Autism Psychiatrists in Alexandria, VA
Comprehensive Autism Testing $1499.
Concierge psychiatry. Payment required in advance to secure appointment time. Accepting new patients. Message through Psychology Today. Serving AZ, CO, DE, FL, IA, ID, IN, KS, MN, PA, VA, WV.
Comprehensive Autism Testing $1499.
Concierge psychiatry. Payment required in advance to secure appointment time. Accepting new patients. Message through Psychology Today. Serving AZ, CO, DE, FL, IA, ID, IN, KS, MN, PA, VA, WV.
Dr. Veronica Kwegyir-Afful
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22315
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, and neurodivergent conditions including Autism.
I provide trauma-informed, evidence-based psychiatric care across the lifespan—including individuals with developmental disabilities and neurodivergence. Services include comprehensive evaluations and individualized medication management, tailored to each person's developmental stage, symptoms, and goals.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, and neurodivergent conditions including Autism.
I provide trauma-informed, evidence-based psychiatric care across the lifespan—including individuals with developmental disabilities and neurodivergence. Services include comprehensive evaluations and individualized medication management, tailored to each person's developmental stage, symptoms, and goals.
I SPECIALIZE IN AUTISM, AUTISM SCREENINGS, ADHD, ANXIETY, BIPOLAR DISORDERS, DEPRESSION, AND PTSD.
We offer initial expert evaluations, which help us to individualize your plan of care. Follow up visits are completed to monitor medications and any medication effectiveness. We treat mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and PTSD.
I SPECIALIZE IN AUTISM, AUTISM SCREENINGS, ADHD, ANXIETY, BIPOLAR DISORDERS, DEPRESSION, AND PTSD.
We offer initial expert evaluations, which help us to individualize your plan of care. Follow up visits are completed to monitor medications and any medication effectiveness. We treat mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and PTSD.
Dr. Embrey is an integrative and holistic child and adult psychiatrist in Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC. She is also seeing patients from Maryland, Wisconsin, and Texas. Having trained at Johns Hopkins, she treats psychiatric illnesses with an approach that involves evaluation and treatment via traditional psychiatric methods, medications, and therapy. She also includes an assessment of how complementary interventions may be helpful toward finding mental, emotional, and spiritual balance and vitality.
Dr. Embrey is an integrative and holistic child and adult psychiatrist in Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC. She is also seeing patients from Maryland, Wisconsin, and Texas. Having trained at Johns Hopkins, she treats psychiatric illnesses with an approach that involves evaluation and treatment via traditional psychiatric methods, medications, and therapy. She also includes an assessment of how complementary interventions may be helpful toward finding mental, emotional, and spiritual balance and vitality.
My ideal patient is motivated to pursue a holistic approach to treatment for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, or mood disorders. Whether knowledgeable about their condition or still learning, they are committed to putting in the effort to achieve a more fulfilling life. They want someone to work alongside them to develop a personalized treatment plan focused on long-term well-being.
My ideal patient is motivated to pursue a holistic approach to treatment for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, or mood disorders. Whether knowledgeable about their condition or still learning, they are committed to putting in the effort to achieve a more fulfilling life. They want someone to work alongside them to develop a personalized treatment plan focused on long-term well-being.
Karen Garcia is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who provides compassionate, client-centered care to individuals navigating a wide range of mental health concerns. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she’s passionate about creating a safe, inclusive space for clients of diverse cultural backgrounds to feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Karen Garcia is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who provides compassionate, client-centered care to individuals navigating a wide range of mental health concerns. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she’s passionate about creating a safe, inclusive space for clients of diverse cultural backgrounds to feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Finding the right provider and entrusting your health in someone else’s hands can be a daunting task. So, let us take a moment to applaud your strength while you look for a provider who fits your needs! If you've been having low energy or motivation to get out of bed to get your daily tasks completed or feeling overwhelmed to even get anything started, I'm here to help! Psychiatric illnesses presents in many different ways. If you're not feeling like your best self, we can figure it out together!
Finding the right provider and entrusting your health in someone else’s hands can be a daunting task. So, let us take a moment to applaud your strength while you look for a provider who fits your needs! If you've been having low energy or motivation to get out of bed to get your daily tasks completed or feeling overwhelmed to even get anything started, I'm here to help! Psychiatric illnesses presents in many different ways. If you're not feeling like your best self, we can figure it out together!
Camille Brenke is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who has experience working with children and adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, psychosis, and dementia. Camille has a special interest in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders as well as adolescent mental health.
Camille completed both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at Virginia Commonwealth University. She also holds a minor in Spanish and certificate in Community Engagement. Camille is a culturally sensitive and queer-affirming provider.
