What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.63
Average wait time
4.60
Bedside manner
4.65
“Dr Madsen is very friendly, patient, talk slowly and clearly, is already 8 years since the last time we see each other for so long, he still nice, happy and good Dr. I highly recommend., to others to fixed their issue about your mental health.”
Rodrigo G.December 23, 2025
“Very Happy & Pleased with my session. Was Awesome finding a Provider that Really wants to get to know you, listens to you, and Cares about you. I feel it was So important as well as a Joy getting to know him, his experiences, areas of expertise. And above all making sure I was comfortable & we would be a good fit going forward. Thank God I found him and So Blessed he’s taken me as a new client. Have had way too many bad experiences and lots of money wasted on the wrong, All wrong therapists in the past, now I have the VERY BEST!!! Thanks again….Chris Cloud”
Christopher L C.December 11, 2025
About Dr. Robert Madsen
Focus areas
Anger Management
Depression
Psychotherapy
Anxiety
Psychological Testing
Sex Therapy
Behavioral Therapy
Psychology Consultation
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Interpersonal
Existential
Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Forensic Psychology
Strength-Based
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English, Spanish
Getting to know Dr. Robert Madsen
Dr. Madsen is a 1972 graduate of the Honors College of the University of Utah where he received a National Science Foundation grant to assist research projects into the modeling of media violence by children and the adult parameters of interpersonal perception/judgment. Between his undergraduate and graduate education and training he worked for a year with a private research firm investigating the employability of troubled veterans. His Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology was awarded from the University of Maryland in 1977. Before that he obtained clinical training during two and one-half years of half-time work at VA Hospitals, first in medical psychology, then inpatient psychiatric triage. His formal year of internship was split between the outpatient department at the University of West Virginia’s Medical School and the Robert F. Kennedy Federal Prison, where he inaugurated and investigated a program of intense directed physical fitness and its relationship to inmate mental health and adjustment.
Upon graduation Dr. Madsen was employed for seven years in the forensic wing of St. Elizabeths Hospital, first as a staff psychologist on post-trial treatment wards and then as a clinical administrator in pre-trial assessment. Since 1985 he has been in full-time private practice, splitting his time evenly between forensic evaluations of adults and adolescents (criminal and civil) and outpatient treatment of adolescents, adults and couples, often with a major emphasis on anxiety and/or sexual problems. He has testified in numerous city, county, and federal courts in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Outside of his membership in national and state psychological associations, his major affiliations are with the Society for Personality Assessment and the Association for Advancement of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $300 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $250 for 60 minutes
Office location
Dr. Robert Madsen, PhD also offers online video visits for patients
Robert K. Madsen, PhD Clinical & Forensic Psych
5028 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Maryland, PhD in Clinical-Community Psychology
- University of Maryland, Master’s in General Psychology
- University of Utah (Bachelor’s)
Professional memberships
- American Psychological Association
- Society for Personality Assessment
- Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy
NPI number
1184680951
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.63
Wait time
4.60
Bedside manner
4.65
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127 reviews
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Detailed, thorough, personable, spends extra time, and committed to getting to the root cause of a person's problems.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Nice enough guy, would not stop talking about himself. Would have loved to talk more about myself
January 16, 2020Kevin G.Verified patient
He is easy to talk to and seems very knowledgeable. I will be going back to see him next week.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Madsen was kind, thoughtful, intelligent, and funny! I'd recommend him to anyone!
October 24, 2019Jared C.Verified patient
Very personable, thoughtful, and comprehensive in his approach to treatment and care.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very professional , no rush fluent Spanish
It was great , I recommend this doctor
September 22, 2016Anely L.Verified patient
Dr. Madsen was very professional and I will be seeing him for several more sessions.
March 25, 2016Anthony A.Verified patient
Very intelligent and knows how to make a person feel better about himself and life
July 21, 2016Yazide M.Verified patient
One my first visit but I was very pleased. I will continue to see Dr. Madsen.
