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Care Clinic
Psychiatrist, DO, MS, DABPN
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22032
At the CARE Clinic, we provide our patients with up-to-date, evidenced based practices along with some of the most experienced and dedicated healthcare professionals in the field. Our mission has been to provide quality care in a safe environment - earning us a reputation as the clinic most often recommended by family members and colleagues alike. From Addiction Medicine to Brain Health and Wellness, our personalized services allow us to cater to your individual needs. We truly believe that recovery can be a reality for everyone.
At the CARE Clinic, we provide our patients with up-to-date, evidenced based practices along with some of the most experienced and dedicated healthcare professionals in the field. Our mission has been to provide quality care in a safe environment - earning us a reputation as the clinic most often recommended by family members and colleagues alike. From Addiction Medicine to Brain Health and Wellness, our personalized services allow us to cater to your individual needs. We truly believe that recovery can be a reality for everyone.
(855) 918-0775 View (855) 918-0775
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Jaaska Cather
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
Hello, my name is Jaaska and I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I provide trauma informed care, utilizing Evidence Based Practices and Psychiatric Clinical Guidelines, when providing medication management options to my patients. I believe in collaborating with my patients to make safe decisions that best support them. I have specialization in anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. I also have a special interest in Women's mental health and am an ally for the LGBTQ+ community.
Hello, my name is Jaaska and I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I provide trauma informed care, utilizing Evidence Based Practices and Psychiatric Clinical Guidelines, when providing medication management options to my patients. I believe in collaborating with my patients to make safe decisions that best support them. I have specialization in anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. I also have a special interest in Women's mental health and am an ally for the LGBTQ+ community.
(571) 366-8213 View (571) 366-8213
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Melanie Yousefi
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a specialization in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. I use a personalized treatment approach involving psychotherapy and/or medication management that meets your unique needs. I believe in meeting you where you are, focusing on your strengths, and working with you to achieve your goals. This involves treatments that are evidence-based, holistic, and aimed towards your overall wellness.
I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a specialization in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. I use a personalized treatment approach involving psychotherapy and/or medication management that meets your unique needs. I believe in meeting you where you are, focusing on your strengths, and working with you to achieve your goals. This involves treatments that are evidence-based, holistic, and aimed towards your overall wellness.
(571) 536-7742 View (571) 536-7742
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Northern Virginia CAMP Health Services, Awadzi C
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, FNP-BC
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
Experienced Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner with a doctorate, welcoming new patients for both in-person and telehealth appointments. Accepting various insurance plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, and self-pay options. With over a decade of clinical expertise in healthcare and academia, I have a comprehensive background in inpatient acute care and community outpatient settings. My research focuses on integrating medical and psychiatric healthcare services, particularly for underserved populations. Licensed across Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington State.
Experienced Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner with a doctorate, welcoming new patients for both in-person and telehealth appointments. Accepting various insurance plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, and self-pay options. With over a decade of clinical expertise in healthcare and academia, I have a comprehensive background in inpatient acute care and community outpatient settings. My research focuses on integrating medical and psychiatric healthcare services, particularly for underserved populations. Licensed across Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington State.
(571) 946-2417 View (571) 946-2417
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Monet Ince-Amara
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22031
Have you ever found yourself trapped in the relentless cycle of depression, anxiety, and binge eating, yearning for a breakthrough? What if there was a guiding light towards holistic healing that not only understands your struggles but empowers you to reclaim your life? What if your journey towards healing involved a comprehensive approach that not only focuses on your mental well-being but also embraces the principles of integrative psychiatry for a more balanced and fulfilling life?
Have you ever found yourself trapped in the relentless cycle of depression, anxiety, and binge eating, yearning for a breakthrough? What if there was a guiding light towards holistic healing that not only understands your struggles but empowers you to reclaim your life? What if your journey towards healing involved a comprehensive approach that not only focuses on your mental well-being but also embraces the principles of integrative psychiatry for a more balanced and fulfilling life?
(301) 597-7670 View (301) 597-7670