Camille Brenke is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who has experience working with children and adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, psychosis, and dementia. Camille has a special interest in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders as well as adolescent mental health.
Camille completed both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at Virginia Commonwealth University. She also holds a minor in Spanish and certificate in Community Engagement. Camille is a culturally sensitive and queer-affirming provider.
Skip the weeks-long wait. First appointments are often available the same day or as early as the next day. I'm Brenda, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) dedicated to providing evidence-based support to individuals across the lifespan. My practice is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and a commitment to creating a safe, inclusive space for all clients. I am especially passionate about working with children, adolescents, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Skip the weeks-long wait. First appointments are often available the same day or as early as the next day. I'm Brenda, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) dedicated to providing evidence-based support to individuals across the lifespan. My practice is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and a commitment to creating a safe, inclusive space for all clients. I am especially passionate about working with children, adolescents, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Access Health Services is a comprehensive mental health clinic providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD ,maternal mental health and other psychiatric disorder . Through medication management, psychotherapy, TMS, Spravato and psychodermatology, I help patients build lasting balance, resilience, and wellness
Access Health Services is a comprehensive mental health clinic providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD ,maternal mental health and other psychiatric disorder . Through medication management, psychotherapy, TMS, Spravato and psychodermatology, I help patients build lasting balance, resilience, and wellness
Walston Behavioral Health Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-B
Alexandria, VA 22310
Psychiatric Services for Pediatrics, Adolescent, Adults and Geriatric patient populations
Psychiatric Services for Pediatrics, Adolescent, Adults and Geriatric patient populations
As a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I help people facing Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Trauma, Stress, Mood disorders, and other mental health challenges. I provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where patients feel heard and understood. Using a collaborative and holistic approach, I conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and develop personalized treatment plans that may include medication management, education, and supportive therapy to help patients build resilience, manage symptoms, and improve their quality of life.
As a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I help people facing Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Trauma, Stress, Mood disorders, and other mental health challenges. I provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where patients feel heard and understood. Using a collaborative and holistic approach, I conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and develop personalized treatment plans that may include medication management, education, and supportive therapy to help patients build resilience, manage symptoms, and improve their quality of life.
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.
Whatever you or your child has been struggling with - depression, anxiety, focus, behavioral problems, etc. - taking the first step is always brave.
Are these symptoms interfering with your relationships, work, or school despite trying to fight them alone?
I am a child and adult psychiatrist, board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. I completed my general psychiatry residency and my child psychiatry fellowship programs in 2015.
Whatever you or your child has been struggling with - depression, anxiety, focus, behavioral problems, etc. - taking the first step is always brave.
Are these symptoms interfering with your relationships, work, or school despite trying to fight them alone?
I am a child and adult psychiatrist, board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. I completed my general psychiatry residency and my child psychiatry fellowship programs in 2015.
I treat a broad array of concerns, including mood, anxiety, gender, ADHD, ASD, behavioral, relationship and any additional life challenges.
I hope to create a safe space to help my patients feel seen, heard and empowered to heal, grow and take on life's various challenges.
I treat a broad array of concerns, including mood, anxiety, gender, ADHD, ASD, behavioral, relationship and any additional life challenges.
I hope to create a safe space to help my patients feel seen, heard and empowered to heal, grow and take on life's various challenges.
Over the last two decades, Marcia has serviced a multitude of health care environments as a registered nurse in administrative and clinical roles. When caring for clients as a registered nurse, Marcia recognized a common theme that correlates frame of mind with physical health and overall wellness. With this awareness, she pursued and attained board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Across the Lifespan. She embraces the notion that at the core of each human is a distinct need to thrive in a steady state of wellness in mind, body, and soul.
Over the last two decades, Marcia has serviced a multitude of health care environments as a registered nurse in administrative and clinical roles. When caring for clients as a registered nurse, Marcia recognized a common theme that correlates frame of mind with physical health and overall wellness. With this awareness, she pursued and attained board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Across the Lifespan. She embraces the notion that at the core of each human is a distinct need to thrive in a steady state of wellness in mind, body, and soul.
Godaelli Psychiatry and Mental Health Center
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-B
Alexandria, VA 22314
Our providers are specialized in treating Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Trichotillomania, Tics, Tourette's syndrome, ADHD, Autism, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, PTSD, Panic disorder, Bipolar disorder, Intermittent Explosive disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, Personality disorders, perinatal and post-natal mood disorders.
