Lori L Ball

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHCNS, FNP, BC

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129 Vista Centre Drive, STE B, Forest, VA 24551

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Lori Ball is a dually certified Advance Practice Nurse and Nurse Practitioner with Light Counseling. She provides comprehensive bio-psycho-social evaluations, as well as prescribes and manages psychotropics. Her professional history extends back to 1985 when she entered the world of psychiatry as a Registered Nurse. Almost 40 years later, she finds herself collaborating with patients who share their stories and seek out innovative solutions to the demands of life. She believes that medications are only one tool, but there’s so much more! Lori wants to help others embrace genuine, lasting change for a better tomorrow.

Take the first step to help. Call or Email Lori L Ball now - (757) 859-0359

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Light Counseling

129 Vista Centre Drive

STE B

Forest, VA 24551 map

(757) 859-0359

Light Counseling exists to help you find true healing in your life, relationships, and faith. You don't have to go alone.

I accept insurance

I see individuals and families

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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Light Counseling

129 Vista Centre Drive

STE B

Forest, VA 24551 map

(757) 859-0359

Light Counseling exists to help you find true healing in your life, relationships, and faith. You don't have to go alone.

I accept insurance

I see individuals and families

Finances

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Anthem
Anthem HealthKeepers
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
Cardinal Care
CareFirst
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna and Evernorth
Humana
Magellan
Medicaid
Medicare
Meritain Health
Molina Healthcare
MultiPlan
Optum
Oxford
Sentara Health Plans
TRICARE
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Virginia Premier
Out of Network

Contact Light Counseling for detailed information re: fees, payment types, participating insurance plans.

Lori L Ball

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHCNS, FNP, BC

Email me or call with questions - (757) 859-0359

Contact Light Counseling for detailed information re: fees, payment types, participating insurance plans.

Lori L Ball

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHCNS, FNP, BC

Email me or call with questions - (757) 859-0359

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today License: Virginia / 0024178103 Lori L Ball

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 15 years

Belmont University, Post Grad, Graduated 2011

Additional Credentials

Degree/Diploma from Virginia Commonwealth University MS / 1991

ANCC Board Certified: Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMHCNS) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). Bachelor of Science in Nursing, George Mason Univ. Master of Science, Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Post Graduate Diploma, Belmont Univ. 39 years of progressive experience.

Lori L Ball

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHCNS, FNP, BC

Email me or call with questions - (757) 859-0359

Lori L Ball

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHCNS, FNP, BC

Email me or call with questions - (757) 859-0359

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

ADHD
Alcohol Use
Antisocial Personality
Anxiety
Asperger's Syndrome
Autism
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Crises of faith, medical co-morbidities
Depression
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Dual Diagnosis
Eating Disorders
Impulse Control Disorders
Intellectual Disability
Medication Management
Mood Disorders
Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Psychosis
Sleep or Insomnia
Spirituality
Trauma and PTSD

Mood Disorders including Major Depression, Bipolar Disorders, Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD/ADD, OCD, Co-existing medical/psychiatric conditions such as Parkinson Disease, Cognitive Disorders, Traumatic Head Injuries. Together, we examine both biological interventions such as medications but also consider lifestyle changes such as activities, diet, sleep and social environments.

Lori L Ball

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHCNS, FNP, BC

Email me or call with questions - (757) 859-0359

Lori L Ball

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHCNS, FNP, BC

Email me or call with questions - (757) 859-0359

Client Focus

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Family

Religion

Christian

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Family

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Christian Counseling
Family Systems
Interpersonal
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic
Somatic
Structural Family Therapy

Medical-Psychiatric evaluations. Psychotropic Medication Prescriptions and Management. Educational. Supportive. Psychodynamic. Interpersonal. Refer to specialists as needed such as sleep medicine, neurology, psychology.

Lori L Ball

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHCNS, FNP, BC

Email me or call with questions - (757) 859-0359

Lori L Ball

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHCNS, FNP, BC

Email me or call with questions - (757) 859-0359

Location

Primary Location

Light Counseling

129 Vista Centre Drive

STE B

Forest, VA 24551

(757) 859-0359

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Light Counseling exists to help you find true healing in your life, relationships, and faith. You don't have to go alone.

Lori L Ball

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHCNS, FNP, BC

Take the first step to help. Call now - (757) 859-0359

Light Counseling exists to help you find true healing in your life, relationships, and faith. You don't have to go alone.

Lori L Ball

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHCNS, FNP, BC

Take the first step to help. Call now - (757) 859-0359