Adult & Geriatric Psychiatrist | Founder & Medical Director

Dr. Aazaz Haq is a board-certified psychiatrist in both adult and geriatric psychiatry. He is the founder and medical director of McLean Neuropsychiatric Treatment Center, where he leads a team dedicated to providing advanced care for patients with mood disorders, particularly treatment-resistant depression.

Dr. Haq completed his medical degree at the University of Michigan Medical School, followed by residency training in psychiatry at the University of Michigan Health System. He then pursued advanced fellowship training in geriatric psychiatry at UCLA and completed additional fellowships in psychodynamic psychotherapy and neuromodulation, including specialized training at Duke University in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and certification in electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) through the International Society for ECT and Neuromodulation.

Adult Psychiatrist

Dr. Alam is a board certified adult Psychiatrist. She completed her medical degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University followed by residency training in psychiatry at the Thomas Jefferson university hospital. She also completed a certification in electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) through the International Society for ECT and Neuromodulation.

Dr. Alam currently holds licenses to practice medicine in Virginia, Maryland, DC, and Pennsylvania. Her areas of clinical interest include women’s mental health, integrative health and wellness, and mood disorders. She values a combination approach of medication management, therapy, and body health to ensure a solid recovery. She encourages skills based therapy techniques such as CBT, DBT, ERP. Here at McLean NTC, she hopes to work together with her patients to create the healthiest, most fulfilling treatment plan.

PMHNP-BC | Psychiatry 

Jennifer Kilmer, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a unique background blending neuroscience, forensic psychology, and direct patient care. She completed her advanced psychiatric training at Stony Brook University and brings over two decades of clinical experience across psychiatric emergency care, neuroscience, trauma, and critical care.

Jennifer has a special interest in working with children and adolescents, as well as adults with complex psychiatric and medical needs. In addition to her role at McLean Neuropsychiatric Treatment Center, she works with Cartwheel Care providing school-based psychiatric support for young people. Her patients value her clear, thoughtful communication style and her ability to integrate brain science with compassionate mental health care. Jennifer brings a prodigious perspective to her work with patients seeking expert psychiatric care.

PMHNP-BC / Psychiatry

Ryan Wood, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Central Florida and his Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama, where he specialized in advanced psychiatric assessment and treatment. Ryan brings a comprehensive understanding of the intricate connection between physical health and mental wellness to his approach with patients here at McLean NTC and has over a decade of experience spanning multi-system progressive care, cardiovascular intensive care, and psychiatric behavioral health.

Ryan’s advanced clinical experience involves managing a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders, ADHD, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Presently, Ryan helps patients living with treatment-resistant depression by conducting comprehensive medication management and employing interventional psychiatric treatments. Ryan utilizes evidence-based approaches to help provide personalized care that supports each patient’s path toward sustained wellness.

MPAS, PA-C, CAQ / Psychiatry

Krista Rose, MPAS, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant with specialized training in psychiatry. She earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Sullivan University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and brings over three years of dedicated psychiatric experience, along with more than a decade of experience in patient care. Krista provides comprehensive evaluation and medication management for a wide range of mental health conditions, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and substance use disorders.

 Krista’s approach to care is collaborative, patient-centered, and evidence-based. She believes that effective treatment begins with building a strong therapeutic partnership where patients feel heard, understood, and actively involved in their care. At McLean Neuropsychiatric Treatment Center, Krista is committed to providing thoughtful, individualized care and helping patients achieve meaningful improvements in their mental health and overall quality of life.