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Washington Behavioral Medicine Associates, Bethesda-Chevy Chase

Washington Behavioral Medicine Associates

Mental Health Services • Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD • Since 2005 • Multiple (Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Washington DC area) locations

About

WBMA Bethesda-Chevy Chase offers integrative, science-based mental health care for children, teens, young adults, adults, and seniors in the Washington DC area (Bethesda/Chevy Chase). Services include: - Psychiatric evaluation and medication management (adult, child, teen, and senior populations) - Psychopharmacology and pharmacogenetics - Evidence-based psychotherapy in multiple modalities - Specialized treatment for mood and anxiety disorders, ASD, ADHD, and substance use disorders (including suboxone) - Psychiatric management of genetic disorders - Second opinion consultations and expert witness evaluations/testimony Highlights: - Private practice with 4 offices nationally, HQ in Chevy Chase, MD - Founded 2005; private, physician-scientist-led team; 9 staff - Emphasis on personalized, non-medication and non-traditional approaches alongside evidence-based pharmacologic care - Contact: 301-576-6044 or visit wbma.cc for appointments and details

Clinic Type

Mental Health Services

Address

5480 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 223 Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Phone

301-780-4693

Email

hello@wbma.cc

Opening Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; Saturday-Sunday Admin Office Closed

Telehealth

Available

Emergency Care

In an emergency call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Services Offered

  • integrative psychiatry
  • therapy
  • testing
  • neuropsychological testing
  • developmental testing
  • ADHD testing
  • autism testing
  • brain modulation therapies
  • TMS therapy
  • ketamine-assisted therapy
  • pharmacology and supplements
  • school consultations
  • IEP support
  • expert witness testimony
  • second opinion evaluations
  • group therapy
  • child therapy
  • teens therapy
  • adult therapy
  • EMDR
  • CBT
  • DBT

Technology & Equipment

  • genetic testing
  • neuroimaging/genetics considerations
  • psychiatric genetics
  • brain modulation technologies
  • TMS
  • ketamine-assisted therapy
  • EMDR
  • CBT
  • DBT

Team

  • Dr. Gonzalo Laje, Board-certified psychiatrist (implied) — Founder and Medical Director

Insurance & Payment

  • major insurance plans
  • Most major insurance plans

Insurance coverage is available through Brain Modulation Services (BMS), a WBMA-affiliated practice; coverage varies by plan, diagnosis, and service type. Not all services are covered.

in-person, telehealth, insurance, out-of-pocket, scheduling accommodations

Languages Spoken

  • English

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • Google Reviews via BirdEye: 4.3 out of 5 stars (Not specified (on Google))

Patients praise

  • Personalized care
  • Thorough and strength-based psychological/educational assessments
  • Responsive and personable clinicians
  • Integrative approach combining medication, therapy, and lifestyle support

Common complaints

  • No specific complaints were surfaced in the search, though the general review rating of 4.3 stars on Google suggests some variance in patient satisfaction.

"I had an excellent experience with this practice. Dr. Laje was both personable and highly responsive to my needs. He worked with me to modify my medications and to support my well-being with balanced sleep, diet, and exercise, as well. A gem among psychiatrists."

— BirdEye/Google Review

"As a therapist in the community who has referred clients to WBMA for psychoeducational testing, I am consistently impressed by the extremely thorough and strengths-based assessments that are completed by the SOAR Program."

— BirdEye/Google Review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of . Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.

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