Melanie Parrott, MD, Psychiatrist in Arlington, Virginia

Melanie Parrott helps adults and older adults across Virginia navigate mental health challenges with a thoughtful, evidence-informed approach that combines psychiatric expertise with personalized care. As a prescriber at LifeStance Health, she works collaboratively with patients to understand their symptoms, develop practical treatment plans, and support lasting progress. Melanie provides medication management and treatment for a range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD, while helping individuals achieve greater emotional well-being and daily functioning. A key area of Melanie’s clinical focus is supporting individuals experiencing alcohol and drug use issues. She understands that substance use concerns often occur alongside other mental health conditions and can affect every aspect of a person’s life. Through medication management and compassionate support, she helps patients address the underlying factors contributing to substance use while working toward recovery, stability, and improved quality of life. In addition to substance use treatment, Melanie has experience caring for adults facing bipolar disorder, PTSD and trauma-related concerns, and other complex mental health conditions. She takes time to understand each patient’s unique experiences and treatment goals, recognizing that effective psychiatric care should be tailored to the individual. Patients appreciate her balanced, patient-centered approach and commitment to creating a supportive environment where they feel heard and respected. Melanie earned her education from Auburn University and the University of Florida, building a strong foundation for her work in psychiatric care. She is committed to ongoing learning and staying informed about advances in mental health treatment to provide high-quality care for the patients she serves. Outside of her clinical practice, Melanie enjoys cooking, working out, reading, and spending time with friends and family. These interests help her maintain balance and reinforce the importance of overall wellness. Melanie is proud to provide psychiatric care and medication management services to adults and seniors throughout Virginia. Whether someone is seeking support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, or substance use concerns, she is dedicated to helping them move toward better mental health.