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Dr. Cathi Sitzman, PHD

Dr. Cathi Sitzman, PHD

Psychology

Dr. Cathi Sitzman, PHD is a psychologist in Washington, DC. She graduated from Catholic University Of America, Washington, Dc PHD In Psychology in 1977. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and George Washington University Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

908 New Hampshire Ave NW Ste 303 Washington, DC 20037

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Care Philosophy

"Dr. Sitzman is a vastly experienced psychologist with a wide array of skills. She believes in compassionate, individualized care for adults (college age and above) suffering from such disorders as anxiety, panic, ph..."

- Dr. Cathi Sitzman, PHD

Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Sitzman is a patient favorite Psychologist

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  • LGBTQ+ Affirming
    This doctor is listed on OutCare Health's OutList, and identifies as affirming in the provision of care, treatment, and services of LGBTQ+ communities.
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Sitzman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sitzman

4.5

15 ratings, 14 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 24, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 23, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Sep 21, 2023
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What could be improved
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3 people found this helpful
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Sep 21, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Sep 21, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Sep 21, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Sep 21, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Sep 21, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Sep 21, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 20, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Sep 20, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Sep 19, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 11, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Aug 17, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Sitzman is a vastly experienced psychologist with a wide array of skills. She believes in compassionate, individualized care for adults (college age and above) suffering from such disorders as anxiety, panic, phobia, grief, depression and trauma. ...read more

biography

Dr. Sitzman graduated with a Ph.D. In Counseling from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.

She interned at the Health Center at the University of Maryland and then founded and directed the Women's Medical Center/Mental...
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  • Psychology

  • Counseling

  • Adult Development & Aging Psychology

  • Medical Psychology

  • Women's Health Psychology

  • Clinical Psychology

  • Health Psychology

  • Individual Counseling

  • Women's Counseling

  • Grief and Bereavement

  • Psychological Trauma

  • Relationship Counseling

  • Eating Disorders

  • Couples Counseling

  • Washington University, St Louis

    Undergraduate School
  • Telemental Health Institute

    2021
  • Georgetown University School Of Medicine/mini-med

    2020
  • Dc Institute Of Mental Health

    Fellowship Hospital, 1979
  • Catholic University Of America, Washington, Dc Phd In Psychology

    Medical School, 1977
  • Catholic University Of America, Washington Dc

    Medical School, 1977
  • University Of Maryland Counseling Center

    Internship Hospital, 1976
  • Washington University In St. Louis (wash U)

    Undergraduate School, 1971
  • The Julliard School

Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Sitzman is a patient favorite Psychologist

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    Locations

    Practice

    McDermott-Sitzman Assoc. PC908 New Hampshire Ave NW Ste 303 Washington, DC 20037
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Sibley Memorial Hospital

      5255 Loughboro Rd NW
      Washington, DC 20016
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      12% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

      4940 Eastern Ave
      Baltimore, MD 21224
      Recipient of 25
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • George Washington University Hospital

      900 23rd St NW
      Washington, DC 20037

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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