Lotus Behavioral Health - Washington, D.C.

Nestled between Lincoln Park and the Anacostia River in Washington D.C., Lotus Behavioral Health (also known as Lotus: The Center for Behavioral Health & Wellness) offers outpatient services for children, teenagers, and adults in need of mental health support. They address a variety of conditions including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), separation anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), learning differences, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), tic disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, brief psychotic disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and schizophrenia. Lotus Behavioral Health features street parking and is conveniently located just three blocks away from the Potomac Ave. Metro Station. The treatment process starts with a comprehensive 90-minute diagnostic assessment. To streamline the process, clients or their guardians have the option to download and complete the intake forms available on their website under Patient Resources. Led by a team of psychiatrists, the center follows a wellness-oriented and evidence-based methodology that highlights individual strengths, employing techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and medication management. For younger clients, play therapy is utilized, and family support includes parent training and crisis intervention services. Lotus Behavioral Health offers OnPatient as a patient portal, allowing clients to monitor their treatment and care during and post-therapy.

At this center, you will find individualized support designed specifically for mental health issues. They offer therapy and customize treatment plans to suit your particular needs, diagnoses, and personal choices.

At our center, we welcome a variety of insurance providers including Aetna, AmeriHealth Caritas, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Children's National (previously HSC Health), MedStar Family Choice, United Healthcare (and Optum), as well as D.C. Medicaid and Maryland Medicaid. Additionally, we accept payments via checks, cash, and major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.