Book an appointment with Dr. Rita Dexter, PMHNP-BC in District of Columbia

Dr. Rita Dexter is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and healthcare leader dedicated to helping individuals and families find healing, stability, and hope. With more than a decade of experience in psychiatric and medical settings, Dr. Dexter brings a unique blend of clinical excellence, empathy, and holistic care to every patient she serves. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, trauma, substance use disorders, and severe mental illness, providing comprehensive care through psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individualized treatment planning. Dr. Dexter believes that effective mental health care must address the whole person—mind, body, and environment—and she tailors each treatment plan to reflect the patient’s personal history, strengths, and goals. Dr. Dexter has served in a wide range of clinical and leadership roles, including Medical Director, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and