Godaelli Psychiatry and Mental Health Center is here to help you transform your life through holistic medication management and supportive therapy. Our team of experienced Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioners are dedicated to providing mental health treatment to children, teens, adults, and families. We treat our patients with empathy, compassion, and a deep understanding of both the biological and psychological details of psychiatric disorders and their associated symptoms.
Our providers are specialized in treating Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Trichotillomania, Tics, Tourette's syndrome, ADHD, Autism, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, PTSD, Panic disorder, Bipolar disorder, Intermittent Explosive disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, Personality disorders, perinatal and post-natal mood disorders.
Godaelli Psychiatry and Mental Health Center is here to help you transform your life through holistic medication management and supportive therapy. Our team of experienced Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioners are dedicated to providing mental health treatment to children, teens, adults, and families. We treat our patients with empathy, compassion, and a deep understanding of both the biological and psychological details of psychiatric disorders and their associated symptoms.
Jan Nieves, PMHNP-BC, is a distinguished board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a dedicated focus on addressing both addiction-related and non-addiction mental health disorders throughout her post-graduate journey. Rooted in the belief that each patient deserves tailored care aligned with their specific needs and objectives, Jan emphasizes looking beyond the mental health challenges. She is committed to creating care plans that holistically enhance each patient's quality of life. During consultations, she ensures patients are well-informed and comfortable with their care approach, while educating them about medications.
Jan Nieves, PMHNP-BC, is a distinguished board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a dedicated focus on addressing both addiction-related and non-addiction mental health disorders throughout her post-graduate journey. Rooted in the belief that each patient deserves tailored care aligned with their specific needs and objectives, Jan emphasizes looking beyond the mental health challenges. She is committed to creating care plans that holistically enhance each patient's quality of life. During consultations, she ensures patients are well-informed and comfortable with their care approach, while educating them about medications.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and adults who may be Many come to my practice because they want to feel heard, better understand what they are experiencing, and find a treatment plan that fits their individual needs. Through compassionate evaluation, medication management, supportive therapy, education, and collaboration with other providers when needed .
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and adults who may be Many come to my practice because they want to feel heard, better understand what they are experiencing, and find a treatment plan that fits their individual needs. Through compassionate evaluation, medication management, supportive therapy, education, and collaboration with other providers when needed .
You don’t have to spend weeks waiting for an appointment. First sessions are often available today or as early as tomorrow. Your mental health journey deserves care that’s both evidence-based and compassionate. As a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I tailor treatment to your unique needs, blending medical expertise with nonjudgmental support. My goal is to create a safe, empowering space where you feel heard, understood, and equipped with tools to move forward with confidence.
You don’t have to spend weeks waiting for an appointment. First sessions are often available today or as early as tomorrow. Your mental health journey deserves care that’s both evidence-based and compassionate. As a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I tailor treatment to your unique needs, blending medical expertise with nonjudgmental support. My goal is to create a safe, empowering space where you feel heard, understood, and equipped with tools to move forward with confidence.
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How can psychiatrists help with autism spectrum disorder?
Autism spectrum disorder, often referred to simply as autism, is a developmental condition defined by social, communication, and behavioral differences. These challenges can make it difficult for individuals with autism to form and maintain relationships, adapt to changing environments, or thrive in traditional school settings. Symptoms of autism typically emerge in early childhood and are often first noticed by caregivers who observe difficulties in social interactions, the presence of repetitive behaviors, or unusually intense interests in specific topics. Children with autism may also show heightened sensitivity to certain sensory experiences, such as loud noises, bright lights, or specific textures in food or clothing.
How do psychiatrists diagnose and support children with autism?
Psychiatrists, often working in partnership with a pediatrician or developmental specialist, can play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment planning for children with autism. Diagnosis usually begins with an evaluation to assess the child's development, behavior, and overall functioning. Psychiatrists with expertise in autism are skilled at distinguishing the condition from other developmental or behavioral conditions that may share overlapping features, such as learning disorders. After diagnosis, psychiatrists may recommend a variety of supports, including behavioral interventions like Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), occupational therapy, and/or family counseling. While there is no medication specific to autism, psychiatrists may prescribe medication to help manage co-occurring conditions like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or anxiety.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in autism?
Because autism presents differently in each individual and is typically identified in childhood, it is especially important to find a psychiatrist with experience working with young children and families. The Psychology Today online directory can help identify providers who specialize in autism and allows for filters based on treatment approaches, age group, and other preferences. When selecting a provider, it is helpful to ask about their specific experience with autism, their philosophy on therapy and medication use, and how they coordinate care with therapists, educators, and other members of a child's care team. Practical factors—such as appointment availability, insurance acceptance, and whether the provider offers in-person or telehealth visits—should also be taken into account to ensure a good fit.