![Dr. Lawrence A. Brain M.D., Psychiatrist](/fatd/images/avatar.png)
Dr. Lawrence A. Brain M.D.
Adolescent Psychiatrist | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
7910 Woodmont Avenue #1300 Bethesda Maryland, 20814About
Lawrence A. Brain, MD, FAPA, FAACAP, FRANZCP, works for Woodmont Psychiatric Group in Bethesda, Maryland. Practicing since 1975, he specializes in ADHD, ADD, mood disorders, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and forensics. A Washingtonian Magazine Award winner for being a Top Doctor of Psychiatry, Dr. Brain's expertise is also used for disability and workman's compensation cases in the courtroom. He is a recognized psychiatrist in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.
Education and Training
University of Melbourne
Monash Univ- Fac Of Med- Clayton- Vic- Australia 1967
Board Certification
Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Psychiatry; Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Child Psychiatry
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Associate Professor, Georgetown University -
Fellowships
- Children's Psychiatric Hospital and Neuropsychiatric Institute of the University of Michigan (Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)
What do you attribute your success to?
Good Training, Strong Mentors, Hard Work
Hobbies / Sports
- Beach
Favorite professional publications
- Child Psychiatry
Dr. Lawrence A. Brain M.D.'s Practice location
Bethesda, Maryland 20814Get Direction
Dr. Lawrence A. Brain M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Brain
Recommended Articles
- Learning About the Beck Depression Inventory
Depression and AnxietyDepression and anxiety are disorders that are different from each other, but people suffering from depression often have symptoms that closely resemble those of anxiety. The disorder, in fact, starts out as anxiety, and if not treated at the right time with the right diagnosis,...
- Autism and Its Additional Complications
Since autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder, there are a variety of different symptoms. Different children with ASD will have different reactions, symptoms, and complications on different levels. Typically, autism impairs social and communication skills; however, the...
- Separation Anxiety in Children: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and More
It’s normal for young children to feel anxious when they're separated from a loved one. However, when this fear occurs in a child above six years of age, is intense, and persists for more than four weeks, the child may have separation anxiety disorder.What is Separation Anxiety Disorder?Separation...
- What Behaviors Indicate Binge Eating Disorder?
Knowing the warning signs of an eating disorder is important, since the early detection of an existing or developing eating disorder will give a sufferer the help he or she needs sooner. Detecting the warning signs may not always be easy. When someone has an eating disorder, they usually feel...
- What Causes Eating Disorders
An eating disorder is usually classified as any one of a broad range of psychological disorders, but more specifically ones that demonstrate eating habits that are abnormal or absurd. The most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. Anorexia refers...
- 5 Tips For Parenting an Anxious Child
As children grow, they go through several emotional and mental transformations. Some children become too shy to confront another person, while others become too mischievous. However, it becomes difficult for parents to determine their children’s behavior when they react unexpectedly to a...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Anne Martha Hayes MD4804 Montgomery Lane Bethesda MD 20814
- Dr. Steven Bruce Rebarber M.D.5225 Pooks Hill Rd Bethesda MD 20814
- Dr. Julie Klepper M.D.7910 Woodmont Ave Bethesda MD 20814
- Dr. Shari Susan Thomas M.D.4350 E WEST HWY STE 200 BETHESDA MD 20814
- Dr. Naomi R Schnittman MD7910 Woodmont Ave Bethesda MD 20814
- Dr. Robert Steven Pankopf M.D.10401 Old Georgetown Rd Bethesda MD 20814
Nearest Hospitals
SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
5255 LOUGHBORO RD NW WASHINGTON DC 20016HOLY CROSS HOSPITALl
1500 FOREST GLEN ROAD SILVER SPRING MD 20910SUBURBAN HOSPITALl
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN ROAD BETHESDA MD 20814