More Psychiatrists Nearby

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Georgina Rose Chidaushe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22192  (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Rose! I’m currently accepting new patients! I am board-certified and licensed in Virginia and Washington DC. Having worked in a psychiatric hospital, partial hospitalization program (PHP) and out patient office; I have extensive experience working with adults, children and adolescents to manage depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, autism spectrum and OCD. Prior to graduating as a nurse practitioner, I had 12 years nursing experience working in neurology, psychiatry, hospice and pain management.
Hello, I'm Rose! I’m currently accepting new patients! I am board-certified and licensed in Virginia and Washington DC. Having worked in a psychiatric hospital, partial hospitalization program (PHP) and out patient office; I have extensive experience working with adults, children and adolescents to manage depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, autism spectrum and OCD. Prior to graduating as a nurse practitioner, I had 12 years nursing experience working in neurology, psychiatry, hospice and pain management.
(571) 470-5823 View (571) 470-5823
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JaeHoon Kim, PMHNP, Lazarus Psychiatry LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSN, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annandale, VA 22003
Would it be possible to be a family practitioner who has a kind bedside manner, is on a first-name basis with many patients and also, when needed, can make house calls? This is what I used to watch when I grew up, Marcus Welby, M.D. He left me an image of a doctor with humanity in his office as well as mature medical craftmanship. Managed care environment makes this type of practice difficult, but this is my goal to provide compassionate care, filling the gap in the healthcare system whether it is caused by stigma, culture, or finance.
Would it be possible to be a family practitioner who has a kind bedside manner, is on a first-name basis with many patients and also, when needed, can make house calls? This is what I used to watch when I grew up, Marcus Welby, M.D. He left me an image of a doctor with humanity in his office as well as mature medical craftmanship. Managed care environment makes this type of practice difficult, but this is my goal to provide compassionate care, filling the gap in the healthcare system whether it is caused by stigma, culture, or finance.
(240) 202-3387 View (240) 202-3387
Photo of Natalie Desseyn, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Fairfax, VA
Natalie Desseyn
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22304  (Online Only)
Your mental health is nothing to be ashamed of and far too often we feel that stigma and do not seek help. Whether you are in a crisis or just feel that life is getting tough, I am here to help you work through what you are experiencing and to help you feel more like yourself. I am very passionate about healing and helping my clients to find a sustainable support system. I enjoy working with children (8+), adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, post-partum depression and anxiety, and much more.
Your mental health is nothing to be ashamed of and far too often we feel that stigma and do not seek help. Whether you are in a crisis or just feel that life is getting tough, I am here to help you work through what you are experiencing and to help you feel more like yourself. I am very passionate about healing and helping my clients to find a sustainable support system. I enjoy working with children (8+), adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, post-partum depression and anxiety, and much more.
(571) 496-9434 View (571) 496-9434

