Cedrus Psychiatry of Bethesda
Care with an evidence-based, conservative approach that prioritizes psychotherapy and lifestyle, and uses the lowest effective medication dose when needed
Accepting new adult patients
Dr. Yasmina Saade de Chaisemartin
Dr. Yasmina Saade de Chaisemartin is a board-certified psychiatrist
She practices in English, French, and Arabic, and has conversational abilities in Italian and Portuguese
She trained at Johns Hopkins University, and at Washington University in St. Louis, after working at the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris. She earned her MD from the American University of Beirut
She serves as a Staff Psychiatrist at Children's National Hospital and holds faculty positions at George Washington University (Washington, DC) and the Lebanese American University School of Medicine
She obtained board certification in General Psychiatry and in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
She is licensed to practice medicine in Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia
Services
Evidence-based, conservative care that prioritizes therapy and lifestyle supports before medication, using the lowest effective dose when medication is needed
Therapy-informed approach drawing from CBT, ACT, and psychodynamic principles
Services include diagnostic evaluations, medication management, therapy, coordination with other therapists and physicians
Initial evaluations are preferably in person; follow-up visits may be in person or via telepsychiatry
Accepting new adult patients
Areas of focus
Anxiety disorders
Obsessive compulsive & related disorders
Tic disorders & Tourette’s
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Depressive & mood disorders
Trauma & stress-related disorders
Academic or work challenges
Sleep concerns
Adjustment, cross-cultural, and multilingual family issues
Neurodivergent-affirming psychiatric care
How to get care from Cedrus Psychiatry
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It starts with a quick call. To determine whether Cedrus Psychiatry may be a good fit, you can schedule a free 15-minute phone conversation through the appointment page. This call allows you to briefly share your situation and review key practice policies and fees. If both you (or your family) and the psychiatrist mutually agree that Cedrus Psychiatry is a clinically appropriate match, an initial consultation appointment will be scheduled.
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Care at Cedrus Psychiatry typically begins with an initial consultation, followed by ongoing follow-up appointments.
The initial consultation generally consists of one session totaling approximately 120 minutes and preferably conducted in person.If ongoing care is established, follow-up visits may take place in person or via secure video. Appointments are typically offered as:
50-minute sessions (psychotherapy, combined psychotherapy and medication management, or more complex clinical needs)
25-minute sessions (medication-focused visits)
Visit frequency is individualized based on clinical needs and safety standards. Active patients are typically seen at least once every three months, with many patients following up every few weeks to every few months.
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Yes. Cedrus Psychiatry offers one-time consultation and second-opinion evaluations for individuals or families seeking additional diagnostic clarity or treatment guidance.
These evaluations include review of prior records, comprehensive clinical assessment, and individualized, evidence-based recommendations.
Appointments typically last 120 minutes, with the possibility of a separate summary wrap up session
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Cedrus Psychiatry is an out-of-network practice. We provide superbills for patients who wish to seek reimbursement from their insurance plans.