Psychiatrists in Alexandria City County, VA
Dr. McGowan is a board-certified adult psychiatrist with over 14 years of experience during which he has primarily treated active duty US Navy sailors, their family members, and military retirees in the outpatient setting. Dr. McGowan’s practice focuses on medication management in addition to supportive and cognitive-behavioral therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. He is a strong advocate of multiple treatment modalities and, in certain situations, may suggest that therapy and/or regular physical exercise be included in your treatment plan in order to provide the best outcome.
Dr. McGowan is a board-certified adult psychiatrist with over 14 years of experience during which he has primarily treated active duty US Navy sailors, their family members, and military retirees in the outpatient setting. Dr. McGowan’s practice focuses on medication management in addition to supportive and cognitive-behavioral therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. He is a strong advocate of multiple treatment modalities and, in certain situations, may suggest that therapy and/or regular physical exercise be included in your treatment plan in order to provide the best outcome.
Dr. Nana Cudjoe is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who focuses on comprehensive psychiatric care in the form of medication management and psychotherapy. Dr. Cudjoe's motto is to “treat each person with humanity, dignity, and respect.” She believes in wholeheartedly supporting patients in their various walks of life. Dr. Cudjoe is a graduate of Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, NE and completed her psychiatry residency at Southern Illinois University (SIU) in Springfield, IL.
Dr. Nana Cudjoe is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who focuses on comprehensive psychiatric care in the form of medication management and psychotherapy. Dr. Cudjoe's motto is to “treat each person with humanity, dignity, and respect.” She believes in wholeheartedly supporting patients in their various walks of life. Dr. Cudjoe is a graduate of Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, NE and completed her psychiatry residency at Southern Illinois University (SIU) in Springfield, IL.
Lauren Alston-Close
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, PMHNP, RN
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314
Lauren is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, having completed her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at Walden University. With 13 years of diverse nursing experience, she brings a well-rounded perspective to mental health care. She is committed to continuous learning and growth as a practitioner. Her approach to care acknowledges the interconnectedness of body and mind. While medications can be transformative, she also believes in exploring and addressing the biochemical and lifestyle factors that play a critical role in mental health.
Lauren is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, having completed her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at Walden University. With 13 years of diverse nursing experience, she brings a well-rounded perspective to mental health care. She is committed to continuous learning and growth as a practitioner. Her approach to care acknowledges the interconnectedness of body and mind. While medications can be transformative, she also believes in exploring and addressing the biochemical and lifestyle factors that play a critical role in mental health.
Ching Hon
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314 (Online Only)
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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!
I am an experienced board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner. My approach is top down, looking at every facet of your life, genetics, nutrition, and environment to understand what informs your symptoms. With all the stressors of life, self care and self compassion take a back seat to worry. Eating healthy, getting sunlight, and calming your nervous system can put you back in the driver's seat. Please have compassion for yourself and remember that reaching out for help is a sign of strength.
I am an experienced board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner. My approach is top down, looking at every facet of your life, genetics, nutrition, and environment to understand what informs your symptoms. With all the stressors of life, self care and self compassion take a back seat to worry. Eating healthy, getting sunlight, and calming your nervous system can put you back in the driver's seat. Please have compassion for yourself and remember that reaching out for help is a sign of strength.
Dr. Parrish is a board-certified General Psychiatrist and a board-certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. She received her medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia/VCU in Richmond, Virginia. She then traveled to Greenville, South Carolina where she completed a General Psychiatry residency at Greenville Health System/PRISMA. She then returned to Virginia to complete a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at The Virginia Treatment Center for Children/VCU Health System.
Dr. Parrish is a board-certified General Psychiatrist and a board-certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. She received her medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia/VCU in Richmond, Virginia. She then traveled to Greenville, South Carolina where she completed a General Psychiatry residency at Greenville Health System/PRISMA. She then returned to Virginia to complete a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at The Virginia Treatment Center for Children/VCU Health System.
Ibrahim Iftoni is a board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner that started his career 15 years ago in the healthcare field. He got his Nursing degree at the University of Texas at Arlington and worked in several hospitals and long term care facilities as a geriatric/psychiatric/ICU and occupational health nurse. Iftoni felt a special connection with the psychiatric population and decided to pursue a career in psychiatry. He got his master's degree at Walden University and is embracing the opportunity to make life better for the people in his community.
Ibrahim Iftoni is a board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner that started his career 15 years ago in the healthcare field. He got his Nursing degree at the University of Texas at Arlington and worked in several hospitals and long term care facilities as a geriatric/psychiatric/ICU and occupational health nurse. Iftoni felt a special connection with the psychiatric population and decided to pursue a career in psychiatry. He got his master's degree at Walden University and is embracing the opportunity to make life better for the people in his community.