Online Psychiatrists

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Brittany Chandler
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Mechanicsville, VA 23111  (Online Only)
~ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS - TELE-HEALTH ONLY~ ~SELF-PAY WELCOME~ My ideal client is YOU! Trouble sleeping, depression, mood lability, anxiety, hallucinations, paranoia, trouble concentrating, suicidal, homicidal, grief, drug use, and so many other things each and everyone may experience at some point in their life. However, if these things are not allowing you to live your best life I am here to assist. No one should have to go through these events alone or feel isolated from others. I am here to serve you and provide all resources available to assist with the above symptoms.
~ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS - TELE-HEALTH ONLY~ ~SELF-PAY WELCOME~ My ideal client is YOU! Trouble sleeping, depression, mood lability, anxiety, hallucinations, paranoia, trouble concentrating, suicidal, homicidal, grief, drug use, and so many other things each and everyone may experience at some point in their life. However, if these things are not allowing you to live your best life I am here to assist. No one should have to go through these events alone or feel isolated from others. I am here to serve you and provide all resources available to assist with the above symptoms.
(804) 409-7965 View (804) 409-7965
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Achieve Psychiatric Wellness Center
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMH-BC
Verified Verified
Fredericksburg, VA 22401  (Online Only)
With a balanced blend of lifestyle enhancements and the right prescription medications, our goal is to restore you to feeling your very best.
With a balanced blend of lifestyle enhancements and the right prescription medications, our goal is to restore you to feeling your very best.
(904) 329-7547 View (904) 329-7547
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Dr. Tonjanika Ballard
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23230
Waitlist for new clients
Greetings! I am the founder and owner of Unique Holistic Care. A Nurse Practitioner led practice that embodies the "whole person" as our treatment focus. Medication treat symptomology only and has lead to more stable lives. Yet, holistically, you as the client need more than just a prescription to maintain stability. Together, as a team we incorporate, medication, social, mental, physical, emotional and spiritual needs to optimize functioning. These components will allow our team along with your input, arrive at a treatment plan that best suits your needs.
Greetings! I am the founder and owner of Unique Holistic Care. A Nurse Practitioner led practice that embodies the "whole person" as our treatment focus. Medication treat symptomology only and has lead to more stable lives. Yet, holistically, you as the client need more than just a prescription to maintain stability. Together, as a team we incorporate, medication, social, mental, physical, emotional and spiritual needs to optimize functioning. These components will allow our team along with your input, arrive at a treatment plan that best suits your needs.
(804) 476-3045 View (804) 476-3045
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Kimberly Ann Bailey Dexter
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
I offer patient-centered care and that means a collaborative effort of decision making is performed to provide the treatment services you want or need to ensure recovery or optimal functioning. I provide quality treatment that leads to recovery, personal development, and helps you to achieve your treatment goals for success and optimal functioning for daily living. I have over 10 years of psychiatric experience in both outpatient and inpatient treatment in crisis stabilization, substance use services.
I offer patient-centered care and that means a collaborative effort of decision making is performed to provide the treatment services you want or need to ensure recovery or optimal functioning. I provide quality treatment that leads to recovery, personal development, and helps you to achieve your treatment goals for success and optimal functioning for daily living. I have over 10 years of psychiatric experience in both outpatient and inpatient treatment in crisis stabilization, substance use services.
(540) 889-0943 View (540) 889-0943
Photo of Arlene Quijano, Physician Assistant in Fairfax, VA
Arlene Quijano
Physician Assistant, PA
Verified Verified
West Point, VA 23181  (Online Only)
I'm Arlene, a board-certified Physician Assistant and Clinical Temperament Counselor. My expertise includes Behavioral Health Counseling and Primary/Acute Care. I hold a national Surgical Assistant Certification with specialized training in Neurosurgery, Plastics/Reconstruction, General Surgery, and Orthopedics. Additionally, I offer services in Medical Nutrition Therapy, Blood-Type Specific Nutrition Counseling, Diabetes Nutrition Counseling, Temperament Career Counseling, as well as addressing anxiety and depression. I'm passionate about my healthcare profession and have had the privilege serving patients for nearly two decades.
I'm Arlene, a board-certified Physician Assistant and Clinical Temperament Counselor. My expertise includes Behavioral Health Counseling and Primary/Acute Care. I hold a national Surgical Assistant Certification with specialized training in Neurosurgery, Plastics/Reconstruction, General Surgery, and Orthopedics. Additionally, I offer services in Medical Nutrition Therapy, Blood-Type Specific Nutrition Counseling, Diabetes Nutrition Counseling, Temperament Career Counseling, as well as addressing anxiety and depression. I'm passionate about my healthcare profession and have had the privilege serving patients for nearly two decades.
(804) 578-7542 View (804) 578-7542
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Jennifer Schrecengost
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNPBC, CPNP-PC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Practice provider: Jennifer Schrecengost, DNP, PMHNP-BC, CPNP-PC. Jennifer has worked with children and families in primary care for nearly 20 years and treating kids and adolescents is truly where our passion lies. Whether it's depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism, or insomnia, it is important to know that you are working not just with an individual but with a family, each member of which plays an important part in the client's progress and recovery. My priority is providing individualized, non-judgmental, holistic care that fully supports and recognizes the importance of family participation in treatment.
Practice provider: Jennifer Schrecengost, DNP, PMHNP-BC, CPNP-PC. Jennifer has worked with children and families in primary care for nearly 20 years and treating kids and adolescents is truly where our passion lies. Whether it's depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism, or insomnia, it is important to know that you are working not just with an individual but with a family, each member of which plays an important part in the client's progress and recovery. My priority is providing individualized, non-judgmental, holistic care that fully supports and recognizes the importance of family participation in treatment.
(804) 352-2123 View (804) 352-2123
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CapeSide Psychiatry & CapeSide Addiction Care
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fredericksburg, VA 22407  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Capeside Psychiatry is committed to providing comprehensive mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. We provide evaluations, psychological assessments, therapy, and medication management for a range of psychological and behavioral health disorders. Capeside Addiction Care is committed to reducing opioid dependence. Our telehealth services and customized treatment plans allow patients to go through recovery anonymously, keeping their everyday lives intact. Our patients hold the power of their recovery when given the opportunity to get the help they truly need.
Capeside Psychiatry is committed to providing comprehensive mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. We provide evaluations, psychological assessments, therapy, and medication management for a range of psychological and behavioral health disorders. Capeside Addiction Care is committed to reducing opioid dependence. Our telehealth services and customized treatment plans allow patients to go through recovery anonymously, keeping their everyday lives intact. Our patients hold the power of their recovery when given the opportunity to get the help they truly need.
(910) 537-5143 View (910) 537-5143
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Columbia Associates: Aldie
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, NP-BC
Verified Verified
Aldie, VA 20105
Columbia Associates is an outpatient mental health care provider dedicated to serving Virginia and the local area of Aldie. At our Aldie clinic we provide a broad array of services including psychotherapy, group therapy, child & adolescent therapy, child & adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, medication management, and TMS therapy. TMS therapy, also known as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is an effective, non-invasive, low-risk treatment that has shown success in treating major depressive disorder and other forms of treatment resistant depression.
Columbia Associates is an outpatient mental health care provider dedicated to serving Virginia and the local area of Aldie. At our Aldie clinic we provide a broad array of services including psychotherapy, group therapy, child & adolescent therapy, child & adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, medication management, and TMS therapy. TMS therapy, also known as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is an effective, non-invasive, low-risk treatment that has shown success in treating major depressive disorder and other forms of treatment resistant depression.
(703) 951-4599 View (703) 951-4599
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Madhu Bhatia
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
McLean, VA 22102
I have more than 20 years of experience in treating Adults ,Adolescents and children.My goal of treatment is to help the patients become well adjusted emotionally and socially and entails a combination of cognitive therapy and psychopharmacology.My special interest is in treating patients with Mood disorders and Trauma
I have more than 20 years of experience in treating Adults ,Adolescents and children.My goal of treatment is to help the patients become well adjusted emotionally and socially and entails a combination of cognitive therapy and psychopharmacology.My special interest is in treating patients with Mood disorders and Trauma
(703) 810-3494 View (703) 810-3494
Suicidal Ideation Psychiatrists

How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?

Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioral therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.

Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.

Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?

The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.