Samuels Irina

About

Dr. Irina Samuels is a remarkable psychiatrist, a graduate of the prestigious "Nicolae Testemițanu" State University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Chisinau in 1979, who has built an exceptional career in the United States of America. With over 40 years of clinical experience, she specialized in psychiatry through residency at Creighton University School of Medicine (2008-2012), following earlier training in family medicine at the University of Nebraska (2003-2004) and an internship in internal medicine at Texas Tech University (2002-2003). Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, she treats a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, ADHD, autism, depression, PTSD, and schizophrenia, utilizing therapies such as CBT, hypnotherapy, and ECT. Active in several clinics in the Washington, DC and Fairfax, Virginia area, including Northern Virginia Psychiatric Group, One Care DC, and MBI Health Services, where she offers consultations to new patients and accepts Medicare. Licensed in Virginia (until 2028), District of Columbia (until 2026), and Virginia (until 2028), she is fluent in English and Russian, facilitating communication with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. With 14 years of active practice in the US and 12 years abroad, Dr. Samuels contributes to the community's mental health through holistic interventions, addressing the biological, psychological, and social aspects of illnesses. Originally from Moldova, Irina Samuels exemplifies professional excellence for women from the Republic of Moldova pursuing international medical careers, demonstrating adaptability and dedication within the American healthcare system. Although information about her personal life remains private, her career illustrates the impact of education at top Moldovan universities on global psychiatric practice, a field essential for managing mental health in modern societies.