Meet Dr. Hodzic
Vedrana Hodzic, MD, FAPA
Professional Background
Vedrana Hodzic, M.D., FAPA, is a board-certified psychiatrist and psychotherapist dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized mental health care. She is the founder of Marisol Mental Health, co-founder of Lifespan Psychiatry, and serves as the Director of Fellowships and Medical Education for the American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APAF), overseeing the world’s largest professional development program for psychiatrists in training.
Dr. Hodzic received her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed residency training at the University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt Psychiatry Residency Program, where she later served as an Associate Program Director. Her clinical experience includes outpatient psychiatry, crisis services, and hospital-based care. She has held leadership roles as Medical Director of Psychiatric Emergency Services at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Service Chief of the Sheppard Pratt Psychiatric Urgent Care, and continues to serve as an adjunct Assistant Professor for the University of Maryland Department of Psychiatry.
Dr. Hodzic has presented nationally and internationally and published on topics including crisis management, psychotherapy training, and workplace mental health.
She is a proud member of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, American Psychiatric Association, American Psychoanalytic Association, and Maryland Psychiatric Society.
Clinical Approach and Philosophy
I am a Maryland-based psychiatrist who works with adults seeking support with their mental health and a deeper understanding of their emotions and behaviors. My approach emphasizes creating a reflective space where you can slow down, reflect, and begin to make sense of what you’re experiencing, including patters behavior, emotions and relationships. Many individuals seek care when feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure why certain patterns keep repeating. Together, we take the time to develop a better understanding of these experiences.
My medical training in psychiatry provided a strong foundation in both psychotherapy (talk therapy) and psychopharmacology (medication management). My approach is grounded in a psychodynamic framework, with the understanding that emotional life and symptoms are shaped by life experiences, relationships, and patterns that deserve thoughtful attention. I integrate multiple therapeutic modalities depending on individual needs, and may incorporate medication management when appropriate, as well as principles of lifestyle psychiatry.
I have a clinical focus on helping individuals navigate depression, grief, life transitions, as well as stress-related concerns, to achieve mental well-being. In addition to individual treatment, I also offer group therapy for grief, providing a space for shared experience, connection and support.
Committed to providing thoughtful, high-quality care, I maintain a limited caseload to ensure individualized and consistent care for every person I work with.