Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Alexandria VA
Group Practice
6076 Franconia Road, Suite D, Alexandria, VA 22310
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Get the support you need, on your schedule. Thriveworks has 340+ locations nationwide and virtual care options, with evening and weekend appointments so you can be seen as early as this week. We're in-network with most major insurance plans, making it easier to start and stick with it. We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and virtual psychiatry. Your provider will tailor your care plan to what's actually going on in your life, not a one-size-fits-all approach. Your well-being touches everything and we're here to help you move forward. Book your first session by phone, email, or online.
Our Team
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 24 years of healthcare experience. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood disorders, and sleep disturbances, helping individuals cope with overall life stressors. I strongly believe in a holistic approach to mental health care and emphasize interprofessional collaboration to meet unique client needs. I am a firm believer that medication management is only a portion of treating mental health concerns, and I will help clients utilize all available resources to achieve their treatment objectives.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 24 years of healthcare experience. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood disorders, and sleep disturbances, helping individuals cope with overall life stressors. I strongly believe in a holistic approach to mental health care and emphasize interprofessional collaboration to meet unique client needs. I am a firm believer that medication management is only a portion of treating mental health concerns, and I will help clients utilize all available resources to achieve their treatment objectives.
I am Chinyere, a board-certified Licensed Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 12 years of experience as a psychiatric nurse and 10 years of experience as a nurse practitioner providing psychiatric evaluation, treatment, and medication management to patients with varying degrees of mental illness. I have expertise in treating adult patients, and lately adolescent patients. I treat patients with disorders such as anxiety, depression, personality disorder, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. I am professional, caring, and respectful, and I strive to offer personalized mental health services.
I am Chinyere, a board-certified Licensed Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 12 years of experience as a psychiatric nurse and 10 years of experience as a nurse practitioner providing psychiatric evaluation, treatment, and medication management to patients with varying degrees of mental illness. I have expertise in treating adult patients, and lately adolescent patients. I treat patients with disorders such as anxiety, depression, personality disorder, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. I am professional, caring, and respectful, and I strive to offer personalized mental health services.
I am Dee Jacobi-Edwards, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia and a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) in South Carolina. I have helped individuals, couples, and families for over 20 years. I work with clients aged 18 to 99 years old. My clients have presented with issues including anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and relationship difficulties. I have also helped clients who have experienced fear or isolation caused by COVID-19. I understand that grief, loss, and bereavement do not only occur when someone dies, but also when a job is lost or poor health occurs.
I am Dee Jacobi-Edwards, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia and a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) in South Carolina. I have helped individuals, couples, and families for over 20 years. I work with clients aged 18 to 99 years old. My clients have presented with issues including anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and relationship difficulties. I have also helped clients who have experienced fear or isolation caused by COVID-19. I understand that grief, loss, and bereavement do not only occur when someone dies, but also when a job is lost or poor health occurs.
I am Lisa Swann, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia, and I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Addiction Counselor II in the District of Columbia for the last 9 years. I am also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). My specialties include depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, complex trauma, PTSD, sexual trauma, substance abuse, support recovery, grief and loss, low self-esteem, chronic pain, and more. I hold a Bachelor’s in Human Development & Psychology and a Master’s in Counseling.
I am Lisa Swann, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia, and I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Addiction Counselor II in the District of Columbia for the last 9 years. I am also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). My specialties include depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, complex trauma, PTSD, sexual trauma, substance abuse, support recovery, grief and loss, low self-esteem, chronic pain, and more. I hold a Bachelor’s in Human Development & Psychology and a Master’s in Counseling.
Clients working with me can expect a warm, client-centered relationship developed through a foundation of acceptance, trust, and authenticity. I am LGBTQ+ affirming as well as neurodivergent affirming, and I enjoy working with a variety of adult clients. I have extensive experience in medication management for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, perinatal/postpartum mental health, OCD, life transitions, trauma, and ADHD.
Clients working with me can expect a warm, client-centered relationship developed through a foundation of acceptance, trust, and authenticity. I am LGBTQ+ affirming as well as neurodivergent affirming, and I enjoy working with a variety of adult clients. I have extensive experience in medication management for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, perinatal/postpartum mental health, OCD, life transitions, trauma, and ADHD.
