Harita Raja, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in women’s mental health and the co-founder of South Asian HER, a platform dedicated to educating and empowering South Asian women around health and wellness. She is the founder of Bethesda Women’s Mental Health Center (BWMH), where she provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to women’s unique needs.
Dr. Raja earned her medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed her psychiatry residency at Georgetown University Hospital, serving as Chief Resident. She is an active member of the DC Women’s Mental Health Consortium and founded the DMV Menopause Providers Group, bringing together specialists across disciplines to advance midlife women’s care.
A passionate educator and advocate, Dr. Raja has authored multiple articles and a book chapter on women’s mental health, presented at national and international psychiatric conferences, and launched the Raat Rani Collective (RRC) during the pandemic. RRC is a community initiative fostering wellness, connection, and mental health education for South Asian women.
Dr. Raja’s work focuses on improving emotional well-being across all stages of women’s lives, celebrating resilience and achievements, and building communities that support and empower women. She is recognized for her commitment to advancing women’s health through clinical care, advocacy, and innovative community initiatives.