Optima Psychiatrists in Virginia

Natalie works with adults ages 18-65 with difficulties such as anxiety, depression, and OCD and other mental health concerns. She likes to work closely with her clients to develop the best plan of care to suit their individual needs. Natalie received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Liberty University and completed her Master of Science in Nursing through Walden University. Natalie is a native of the Richmond area. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. In her spare time she also enjoys fitness, reading, and working with her Labrador Retriever, Remi.

Rosemary Jackson is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science from Virginia Commonwealth University, a Master’s of Science from the University of Cincinnati, and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Chatham University. Rosemary has been board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for over ten years and has worked in both the inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings. She has been working with mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and trauma while specializing in military mental health.

Peace Peters is a doctoral-level board-certified family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Dr. Peace specializes across lifespans, treating all ages from children, adolescents, adults and geriatric mental health and wellness. Dr. Peters serves Maryland and Virginia. She has over 20 years of healthcare experience working in different healthcare settings in inpatient and outpatient in the DMV area. Her experience includes working in; general medicine and surgery, bariatric surgery, telemetry, orthopedics, pediatric medicine, Critical Care Unit, and long-term care.

Dr. Yeganeh “Anna” Jalaeian is a psychiatric and family nurse practitioner. She has 17 years of experience in the healthcare field, including over 8 years as a nurse practitioner in both family medicine and psychiatry. She specializes in treating mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, postpartum mood disorder, prolonged grief, and anger management. She works with clients from diverse backgrounds, including the LGBTQIA+ community and those with autism spectrum traits.

Josephine Bondje's personal belief as a health care provider is the knowledge that every individual is unique in their own system. Therefore, in order to achieve a maximum outcome in patient care, one must understand the patient from their own design. She uses this belief to deliver patient-centered care, all while being mindful of the patient's culture, environment, and their beliefs. As a PMHNP, she strives to empower patients with information about their care to enable them to make decisions about their treatment.

3/29/22- CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. Dr. Saiyed works to make a plan to help control the symptoms of the patient and improve the functional capacity of the patient. Her main goal is to improve each patient's quality of life by providing them with the tools they need to retain emotional and mental stability.

Dr. Dong practices general adult psychiatry. She graduated from Tianjin Medical University, China and completed her psychiatric residency at University of Maryland and Sheppard Pratt Hospital. Dr. Dong served as a staff psychiatrist at Sheppard Pratt Hospital for two years. She specializes in depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, insomnia, trauma and relationship difficulties. Dr. Dong believes that medication management is most helpful when utilized in combination with psychotherapy.

Dr. Peace Peters is a doctoral-trained board-certified family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner. Peace specializes across lifespans, treating all ages from children, adolescents, adults and geriatric mental health and wellness. Dr. Peters serves Maryland and Virginia. She has over 20 years of healthcare experience working in different healthcare settings in inpatient and outpatient in the DMV area. Her experience includes working in; general medicine and surgery, bariatric surgery, telemetry, orthopedics, pediatric medicine, Critical Care Unit and long-term care.

Through working as both a registered nurse and psychiatric nurse practitioner, Sarah has developed an expertise in treating patients with ADHD, depression, and mood disorders. Sarah has a primary interest in working with both geriatric and adult populations. She will work with you to explore the evidence-based lifestyle changes and/or medication for improving mental health and overall wellbeing. She offers longer appointment times with a minimum of 30 minutes for medication management and up to 60 minutes for medication management and evaluation.

Being here means that you have taken a step in the right direction. That you are looking to find inner peace and you aren't afraid to ask for help. Its perfectly fine to feel confused and lost at times. And with the right skills, you can make it through the toughest times. Learning how to master your emotions and understand how things impact you is key to finding strength and moving forward in life. To schedule online please go to https://provider.kareo.com/genise-binns-1

Brittany is accepting new clients (ages 14-64)- For faster service, email us! Brittany is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who is committed to providing an individualized treatment plan for each patient, focusing on a holistic and evidence-based approach to treatment. She collaborates with each patient in achieving the best quality of life by prioritizing each patient’s specific goals for treatment. She believes in providing a safe and judgment-free environment while building a strong rapport with each patient.

As a board certified psychiatrist, I can offer help with clarifying diagnoses and provide recommendations on evidence-based treatment, including medication and therapy approaches.

I am a compassionate Adult Mental Health Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of APRN clinical experience. As a retired Naval Officer, I am well versed in the provision of comprehensive mental health care and health maintenance to a diversified client population! Remember one thing, YOU are important! I am a medication provider who will listen!

I am accepting new patients. I am Binta Bojang, CRNP, PMHNP.

Golda is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who manages and treats a wide range of mental health concerns including mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and insomnia, and life transitions. She has 24 years of acute care experience and possesses strong critical care skills. She focuses her practice on providing quality and evidenced-based care to her clients while using a compassionate approach. Golda graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, and then received her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Walden University.

Gifty Awenanya is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). She is a compassionate Nurse Practitioner with over 6 years of experience offering comprehensive patient care in the medical-surgical unit, long-term care, and behavioral health environments. Gifty works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes, provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, utilizing evidence-based interventions to promote healing and recovery.

Hello, I'm Dexter, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to comprehensive mental health care. With over 15 years of clinical experience spanning diverse inpatient and outpatient settings, I've cared for patients across all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics. While prescribing medications is a viable option, I prioritize patient education and understanding. I strongly believe in ensuring that patients comprehend the reasons behind their medications and encourage open discussions about their treatment plans.

Samantha Moussari, PMHNP is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Samantha’s goal is to provide patient-centered holistic mental health care. She believes each patient is unique and understands the importance of tailoring treatment. Samantha’s approach creates a healing process that ensures you and your family's preferences, values, cultural traditions, and socioeconomic conditions are respected. Patients are an important part of the care team and play a pivotal role in their treatment plans.

Afua is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in the state of Virginia. She has 15 years of experience in nursing and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice. Afua acknowledges that each patient is a unique individual and should be treated as such. She engages with you to work together to achieve desired goals of treatment while respecting your preferences as the patient. She works to provide patients and families with accurate and detailed information about their diagnosis to empower them to participate in their care.