January 21, 2021Dayna F.Verified patient
Excellent Doctor, very easy to talk to and the office has a great atmosphere.
May 30, 2015Benito V.Verified patient
He’s a great psychologist and an even greater person. Highly recommend!
More than 1 year agoQuang N.Verified patient
I've been looking for a good doctor for awhile and Dr Madsen was great!
March 20, 2014Initials hidden
Excellent listener. Professional bedside manner.
December 23, 2022Christina H.Verified patient
Impressive expertise, patient, thorough, and friendly.
April 29, 2021Samantha L.Verified patient
A pretty long wait but otherwise he was very good
April 23, 2019Maureen T.Verified patient
Dr Madsen is very friendly, patient, talk slowly and clearly, is already 8 years since the last time we see each other for so long, he still nice, happy and good Dr. I highly recommend., to others to fixed their issue about your mental health.
December 23, 2025Rodrigo G.Verified patient
Very Happy & Pleased with my session. Was Awesome finding a Provider that Really wants to get to know you, listens to you, and Cares about you. I feel it was So important as well as a Joy getting to know him, his experiences, areas of expertise. And above all making sure I was comfortable & we would be a good fit going forward. Thank God I found him and So Blessed he’s taken me as a new client. Have had way too many bad experiences and lots of money wasted on the wrong, All wrong therapists in the past, now I have the VERY BEST!!! Thanks again….Chris Cloud
December 11, 2025Christopher L C.Verified patient
Definitely. We had so much in common that it was almost surreal. Great listener. Shared things about his own life that helped me understand certain ideas.
April 25, 2025Craig S.Verified patient
Dr. Madsen is so wonderful! I highly recommend him- he has such a deep understanding of so many topics and processes related to mental health, and knows how to connect with his patients and make them feel comfortable. I’ve done my best self work, and learned a lot about myself because of my sessions with Dr. Madsen.
November 14, 2024Zaina B.Verified patient
Great
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I love that Dr, Madsen accepts insurance - otherwise I would not be able to afford his services.
He's interesting and unorthodox and unlike any therapist I've ever had before and that's a good thing.
Dr. Madsen asks interesting questions, and has a talent for identifying the crux of a problem and how to come up with a plan of action.
June 6, 2024Initials hidden
Dr. Madsen is a breath of fresh air! He puts you at ease right away with his friendly demeanor. He explains everything clearly and uses great relatable examples. He’s professional and empathetic. It’s very easy to talk to him. I highly recommend him!
February 1, 2024Sarah W.Verified patient
I would not recommend Dr. Madsen. He rambled at length about himself and his family history, from his father's marital history to the present day, uninterrupted for almost thirty minutes. When asked what his method was, he continued in an interminable monologue about his life and his family. Eventually, he asked me a series of perfunctory, somewhat random questions about my life. He made several bizarre comments about smart women and how men have issues with them, and the likelihood that they will end up alone. He showed a lack of self-awareness and empathetic concern for the patient. His primary interest seemed to be in talking about himself.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Informative!
April 13, 2023Thomas O.Verified patient
Dr. Madsen is a God sent. His ability to make you comfortable are fantastic. He goes straight to your heart makes you feel like he is your Best Friend. I owe him so much.
February 2, 2023Charles J.Verified patient
Great guy, good friend
January 12, 2023Vida J.Verified patient
Dr Madsen is a personable & knowledgeable guy, and we really enjoy talking with him. He was very insightful into our situation and offered helpful suggestions. But if you need to stay with the allotted time of your appointment, I would not recommend him.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Madsen spent the entire first meeting asking me about my background, family history, why I’m visiting, and diving into me as a person. I really felt like he was invested and interested in me and my issues. I’m definitely going to see him regularly.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
My appointment with Dr. Madsen was incredibly disappointing. After years of avoiding therapy I finally got up the courage to go, and the experience was quite upsetting and has turned me off from therapy for the future.
