Dr. Beverly Reader, MD

Psychiatrist

Moving beyond the diagnostic checklist, Dr. Reader views psychiatric care as a shared exploration of trauma, grief, and the intricate journey of reclaiming one's self. With over two decades of experience spanning residential treatment, community clinics, and private practice, she honors the deeper psychological complexities within every individual she works with, viewing the therapeutic relationship as a mutual journey toward wellness.

Dr. Reader’s medical foundation was forged in medicine and surgery at Wilford Hall Medical Center and refined during her residency at Georgetown University Hospital. Her practice is a unique integration of traditional psychopharmacology and innovative, spirit-informed therapies. By blending Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, she addresses the deep physiological imprints of trauma, helping patients "thaw the freeze state" and return to a baseline of functioning.

Central to Dr. Reader’s mission is the creation of an affirming space where women and the LGBTQIA+ community feel safe and respected. She explicitly rejects the "one-size-fits-all" model of care, instead offering evidence-based therapies that honor the unique lived experiences and values of her patients.