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Your Trusted Psychiatry Partner in Charlottesville
Charlottesville Psychiatry specializes in general adult psychiatry, offering comprehensive care for trauma, anxiety, and psychosomatic conditions. Our practice combines medication management with evidence-based psychotherapy, including trauma therapy and psychodynamic approaches. We prioritize emotional safety, grounding, and healing through personalized treatment plans. Our psychiatrist, Andrew Chambers, MD, brings expertise from diverse settings, including private practice, hospital consultation, and veterans' mental health services. We emphasize understanding subconscious emotional drivers and fostering resilience.Treatment extends to complex PTSD, somatic symptom disorders, and other mental health conditions. Our philosophy centers on insight, vulnerability, and humility to address emotional challenges. We utilize secure telemedicine for Virginia residents and maintain HIPAA-compliant electronic systems. The practice is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. We serve patients through in-person appointments in Charlottesville and online sessions, ensuring accessibility for those with mobility challenges.
Services
Medication Management
Psychotherapy
Trauma Therapy
Telemedicine
Psychosomatic Treatment
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed care for complex PTSD and anxiety disorders.
- Our practice combines medication management with psychodynamic therapy.
- Board-certified psychiatrist with experience in diverse clinical settings.
- Telemedicine appointments available for Virginia residents.
- Focus on emotional safety and grounding in trauma therapy.
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Services
Medication Management
We prescribe and monitor mental health medications, including antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and anxiety medications. Our approach ensures safe, effective treatment tailored to individual needs. Services comply with state and federal regulations for patient safety.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized care for PTSD and complex PTSD focuses on emotional safety and healing. We address trauma from abuse, neglect, and chronic stress. Techniques include grounding, grief processing, and boundary development for lasting recovery.
Telemedicine
Secure video appointments available for Virginia residents. HIPAA-compliant platform ensures privacy and convenience. Ideal for patients seeking accessible mental health care without compromising quality or confidentiality.
Psychodynamic Therapy
We explore emotional drivers behind thoughts and behaviors through in-depth therapy. This approach addresses relationship patterns and subconscious influences. Sessions promote self-awareness and healthier coping mechanisms for long-term wellness.
Psychosomatic Treatment
Specialized care for physical symptoms linked to emotional trauma. We treat conditions like somatic symptom disorder and conversion disorder. Therapy integrates mind-body connections to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
People
Andrew Chambers, MD
Psychiatrist
Dr. Chambers specializes in adult psychiatry with expertise in trauma, anxiety, and psychosomatic disorders. He combines medication management with psychodynamic therapy. Board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Questions
Do you offer telemedicine appointments?
Yes, we provide secure online appointments for Virginia residents using HIPAA-compliant video conferencing.
What mental health conditions do you treat?
We treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and psychosomatic conditions like somatic symptom disorder.
Can I get stimulant medications online?
No, stimulant prescriptions for ADHD require in-person appointments due to regulatory requirements.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
Our standard hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. We don't currently offer evening or weekend appointments.
Is the office accessible for mobility impairments?
Our third-floor office lacks elevator access. We recommend online appointments for patients with mobility challenges.
Reviews (3)
Jessica Thornton
Sep 24, 2020
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After having several different psychiatrist experiences since this one, I have changed my rating. It appears he works well for some people. I have no doubt he's knowledgeable. You essentially go down a checklist of yes/no/sometimes questions and then are diagnosed from that. The same type of questions on silly online quizzes. I felt like he very much couldn't wait for me to get out of there, he was distracted from my baby while I was speaking to him, incorrect notes on me, and just a little bit of socially awkward vibes. It was just uncomfy. It doesn't feel like you're speaking to someone with
Max Early
Oct 23, 2019
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Wasted my time, did not help at all. Would not recommend. Refused to prescribe drugs I am already prescribed.
Mariaroza Opperman
Oct 17, 2018
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Starting off with a new Psychiatrist is always challenging but I was immediately put at ease by Dr Chambers. He is very knowledgeable not only about bipolar but by the medications which are the most effective. He discusses the side effects & benefits at length but never denies that many of the medications may also be used for other mental issues which can make one very anxious. He is direct but realistic about the care & management necessary to hopefully reducing my medications with time I appreciate his making me feel that I .too must play a roll in my own bipolar condition. I am very grateful