I am Lydia Sharp, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) from Virginia, with 5 years of experience assisting children, adolescents, and adults with issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, anger problems, and other complex psychiatric conditions.
I am Lydia Sharp, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) from Virginia, with 5 years of experience assisting children, adolescents, and adults with issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, anger problems, and other complex psychiatric conditions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 49 years of experience working with a wide variety of clients, from pre-teens to adults. I specialize in treating individuals who are struggling with mood management, thought distress, and behavioral mental health conditions such as ADHD, conduct disorder, or substance abuse issues. I received my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Kansas and served as a Family Therapy Training Supervisor for the Karl Menninger School of Psychiatry.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 49 years of experience working with a wide variety of clients, from pre-teens to adults. I specialize in treating individuals who are struggling with mood management, thought distress, and behavioral mental health conditions such as ADHD, conduct disorder, or substance abuse issues. I received my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Kansas and served as a Family Therapy Training Supervisor for the Karl Menninger School of Psychiatry.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 12 years of experience providing services to various populations in the mental health and substance use field. I specialize in anxiety, trauma, grief, anger management, stress management, depression, and finding ways to smooth out those big challenges in life. I completed my Master’s in Clinical Counseling with an emphasis in couples and family therapy at the University of Northern Colorado and have worked extensively with clients of all ages, ranging from 5 to 70 years old.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 12 years of experience providing services to various populations in the mental health and substance use field. I specialize in anxiety, trauma, grief, anger management, stress management, depression, and finding ways to smooth out those big challenges in life. I completed my Master’s in Clinical Counseling with an emphasis in couples and family therapy at the University of Northern Colorado and have worked extensively with clients of all ages, ranging from 5 to 70 years old.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from George Mason University. With over 2 years of clinical experience, I am dedicated to providing comprehensive assessments and care for mood disorders and various mental health conditions, including depression, stress, anxiety, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, insomnia, and more.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from George Mason University. With over 2 years of clinical experience, I am dedicated to providing comprehensive assessments and care for mood disorders and various mental health conditions, including depression, stress, anxiety, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, insomnia, and more.
Life's journey can be rough. Not every path is smooth or easy, and many are difficult and even dangerous. There are times when we need someone to walk with us, perhaps to help us find a new direction. Having someone who understands because they've been there makes all the difference in the world. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with 30 years of experience working alongside individuals, couples, and families seeking help with depression, anxiety, addiction, life transitions, relationship issues, men's issues, trauma, and PTSD.
Life's journey can be rough. Not every path is smooth or easy, and many are difficult and even dangerous. There are times when we need someone to walk with us, perhaps to help us find a new direction. Having someone who understands because they've been there makes all the difference in the world. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with 30 years of experience working alongside individuals, couples, and families seeking help with depression, anxiety, addiction, life transitions, relationship issues, men's issues, trauma, and PTSD.
I am Kristi Gannon, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in both Virginia and Florida, and I currently offer telehealth sessions in these states. I specialize in working with adults and seniors who are navigating the challenges of anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, ADHD, poor coping skills, gender identity issues, stress, trauma, PTSD, women’s issues, and more.
I am Kristi Gannon, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in both Virginia and Florida, and I currently offer telehealth sessions in these states. I specialize in working with adults and seniors who are navigating the challenges of anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, ADHD, poor coping skills, gender identity issues, stress, trauma, PTSD, women’s issues, and more.
I am Rolando Liyim, a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Certified Financial Social Worker with 9 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with teens and adults facing a wide range of mental health challenges. My areas of specialization include depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, financial challenges, and major life transitions.
I am Rolando Liyim, a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Certified Financial Social Worker with 9 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with teens and adults facing a wide range of mental health challenges. My areas of specialization include depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, financial challenges, and major life transitions.
I am a Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) with more than two years of experience working with children, adults, and families who seek help coping with depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and life transitions.
I am a Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) with more than two years of experience working with children, adults, and families who seek help coping with depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and life transitions.
