Stephanie Waggel, MD, MS, PMH-C

Stephanie Waggel, MD, MS, PMH-C
Improve Life PLLC 11250 Roger Bacon Dr. 11250 Roger Bacon Dr. Reston, VA 20190
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Stephanie Waggel, MD, MS, PMH-C

Allow me to help improve your life. I am a psychiatrist in Reston, Virginia with degrees in psychology, biology, and medicine. I can see patients from anywhere in Virginia. I have 17+ years of experience in mental health. I am one of three physicians in Virginia trained in perinatal mental health. My special focus is on women, mood, anxiety, ADHD testing AND treatment, depression, OCD, PTSD, bipolar, and more! I am a mother, author, motivational speaker, teacher, cancer survivor, marathon runner, medical student advisor, martial artist and founder of Improve Medical Culture. Learn more at www.ImproveLifePLLC.com.

I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and women living with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, stress, and body image and self-esteem issues. Additionally, I have worked in healthcare in 5 countries and I am familiar with many cultures. I offer ADHD testing and ADHD treatment for adolescents, men, & women.

You will receive a healthcare plan specifically designed for your needs. If it is found after evaluation that medication would be of benefit, a carefully planned medication regimen will be discussed and carried out under my close supervision.
Primary Specialty

Psychiatrist

Gender Female
Education Education: University of Central Florida (BA), University of Kentucky (MSW)

Licensure: The Commonwealth of Virginia, The Commonwealth of Kentucky
Certification Physician of the Year 2016 by Medscape
Services We provide therapy, medication management and wellness strategies to adolescents, young adults, and women of all ages in Northern Virginia. Clients leave with a tangible plan for achieving life goals and finding happiness.

Therapy focuses – Depression, anxiety, self-esteem, personal growth and development, stress, career counseling, chronic illness, life transition, social anxiety and shyness, sleep disturbances, occupational difficulties, attention and concentration improvement, interpersonal skills and effective communication, relationship concerns, marital/family conflict, and mind-body issues.

Medication management – If it is found after evaluation that medication would be of benefit, a carefully planned medication regimen will be discussed and carried out under close physician supervision. As Dr. Waggel is both a therapist and a medical doctor, you do not have to schedule a separate visit or pay another fee.

Strategy for wellness – Stress reduction outline, coping skill formulation, nutrition plans, exercise plans, search for underlying issues (food allergies, infections, nutrient deficiencies), chronic fatigue treatment, energy regaining tactics, meditation exercises, spirituality exploration, lifestyle change, and skin health.
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The improve life staff make my experience very manageable, they are so thoughtful! It is a safe space for me!
by Vismaya Vasanth xxx.xxx.213.226
October 30, 2024
Dr. Waggel is such an amazing doctor. She carefully listens to your input and provides constructive feedback.
by Angie xxx.xxx.131.93
August 25, 2024
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