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Best Psychiatrists in Saint Charles, MD (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Saint Charles: Holisticare Behavioral Health Services, RP Score 73/100; 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 22

    Most-reviewed: Ali Altahir, MD, 441 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 529 ranked; ranked #22.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

529 Saint Charles psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 119 open Saturdays and 46 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 529 rated practices.

Most of this list also appears on the Psychiatrists in Waldorf ranking. See Psychiatrists in Waldorf

Top 10 psychiatrists in Saint Charles at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Saint Charles at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Holisticare Behavioral Health Services734.9★ (52)Alexandria, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Compassionate Care Behavioral Health735.0★ (40)Waldorf, 4 mi awaySat—
3Hussain Rehana MD733.0★ (12)Waldorf, 2 mi away——
4Dr. Gagandeep Khurana734.7★ (65)Alexandria, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Altitude Behavioral Care and Integrative Health715.0★ (110)Clinton, 13 mi awaySat · Evenings—
6Trinity Whole Health Care Services LLC715.0★ (5)Waldorf, 3 mi awaySat—
7Genesis Psychiatric Solutions695.0★ (68)Alexandria, 16 mi awaySat—
8AXIOS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH694.4★ (200)Waldorf, 6 mi away——
9Dr. Naheed Saleem695.0★ (8)Alexandria, 15 mi away——
10Makesha A Joyner M.D. | Kaiser Permanente694.9★ (54)Greater Upper Marlboro, 22 mi away——

The 529 best psychiatrists in Saint Charles, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  3. #3 Hussain Rehana MD

    Based in Waldorf, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    7 Post Office Rd # A, Waldorf, MD 20602
    View profile for Hussain Rehana MD(240) 270-7130

  4. #4 Dr. Gagandeep Khurana

    Based in Alexandria, 12 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.7★ from 65 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
    Address
    8101 Hinson Farm Rd #214, Alexandria, VA 22306
    View profile for Dr. Gagandeep Khurana(703) 386-6899

  7. #7 Genesis Psychiatric Solutions

    Based in Alexandria, 16 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    901 N Washington St #204, Alexandria, VA 22314
    View profile for Genesis Psychiatric Solutions(571) 384-3341

  8. #8 AXIOS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

    Based in Waldorf, 6 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.4★ from 200 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 200 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5:30 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    101 Charles St Ste 202, La Plata, MD 20646
    View profile for AXIOS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH(301) 934-3415

  9. #9 Dr. Naheed Saleem

    Based in Alexandria, 15 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    510 N Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314
    View profile for Dr. Naheed Saleem(703) 544-7675

  11. #11 Conscious Collective - A Holistic Therapy Center

    Based in Alexandria, 14 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1451 Belle Haven Rd Ste 230, Alexandria, VA 22307
    View profile for Conscious Collective - A Holistic Therapy Center(571) 207-6471

  13. #13 Samuel Koroma

    Based in Waldorf, 2 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    101 Paul Mellon Ct STE 5, Waldorf, MD 20602
    View profile for Samuel Koroma(301) 810-4026

  14. #14 Dr. Grace E. Inyang, MD

    Based in Clinton, 13 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.8★ from 13 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.8★ from 13 Google reviews
    Address
    7801 Old Branch Ave, Clinton, MD 20735
    View profile for Dr. Grace E. Inyang, MD(301) 856-8516

  15. #15 Awesome Experience Psychiatric Services: Siyami Takha, PMHNP-BC

    Based in Waldorf, 3 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.9★ from 21 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    12070 Old Line Ctr #211, Waldorf, MD 20602
    View profile for Awesome Experience Psychiatric Services: Siyami Takha, PMHNP-BC(202) 600-6748

  17. #17 Dr. Shanique Cartwright

    Based in Camp Springs, 15 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.8★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    5627 Allentown Rd #100, Camp Springs, MD 20746
    View profile for Dr. Shanique Cartwright(301) 241-0255

  19. #19 Dr. Shana Gage

    Based in Suitland, 16 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    5100 Auth Way, Suitland, MD 20746
    View profile for Dr. Shana Gage(301) 702-5000

  20. #20 Genesis Psychiatric Solutions

    Based in Washington, D.C., 21 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    419 7th St NW #405, Washington, DC 20004
    View profile for Genesis Psychiatric Solutions(202) 410-2381

  22. #22 Ali Altahir, MD

    Based in Falls Church, 22 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.7★ from 441 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 441 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6319 Castle Pl #2a, Falls Church, VA 22044
    View profile for Ali Altahir, MD(703) 373-7338

  23. #23 Dr. Zafar A. Rasheed M.D

    Based in McLean, 26 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews
    Address
    6760 Old McLean Village Dr, McLean, VA 22101
    View profile for Dr. Zafar A. Rasheed M.D(703) 975-6898

  24. #24 Dr. Rhea N. Mehra, MD

    Based in Alexandria, 15 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.1★ from 21 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.1★ from 21 Google reviews
    Address
    2121 Eisenhower Ave #200, Alexandria, VA 22314
    View profile for Dr. Rhea N. Mehra, MD(703) 774-3234

How we ranked Saint Charles psychiatrists

We scored 529 Saint Charles psychiatrists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Saint Charles data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a psychiatrist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure psychiatry is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask whether the practice offers therapy as well as medication management, or medication visits only.
  4. Check whether you need a referral from your family doctor; in Canada a referral is usually required for publicly covered psychiatric care.
  5. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  6. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  7. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a psychiatrist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is psychiatry?
  • Do you offer therapy sessions, or medication management only?
  • How soon is the first appointment, and how long are follow-up visits?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Psychiatrists in Saint Charles: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in Saint Charles?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Saint Charles, MD is Holisticare Behavioral Health Services with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Compassionate Care Behavioral Health (#2) and Hussain Rehana MD (#3) follow. We ranked 529 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which psychiatrists in Saint Charles work on weekends?

119 of 529 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 46 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Holisticare Behavioral Health Services (#1), Compassionate Care Behavioral Health (#2) and Dr. Gagandeep Khurana (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Saint Charles psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 529 rated psychiatrists in Saint Charles is 4.6★, with a median of 16 reviews. Ali Altahir, MD has the most, 441 reviews, and ranks #22. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank psychiatrists?

Each psychiatrist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do psychiatrists outside Saint Charles count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Saint Charles city center, our service radius for psychiatrists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can psychiatrists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are psychiatrists in Saint Charles ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on psychiatry and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD or DO) who completed a residency in psychiatry and can prescribe medication. A psychologist usually holds a doctorate in psychology (PhD or PsyD), provides therapy and psychological testing, and in most places does not prescribe. Many people see both: a psychiatrist for medication and a psychologist or therapist for talk therapy.

Can I see a psychiatrist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Saint Charles

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 529 psychiatrists serving Saint Charles.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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