About
Comprehensive Psychiatry
Board-Certified Psychiatrist Serving VA, MD & DC
Comprehensive Psychiatry was founded to provide clear, accurate, and individualized psychiatric care in a healthcare landscape where many patients feel rushed, misdiagnosed, or unheard. Our approach goes beyond symptom checklists, focusing instead on understanding the full clinical picture—emotional, biological, and situational.
Mental health conditions often overlap, evolve, and present differently from person to person. That is why our care emphasizes comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, continuity of care, and evidence-based treatment planning, rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
A Thoughtful, Medical Approach to Mental Health Care
Meet
Dr. Imran Akram, MD
Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Dr. Akram is a board certified adult psychiatrist with specialization in geriatric psychiatry who practices in the DMV area. After graduating from the prestigious King Edward Medical University in Pakistan, Dr. Akram came to the US for further studies. He did a postdoctoral fellowship at NYU and then psychiatry residency and geriatric fellowship at the University of Virginia.
Besides having a vast experience of working with patients in his outpatient clinic, Dr. Akram is experienced in treating acute patients in hospitals and the chronically mentally ill in community mental health centers. He has also worked in nursing homes and corrections facilities. This breadth of experience translates into a vast knowledge of treating complex psychiatric disorders in his practice.
At Comprehensive Psychiatry in Reston, Virginia, we evaluate and treat social anxiety disorder with clinical depth and personalized care. Under the supervision of Dr. Imran Akram, MD, a board-certified adult and geriatric psychiatrist, our practice focuses on accurate diagnosis, symptom pattern analysis, and evidence-based treatment plans that meet each patient’s unique needs. Psychiatric care is available in Reston and throughout Virginia through secure telepsychiatry.
Our Clinical Philosophy
Evidence-Based Psychiatry With a Whole-Person Focus
At Comprehensive Psychiatry, treatment decisions are grounded in established psychiatric guidelines and current medical research. Care is designed to support both short-term symptom relief and long-term emotional stability.
Our clinical philosophy includes:
- Accurate diagnosis before treatment
- Thoughtful medication management with close follow-up
- Recognition of co-occurring mental health conditions
- Long-term planning for chronic or recurrent conditions
- Collaboration with therapy providers when appropriate
This approach helps patients gain clarity, stability, and confidence in their care plan.
Education, Training & Credentials
Professional Qualifications
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Medical Degree
King Edward Medical University (MBBS)
Residency Training
Psychiatry, University of Virginia Medical Center
Geriatric Psychiatry Training
University of Virginia
Years in Practice
18+ years
Professional Membership
American Psychiatric Association
Conditions We Treat
Comprehensive Psychiatric Care for Complex Mental Health Needs
Dr. Akram provides evaluation and treatment for a broad range of psychiatric conditions, including:
- Panic Attacks
- Sleep Disorders & Insomnia
- Schizophrenia & Psychotic Disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Women’s Mental Health (Postpartum Depression, PMDD, hormonal mood disorders)
- Addiction and Dual Diagnosis Conditions
Each condition is evaluated carefully, with attention to symptom patterns, medical history, and functional impact.
Treatment Approach
Personalized Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management
Every patient at Comprehensive Psychiatry begins with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. This assessment explores emotional symptoms, cognitive patterns, sleep, stressors, medical history, prior treatments, and co-existing conditions.
Treatment may include:
- Medication management with ongoing monitoring
- Adjustments based on response and tolerability
- Long-term maintenance planning
- Coordination with psychotherapy or CBT when clinically appropriate
- Discussion of advanced treatment options, including ketamine therapy for severe or treatment-resistant depression
Care is never rushed, and treatment plans are adjusted over time as patients’ needs change.
Schedule a Confidential Psychiatric Evaluation
If you are seeking thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care in Reston, Virginia, or anywhere in the state via telepsychiatry, Comprehensive Psychiatry is here to help.