Long-standing patients know me as "Dr. Varma." I am a board-certified psychiatrist and psychoanalyst known for my extensive training in understanding and treating nuances of mood, anxiety, and attachment. My office is in Baltimore, and I have the ability to see patients in Washington, D.C. and Maryland virtually.

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I combine individual psychoanalytic psychotherapy with medication management when indicated. Research shows that this integrative approach produces more impactful, long-term changes than medications alone. I create an atmosphere of safety to facilitate this intensive work. My deep understanding of relationships is also instrumental in my treatment of couples experiencing distress.

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My writing allows me to advocate for mental health outside of the consulting room. I have presented nationally and published articles on a range of topics of interest including: the nuances of race in psychotherapy, mother-infant attachment, non-addictive anxiety medications for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and climate anxiety amongst young adults. I am the co-author of Psychoanalytic and Relational Understandings of Youth Climate Distress, an upcoming book chapter (Cambridge University Press).