I have over twenty-five years of experience in the mental health field, and more than twelve years as a licensed professional counselor. I am a licensed professional counselor in the states of Virginia and Georgia. I am also a National Certified Counselor with the National Board of Certified Counselors. I have worked with adults, children, and families in private to non-profit settings, specializing in clientele dealing with depression, anxiety, and trauma. My therapeutic approach involves modalities such as CBT, EMDR, and Positive Psychology.
I have over twenty-five years of experience in the mental health field, and more than twelve years as a licensed professional counselor. I am a licensed professional counselor in the states of Virginia and Georgia. I am also a National Certified Counselor with the National Board of Certified Counselors. I have worked with adults, children, and families in private to non-profit settings, specializing in clientele dealing with depression, anxiety, and trauma. My therapeutic approach involves modalities such as CBT, EMDR, and Positive Psychology.
I am Elena Papathanassiou, an LCSW in Virginia practiced in providing therapeutic care to teens and adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidality, and the LGBTQIA+ community. I strive to maintain a high level of cultural competency while working with diverse groups of people and being sensitive to the unique struggles of those with intersecting identities. I completed my Bachelor of Arts at the University of Pittsburgh and my Master of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University.
I am Elena Papathanassiou, an LCSW in Virginia practiced in providing therapeutic care to teens and adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidality, and the LGBTQIA+ community. I strive to maintain a high level of cultural competency while working with diverse groups of people and being sensitive to the unique struggles of those with intersecting identities. I completed my Bachelor of Arts at the University of Pittsburgh and my Master of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University.
My name’s Krista Hale, and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked in a variety of mental health settings for 45 years. At the age of 54, I went back to school to earn my Master's degree & become a licensed clinician. I am currently offering counseling to individuals, families, & couples via telehealth. I enjoy working with clients with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, & major life transitions, and I have a particular interest in working with older women, couples of all ages & persuasions, those struggling due to our political climate, and those in the LGBTQ community.
My name’s Krista Hale, and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked in a variety of mental health settings for 45 years. At the age of 54, I went back to school to earn my Master's degree & become a licensed clinician. I am currently offering counseling to individuals, families, & couples via telehealth. I enjoy working with clients with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, & major life transitions, and I have a particular interest in working with older women, couples of all ages & persuasions, those struggling due to our political climate, and those in the LGBTQ community.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of experience. I specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, among others. I have worked in inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, hospice, and home health. I am devoted to evidence-based, holistic care through a compassionate, patient-centered approach.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of experience. I specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, among others. I have worked in inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, hospice, and home health. I am devoted to evidence-based, holistic care through a compassionate, patient-centered approach.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with eight years of nursing experience spanning multiple specialties, I bring a broad clinical perspective to mental health care across the lifespan. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma-related conditions, mood disorders, burnout, and difficult life transitions. My approach is compassionate, holistic, and rooted in evidence-based practice—combining psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and supportive therapy to treat the whole person, not just symptoms. I partner with each client to build personalized treatment plans centered on resilience.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with eight years of nursing experience spanning multiple specialties, I bring a broad clinical perspective to mental health care across the lifespan. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma-related conditions, mood disorders, burnout, and difficult life transitions. My approach is compassionate, holistic, and rooted in evidence-based practice—combining psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and supportive therapy to treat the whole person, not just symptoms. I partner with each client to build personalized treatment plans centered on resilience.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 8 years of experience providing psychiatric care. My background includes inpatient and outpatient behavioral health care, as well as experience working with geriatric patients in long-term care settings. I specialize in medication management and support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, personality disorders, and autism. I also work with clients navigating substance use, trauma, parenting challenges, caregiver burnout, and major life stressors. My goal is to create a supportive environment where clients feel heard and understood.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 8 years of experience providing psychiatric care. My background includes inpatient and outpatient behavioral health care, as well as experience working with geriatric patients in long-term care settings. I specialize in medication management and support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, personality disorders, and autism. I also work with clients navigating substance use, trauma, parenting challenges, caregiver burnout, and major life stressors. My goal is to create a supportive environment where clients feel heard and understood.
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Primary Location
Thriveworks Counseling
6076 Franconia Road
Suite D
Alexandria, VA 22310
(571) 724-1395Email Us