Virginia. Dr. Chitlu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Gonzales-Vigilar Psychiatric Services

    44031 Pipeline Plz Ste 205, 
    Ashburn, VA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Vigilar is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Ashburn, Virginia. Dr. Vigilar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Psychiatry
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Psychiatry

    All Hope Behavioral Health Services PC

    44790 Maynard Sq Ste 130, 
    Ashburn, VA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mirza Baig is a Psychiatrist in Ashburn, Virginia. Dr. Baig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Schizophrenia.

    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner

    Office

    20925 Professional Plz Ste 230, 
    Ashburn, VA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ann Carnes is a Nurse Practitioner in Ashburn, Virginia. Ms. Carnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top area of expertise is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

    Larkin Community Hospital-South Miami Campus

    44075 Pipeline Plz Ste 110, 
    Ashburn, VA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arlenys Hernandez is a Psychiatrist in Ashburn, Virginia. Dr. Hernandez has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depression, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

    Seasonal affective disorder is a mental health condition that is triggered by the changing of the seasons. This condition is a subtype of major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. Major depressive disorder is characterized by prolonged sadness and a general lack of interest, while bipolar disorder is characterized by similar depressive episodes alternating with periods of abnormally high energy and activity (hypomania or mania). People with seasonal affective disorder have signs and symptoms of either major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder only during certain months of the year. Major depressive disorder is more common than bipolar disorder among people with seasonal affective disorder. This condition usually begins in a person's twenties or thirties.

    When should I see a Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctor near Sterling, VA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctor near Sterling, VA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctors near Sterling, VA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctors near Sterling, VA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctor near Sterling, VA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctor near Sterling, VA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctors near Sterling, VA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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