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There are currently 43 Psychiatrists in Washington available for booking on Zocdoc. Filter by insurance, language, or appointment time to find your best match.
Yes. 32 Psychiatrists in Washington are accepting new patients right now. Many offer appointments within the next few days.
On average, patients who use Zocdoc can search for a Psychiatrist in Washington, book an appointment, and see the Psychiatrist within 24 hours. Same-day appointments are often available, you can search for real-time availability of Psychiatrists in Washington who accept your insurance and make an appointment online.
Zocdoc lets you search specifically for a Washington Psychiatrist who takes your insurance. Just choose your carrier and plan from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. If you’re not sure which plan you have, you can use Zocdoc’s insurance checker to find out.
Zocdoc is a free online service that helps patients find Psychiatrists in Washington and book appointments instantly. You can search for Washington Psychiatrists by symptom or visit reason. Then, choose your insurance plan. Based on that information, you’ll see a list of providers who meet your search criteria, along with their available appointment slots.
When you search for Washington Psychiatrists on Zocdoc, you can filter your results by gender, in addition to other criteria. That way, you’ll only see Psychiatrists in Washington who match your preferences.
On Zocdoc, you can search specifically for Washington Psychiatrists with availability after 5 p.m.
You can use Zocdoc to find Psychiatrists in Washington who are highly rated by other patients. These ratings are based on verified reviews submitted by real patients. Every time a patient completes an appointment booked on Zocdoc, they’re invited to review their experience. Each review must comply with Zocdoc’s guidelines.
Psychiatrists in Washington on Zocdoc who see patients through online video visits will have a purple video icon on their profiles. You can also filter your search results to show only Psychiatrists who offer video visits.
Most insurers provide coverage for video visits at the same cost as in-person visits. You can search on Zocdoc specifically for Psychiatrists in Washington who accept your insurance for video visits by selecting your carrier and plan from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. We recommend you check with your insurance carrier directly to confirm your coverage and out of pocket costs for video visits.
Zocdoc lets you search specifically for a Psychiatrist who has appointments available before 10:00 am, or after 5:00 pm. Just choose the special hours filter at the top of our search page.
Zocdoc let's you see real-time availability for Psychiatrists in Washington. Many Psychiatrists offer appointments on Saturdays and Sundays.
As of September 2026, Washington, DC, has about 401 licensed psychiatrists. (Medpro)
In 2023, Washington had a proportion of psychiatrists that was roughly a quarter lower than the national average, indicating that the availability of psychiatrists in the area is significantly less than the national average. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)
About 17% of adults in Washington reported poor mental health for 14 or more days in the past month. (County Health Rankings and Roadmaps, 2025)
About 23.8% of adults in Washington are diagnosed with a depressive disorder. Psychiatrists can help by diagnosing the condition and creating a personalized treatment plan that may include medication, psychotherapy, or a combination of both. (America’s Health Rankings, 2023)
The best psychiatrists in Washington, DC, are usually board-certified, have positive patient reviews, and work with reputable hospitals. Zocdoc makes it easy to compare these details so you can choose with confidence.
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