A Trusted Psychiatry Center in Bethesda, MD Serving the Greater Washington, DC Adolescents, Adults & Families
At Washington Family Psychiatry we believe that healthy individuals grow from strong support.
Whether you’re navigating challenges with your child, seeking guidance as a parent, or working through your own mental health journey, we’re here with compassionate, professional care tailored to your unique situation.
Thoughtful Care, Not Just Labels
We understand that a diagnosis should provide understanding—not a box to be placed in. That’s why our evaluations are thorough, compassionate, and focused on giving adolescents and families the clarity they need to move forward with confidence.
We also understand that when it comes to managing complex mental health challenges, there is no such thing as one-size-fits-all plan. At Washington Family Psychiatry, we provide tailored treatments based on the patient’s history, age, and circumstances, using an integrative and collaborative approach that combines evidence-based diagnosis, psychotherapy, psychosocial treatment and/or medicine management.
Meet Our Doctor
I’m Dr. Sonia Juneja, a board-certified psychiatrist who’s been honored to support individuals and families since 2004. I started Washington Family Psychiatry here in Bethesda, Maryland, with a simple but powerful mission: to offer deeply personalized care that blends the best of evidence-based and integrative approaches to mental health.
My hope for WFP is to create a welcoming space rooted in empathy—where you feel truly seen, supported, and empowered to move toward your own version of success.
“A True Blessing” – Dr. Juneja has been a true blessing for me. I was struggling with an anxiety issue in the early part of 2021. I had never been to a psychiatrist before. A very good friend of mine recommended Dr. Juneja because of her excellent care of his daughter. I was reluctant to try, but one Saturday night the anxiety hit a peak. It was a SATURDAY NIGHT, and I finally decided to take a chance and reach Dr. Juneja. Dr. Juneja answered my call on a SATURDAY NIGHT and, thus, my care began. In what was a very scary time for me, Dr. Juneja was thoughtful, caring, selfless, and so supportive. I’m in a really good place right now thanks to her care. I would highly recommend Dr. Juneja.
“Honest and smart, exactly who you need” – I have been a patient with Dr. Juneja for a bit under a year but I have loved my experience so far. I have not been the best patient, but Dr. Juneja has been so understanding with me and helped me get to my appointments on time. I do not feel the need to lie to her, as she makes it a very open and comforting space. In our first sessions, I tried to frame my issues in a way that she wouldn’t see what was too tough for me to deal with. However, she saw through my thoughtful phrasing to give me an accurate diagnosis. She meets my honesty with more honesty, and I truly believe what she tells me. She makes me feel proud of myself for my progress while also helping me understand how I can make more. Thanks doc!
“Honest and smart, exactly who you need” – I am learning this review after an intense day for me and my young adult son. The initial 1hr appointment was not enough for her to dive deep enough. She added a second appointment at the end of her day (no extra charge) and even that went over by 20 min.She took her time to talk to my son to understand his issues, before she started making recommendations. She found the balance between giving my non-minor son some privacy so that he would open up and share, and then invited me and his dad to the discussion about what-to-do-next. She answered all of our questions very systematically. She also addressed my son’s concerns and hesitation speaking to him very directly and truthfully, yet softly and with motherly care. In that 2.5 hours, she was able to get through him in a way that we, as parents, haven’t been able to.I feel very optimistic and relieved to see him on a path to recovery, largely influenced by Dr. Juneja
Most Amazing DoctorWhen I met Dr. Juneja Years ago, I was struggling in elementary school. I couldn’t handle my emotions, was having difficulty staying in control, and my anxiety was a big problem. At first, I was unwilling to talk about the events and how I felt. Dr. Juneja helped me open up fully and gave to skills to work on myself. One thing that helped is she helped me take accountability for my actions, which was a big step in improving myself without blame or accusations. She made me comfortable talking about my feelings without fear of judgment. I am doing so much better now, and it is in large part because of her. She is very understanding and very passionate about was she does. Whenever we meet, we also talk about the good things in life, how our families are, and the different things we are doing. If you have a child who is struggling or you are also struggling emotionally and mentally and want to make changes. In that case, I would 100 percent recommend Dr. Juneja
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