Sangeeta Chitlu, MD

Dr. Sangeeta Chitlu is a highly skilled and board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in treating children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based treatments. She completed her fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt Health System in Baltimore, MD, where she also served as chief resident during her final year of training. She completed her psychiatry residency at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C. in 2007 and also worked as a research assistant at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro.

Dr. Chitlu specializes in treating depression, anxiety, psychotic disorders, trauma, and ADHD, and designs individualized treatment programs that empower patients to reach their full potential and involve families in their children's treatment. She is well-versed in various evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, and medication management. Furthermore, she also collaborates with other school systems and therapists to ensure comprehensive care for her patients. She is a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) and the Psychiatric Society Of Virginia. Dr. Chitlu has lived in the Northern Virginia area since 2003 and speaks English, Hindi and Telugu fluently.