Dr. Stansberry holds the position of staff psychiatrist at Talkiatry. He is board eligible in Adult Psychiatry and has been practicing for four years. Dr. Stansberry’s practice focuses on medication management and also incorporates supportive therapy techniques, typically in 30-minute follow-up visits. In some cases, Dr. Stansberry may believe that additional therapy is also needed and ask that you bring a therapist into your care team.
Dr. Stansberry holds the position of staff psychiatrist at Talkiatry. He is board eligible in Adult Psychiatry and has been practicing for four years. Dr. Stansberry’s practice focuses on medication management and also incorporates supportive therapy techniques, typically in 30-minute follow-up visits. In some cases, Dr. Stansberry may believe that additional therapy is also needed and ask that you bring a therapist into your care team.
In today's hustle and bustle society, it is easy to overlook one's own needs and well-being. Mental health symptoms can impair our capacity to function at maximum potential. As a psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and physician, I strive to understand each patient as an individual, with a unique background, set of priorities, and co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions. I work collaboratively with my patients in designing a personalized treatment plan to effectively target symptoms and reduce suffering. Treatment modalities offered include use of psychotropic medication, psychotherapy, and combined medication and therapy.
In today's hustle and bustle society, it is easy to overlook one's own needs and well-being. Mental health symptoms can impair our capacity to function at maximum potential. As a psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and physician, I strive to understand each patient as an individual, with a unique background, set of priorities, and co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions. I work collaboratively with my patients in designing a personalized treatment plan to effectively target symptoms and reduce suffering. Treatment modalities offered include use of psychotropic medication, psychotherapy, and combined medication and therapy.
Georgina Coca
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I treat people struggling with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Panic disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, Borderline personality disorder and other mood disorders. The first step is figuring out what’s wrong, and then finding treatment options that work. By walking you through these challenges with education and options, we can make informed decisions together. I want you to have hope knowing you can face these problems and be your best self. Let’s work together to make things better.
Hello! I am a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I treat people struggling with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Panic disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, Borderline personality disorder and other mood disorders. The first step is figuring out what’s wrong, and then finding treatment options that work. By walking you through these challenges with education and options, we can make informed decisions together. I want you to have hope knowing you can face these problems and be your best self. Let’s work together to make things better.
***Please note that Dr. Khine is currently not accepting new patients in order to serve her existing patients better*** My goal is to combine empathy with excellent clinical skills and up-to-date knowledge of current medical practice. Your privacy is highly valued, thus treatment is provided in a safe and confidential manner.
***Please note that Dr. Khine is currently not accepting new patients in order to serve her existing patients better*** My goal is to combine empathy with excellent clinical skills and up-to-date knowledge of current medical practice. Your privacy is highly valued, thus treatment is provided in a safe and confidential manner.
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
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.
Dr. Michael A. Murphy is Board-certified in General Psychiatry as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He has over 20 years of experience practicing medicine in outpatient, acute, and residential settings. Dr. Murphy provides psychiatric assessments and medication management along with brief supportive psychotherapy. He is a strong advocate of collaboration between psychiatric care and psychotherapeutic interventions and encourages the utilization of therapists and counselors.
Dr. Michael A. Murphy is Board-certified in General Psychiatry as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He has over 20 years of experience practicing medicine in outpatient, acute, and residential settings. Dr. Murphy provides psychiatric assessments and medication management along with brief supportive psychotherapy. He is a strong advocate of collaboration between psychiatric care and psychotherapeutic interventions and encourages the utilization of therapists and counselors.
Dr. Sherrell Lam is a board-certified Psychiatrist at Talkiatry. She originally hails from the East Coast but has lived in most parts of the country. She attended the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford for medical school and completed a dual internal medicine/psychiatry residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Dr. Lam spent 13 years practicing as an Army psychiatrist and has worked as an outpatient psychiatrist, consult-liaison psychiatrist, inpatient psychiatrist and substance use disorder clinical consultant.
Dr. Sherrell Lam is a board-certified Psychiatrist at Talkiatry. She originally hails from the East Coast but has lived in most parts of the country. She attended the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford for medical school and completed a dual internal medicine/psychiatry residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Dr. Lam spent 13 years practicing as an Army psychiatrist and has worked as an outpatient psychiatrist, consult-liaison psychiatrist, inpatient psychiatrist and substance use disorder clinical consultant.
Angela Stevens @ MEtime Psychiatry & Co.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314 (Online Only)
Congratulations on taking the first step towards the assistance you desire and deserve. At MEtime Psychiatry & Co., we are passionate about advocating for mental health. Our commitment is to provide holistic, patient-centered care by building strong, trusting, and therapeutic relationships with our patients. If you're looking for a safe, compassionate, judgment-free zone, we are here to help. Our treatment programs support those struggling with ADHD, schizoaffective disorder, depression, trauma, and a wide range of other mental and behavioral health concerns.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards the assistance you desire and deserve. At MEtime Psychiatry & Co., we are passionate about advocating for mental health. Our commitment is to provide holistic, patient-centered care by building strong, trusting, and therapeutic relationships with our patients. If you're looking for a safe, compassionate, judgment-free zone, we are here to help. Our treatment programs support those struggling with ADHD, schizoaffective disorder, depression, trauma, and a wide range of other mental and behavioral health concerns.