June 9, 2019Initials hidden
Amazing! Very easy first appointment!
February 14, 2019Initials hidden
Dr. Madsen is amazing. Not only is he ridiculously well-versed and up to date on psychology research, he is very calm and empathetic, and knows how to create an atmosphere of safety, to give you room to realize things on your own, while at the same time staying ready to give you a mountain of sound guidance whenever you ask for it.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
He is a great Doctor
September 13, 2018Ali F.Verified patient
Great doctor with a really interesting method
June 10, 2018Initials hidden
One of the kindest, most genuine people I have ever met. Has lots of cool stories to tell and makes you feel like you're just old friends catching up. Incredibly intelligent and insightful, willing to take the time to get to know you at your own pace but knows how and when to push when needed. Cannot recommend him enough, he has taught me so much about myself.
January 25, 2018Initials hidden
Our appointment was scheduled for an hour and went an hour and forty minutes which would've been fine had I known. I went in for my first counseling session and may have spoken for 30 of the 90+ minutes. He talked about himself and his family almost the entire time. I walked out of the appointment both frustrated and angry as I felt like I was more his counselor than he was mine.
November 2, 2017Initials hidden
This was my first initial meeting with him, but he seemed very knowledgeable and is a great listener. I definitely am excited for my next session with him, to learn more about myself and how I can make myself a better person.
July 21, 2017Joseph M.Verified patient
He talks about himself for most of the appointment. He's a lovely man and I'd love to have him as a friend. But he helped me VERY LITTLE as a psychotherapist.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I like his accurate diagnosis, and feel he has treatment for my mental illness in a psychological way, and with psychiatric ways too!
May 2, 2016Robert H.Verified patient
Dr. Madsen is excellent!
February 22, 2016Dan S.Verified patient
Muy profesional buen trato lo recomiendo
February 11, 2016Carlos C.Verified patient
Very productive.
November 5, 2015Monique L.Verified patient
Dr. Madsen is awesome! He has so many interesting stories that he is able to relate towards your personal treatment plan. He never rushes visits either. I arrived 30 minutes late to my last appointment (DC Traffic is the worst) and not only did he still see me, but he still gave me the full hour for my appointment. He is a great doctor and also just a wonderful person all around. Highly recommend to those who are looking for in-depth appointments and a provider who will actually listen.
September 23, 2015Ashley D.Verified patient
Dr. Madsen was great in outlining a treatment plan and really getting to know me as a patient. I felt and ease and had a sense of calm after seeing him.
July 9, 2015Initials hidden
I'm a skeptic by nature, a little shy, reserved and cautious--and-- perhaps irrationally so, I often approach a visit to a new doctor as I would if I were to--oh, let's say "go visit a fortune teller" -- though the latter is not quite my cup of tea--but just an example). Anyway, with all that being said, at the conclusion of my second visit with Dr. Madsen, I felt very comfortable and confident that he is an excellent psychologist. Apart from being very professional and having a great office, Dr. Madsen is forthright, insightful, clear and focused on helping with the issues I wish to get help with, and will continue to see him for in the weeks, months- or whatever number and frequency of visits to come.
June 25, 2015Christopher R.Verified patient
He made me feel very comfortable and put me at ease with his stories. He seems incredibly knowledgeable and interested in understanding who I am so that he can treat me with what specifically will work for me. He's unconventional, in a casual, personal way.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Note that he is a psychologist. He came up on ZocDoc when I searched for a psychiatrist, and I was disappointed to find in person, that he is not in fact a psychiatrist.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
August 21, 2025Reyna P.Verified patient
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June 24, 2025Chris M.Verified patient
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Dr. Robert Madsen frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Marriage Counseling, Psychotherapy, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Robert Madsen on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Robert Madsen speak?
Dr. Robert Madsen speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Dr. Robert Madsen in reviews?
127 patients have reviewed Dr. Robert Madsen. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.63/5. They have a 4.65/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.6/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.