Welcome! My name is Dr. Dasylia Willoughby, and I am an ABPN Board-Certified Psychiatrist. I am passionate about providing integrative, holistic, compassionate care to support individuals on their mental health journeys.

I am proud DMV native, I was born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland. My path into psychiatry was shaped by personal experiences, including the profound impact of losing my brother to gun violence at a young age. This life event highlighted the importance of mental health and inspired me to dedicate my career to helping others.

I earned my Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland, College Park, and my Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. My training continued in Philadelphia, where I completed my Psychiatry residency at Jefferson Einstein Healthcare Network and worked at Belmont Behavioral Hospital. I also completed the Foundations of Psychoanalytic Thought program at the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia, deepening my expertise in understanding the complexities of the human mind.

I am honored to be a psychoanalytic trainee at the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia and I am an active member of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and the American Academy of Psychodynamic Psychiatry and Psychoanalysis (AAPDPP).

In my practice, I believe in treating each person as a whole individual, which includes considering their unique past, present, and cultural context. Mental health treatment is not just about prescribing medication—it’s about understanding a person’s lived experiences to develop a unique care plan tailored to you.

When I’m not with patients, I enjoy playing tennis, weightlifting, writing poetry, spending time with my husband and cat, Mochi and I am an avid anime enthusiast. These hobbies keep me balanced and connected to the things I love.

I believe:

• Mental health and physical health are intimately intertwined. Both are just as important when it comes to overall wellness.

• Your struggles do not define you. Every individual is more than their challenges.