ABOUT DR. SAMENOW
I am a board-certified psychiatrist who has 20 years of experience teaching, researching and practicing in academic clinical psychiatry and the field of problematic sexual behaviors. I maintain an open and inclusive clinical psychiatric practice that focuses on most major psychiatric problems. While many of my adult patients are members of underrepresented sexual/gender minorities (LGBTQI+) or are seen for sexual problems, many are not. I also conduct a separate forensic practice in the area of problematic sexual behaviors and sexual offenses.
SPECIALIZED EXPERT WITNESS
I have focused my forensic practice based on my years of research, clinical practice and teaching in sexual health and behavior.
EXPERIENCED CLINICIAN
I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience from my years of working in academic medicine and veteran’s hospitals.
INNOVATIVE EDUCATOR
The skill of explaining difficult concepts and ensuring others understand is required in patient care, report writing and courtroom testimony.
CONTACT DR. SAMENOW
If you are interested in my adult psychiatric practice or my forensic psychiatry practice, please choose the form that applies to you and I or someone from my staff will get back to you in the next 48 hours.
Current psychiatric patients should use the patient portal for all communications.
For psychiatric emergencies, please go to your nearest emergency room or contact 911. I do not provide legal advice.
You can also reach out to me here:
Office Phone:
(202) 559-2407
Patient and General Inquiries:
Helen.cpspsych@gmail.com
Please contact Helen Johnson at Helen.cpspsych@gmail.com or 202-559-2407, or complete the following form to schedule a new adult psychiatry appointment with Dr. Samenow.
Most forensic clients are referred directly through attorneys or other mental health professionals. If you are interested in forensic services, please complete the following form:
Dr. Samenow is available to lecture, provide interactive workshops and/or provide consultation on a wide range of topics related to psychiatry, medical education and human sexuality. For inquiries, please complete the form below:
Please use the patient portal for all communications. Medication refills, billing and administrative matters should be routed to Helen Johnson via the portal. Dr. Samenow should only be messaged for clinical issues.
Online appointment scheduling is available for existing psychiatry clients only. If you are a new patient, please contact Helen Johnson at 202-559-2407 or helen.cpspsych@gmail.com to schedule a new visit.