Psychiatric Care — Telehealth

Dr. Benjamin Crawford, DO

Board Certified Psychiatrist & Medical Director · Serving Teens & Adults

I'm the Medical Director at Riverside Counseling and Psychiatry. I provide thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric evaluation and medication management for teens and adults navigating anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, and more complex presentations. I work closely with our therapy team to ensure care is coordinated, comprehensive, and centered around the whole person.

Board Certified Psychiatrist & Medical Director
Telehealth Only
Serving Teens & Adults

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Dr. Benjamin Crawford, DO, Board Certified Psychiatrist & Medical Director at Riverside Counseling

How I Work

My Approach to Psychiatric Care

I believe psychiatric treatment should be personalized, evidence-based, and collaborative. Medication can be a powerful tool when used thoughtfully, but it works best when combined with therapy, education, and lifestyle support. Serving teens and adults across Ashburn, Leesburg, Sterling, and Loudoun County, Virginia.

Calm, attentive, and steady. I take time to listen carefully, explain treatment options clearly, and make sure you understand the why behind any recommendations. My goal is for you to feel informed and confident in your care.

I work best with clients who…

Value collaboration and open communication. Whether you are new to psychiatric care or have tried medications before, I create a respectful space where questions are welcome and decisions are made together.

In sessions, you can expect…

A thorough evaluation that looks at your history, current symptoms, lifestyle factors, and treatment goals. We discuss options clearly, and if medication is part of the plan, it will be monitored carefully with ongoing follow-up.

At Riverside Counseling and Psychiatry, Dr. Crawford works with clients from Ashburn, Leesburg, Sterling, and across Northern Virginia, and offers telehealth for patients throughout Virginia.

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Common Questions

What does a first psychiatric appointment look like?

Dr. Crawford conducts thorough initial evaluations — reviewing full history, previous diagnoses, current medications, and lifestyle factors before making any treatment recommendations. He doesn't rush to prescribe until he has a complete picture.

Do you prescribe medication at the first appointment?

Not always. Dr. Crawford believes in understanding the whole person before recommending any treatment. Sometimes the first session is primarily diagnostic, leading to a clear treatment plan that you discuss and agree on together.

What makes Riverside's psychiatric care different?

As Medical Director, Dr. Crawford oversees clinical quality across the practice. He combines board-certified expertise with a collaborative, patient-centered philosophy — ensuring every patient feels heard, respected, and fully informed about their care.

Do you offer telehealth?

Yes — Dr. Crawford provides all services via secure telehealth throughout Virginia.

The Person

The Human Behind the Practice

Great clinicians bring their whole selves to their work. Here’s a little more about Dr. Crawford.

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Bills Fan

Win or lose, always loyal

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Proud Dad

Family comes first, always

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Avid Reader

Always has a book in progress

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