Dr. Erika Kappes, DO
Concierge Psychiatry physician, Alexandria, VA
District Psychiatry and WellnessDr. Kappes is a board-certified psychiatrist and the founder of District Psychiatry and Wellness, a fee-for-service practice in Alexandria.
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About Dr. Kappes
Dr. Kappes is a board-certified psychiatrist and the founder of District Psychiatry and Wellness. She earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and a medical degree from the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia. She completed residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after commissioning as an Army Officer, and she was selected as Chief Resident there.
Her clinical experience spans inpatient care, outpatient and embedded behavioral health, and leadership consultation roles in military settings. She uses an integrative approach that combines psychiatry with lifestyle, nutrition, and holistic strategies. She leads a multidisciplinary team that delivers personalized treatment plans.
Her care brings together evidence-based medication management, therapy, lifestyle strategies, and metabolic psychiatry, including nutrition and de-prescribing expertise. Appointments are available in Old Town, Alexandria or by secure telehealth.
Membership and fees
District Psychiatry and Wellness runs a fee-for-service model, with each visit scheduled and billed separately and no subscriptions or retainers.
The practice is out-of-network, and payment is due at the time of service.
It provides documents so patients can seek reimbursement from their insurer.
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Patient reviews
"Ensures patient-centered care is always the priority."
"Uses medical knowledge to explain every decision."
"Provides treatment updates that inspire confidence."
"Encourages patients to ask questions about care."
amazing care
"All around amazing care. Although going to the doctor can occasionally be stressful, she made everything so easy and relaxed. I am delighted with my experience!"
Questions patients ask
Does Dr. Kappes take insurance, or offer a membership?
District Psychiatry and Wellness is out-of-network, and payment is due at the time of service. The practice runs a fee-for-service model with no subscriptions and no retainers.
Is Dr. Kappes board certified?
Dr. Kappes is a board-certified psychiatrist.
Where did Dr. Kappes train?
Dr. Kappes earned a medical degree from the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia. She completed residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Does Dr. Kappes offer telehealth?
The practice offers appointments by secure telehealth.
Where is Dr. Kappes's office?
Dr. Kappes founded District Psychiatry and Wellness, with appointments available in Old Town, Alexandria.
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