Sophia Gizaw
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-B, MSN
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314 (Online Only)
Welcome to my page! I am a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I offer medication management and supportive therapy for people with conditions such as Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, Panic disorder, PTSD, Borderline Personality disorder, Autism, Schizophrenia and other mood disorders, Schizoaffective disorder, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder and other moo disorders. I see children, teens and adults. I treat my patients with empathy, compassion, and respect.
Welcome to my page! I am a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I offer medication management and supportive therapy for people with conditions such as Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, Panic disorder, PTSD, Borderline Personality disorder, Autism, Schizophrenia and other mood disorders, Schizoaffective disorder, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder and other moo disorders. I see children, teens and adults. I treat my patients with empathy, compassion, and respect.
Dr. Caitlin Tillberg is a board-certified psychiatrist. She has a BA in musicology and cognitive science from Oberlin College and attended medical school at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut. She completed her general adult psychiatry residency at Duke University. Dr. Tillberg practices patient-centered and trauma-informed care, valuing patient autonomy and collaborative decision-making. She recognizes the burden that intersecting oppressions can place on mental health and overall well-being.
Dr. Caitlin Tillberg is a board-certified psychiatrist. She has a BA in musicology and cognitive science from Oberlin College and attended medical school at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut. She completed her general adult psychiatry residency at Duke University. Dr. Tillberg practices patient-centered and trauma-informed care, valuing patient autonomy and collaborative decision-making. She recognizes the burden that intersecting oppressions can place on mental health and overall well-being.
Eden Shumbulo—Psychiatric Medication Management
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314
Do you struggle with depression, insomnia, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, or other mental health challenges? Do you need a new prescription, adjustments to your current medication, or a thorough evaluation to determine if medication might be beneficial? As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I can develop a personalized medication management plan tailored to your needs and your goals. Together, we can maximize well-being while minimizing side effects. You deserve peace, balance, focus, and relief from difficult symptoms. I'm here to support your journey to wellness. I look forward to helping!
Do you struggle with depression, insomnia, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, or other mental health challenges? Do you need a new prescription, adjustments to your current medication, or a thorough evaluation to determine if medication might be beneficial? As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I can develop a personalized medication management plan tailored to your needs and your goals. Together, we can maximize well-being while minimizing side effects. You deserve peace, balance, focus, and relief from difficult symptoms. I'm here to support your journey to wellness. I look forward to helping!
Meet Dr. Alexander: a psychiatrist with a distinctive blend of empathy and expertise. Trained at Wright State University with a focus on integrating psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, Dr. Alexander excels in delivering personalized treatment plans with proven effectiveness. She actively engages with the narratives that shape patients' lives, forging therapeutic alliances as unique as the individuals she serves. This patient-first approach, combined with a rich background in community engagement, positions Dr. Alexander as a psychiatrist who understands the complexities of the complete human experience - mind, body and spirit.
Meet Dr. Alexander: a psychiatrist with a distinctive blend of empathy and expertise. Trained at Wright State University with a focus on integrating psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, Dr. Alexander excels in delivering personalized treatment plans with proven effectiveness. She actively engages with the narratives that shape patients' lives, forging therapeutic alliances as unique as the individuals she serves. This patient-first approach, combined with a rich background in community engagement, positions Dr. Alexander as a psychiatrist who understands the complexities of the complete human experience - mind, body and spirit.
VirtualPsychiatricCare.com
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, NP
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314 (Online Only)
Accepting new patients in Virginia for telehealth visits and medication management. I am board-certified treat Children and Adults. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment on our website today. Evening and weekend hours are available. Offering affordable rates-Initial Psychiatric Eval $199, Follow-ups $99. Accepting some insurances.
Accepting new patients in Virginia for telehealth visits and medication management. I am board-certified treat Children and Adults. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment on our website today. Evening and weekend hours are available. Offering affordable rates-Initial Psychiatric Eval $199, Follow-ups $99. Accepting some insurances.
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Number of Psychiatrists in Alexandria City County, VA
100+
Average cost per session
$222
Psychiatrists in Alexandria City County, VA who prioritize treating:
| 99% | Anxiety |
| 98% | Depression |
| 82% | Bipolar Disorder |
| 79% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 79% | Medication Management |
| 78% | ADHD |
| 75% | Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 92% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 86% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 84% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Psychiatrists in Alexandria City County, VA see their clients
| 50% | In Person and Online | |
| 50% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 72% | Female | |
| 28% | Male |