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"I understand the unique issues of client with mental health challenges; hence I aim to provide support and to assist you in building your strengths and meeting your healthcare goals of living a healthier and more fulfilling life. "

Catherine Ben-Agu is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. who has more than 10 years of experience in psychiatry. Catherine partners with children, adolescents, adults, as well as geriatric clients who seek help with diverse psychiatric problems. She specializes in facilitating significant improvement in her clients’ presenting symptoms through proper assessment, accurate diagnoses, prescriptions, treatment, and evaluation. Catherine is experienced in various psychiatric disorders including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), attention deficit disorder (ADD), personality disorders, substance abuse disorder (SUD), eating disorders, suicidal ideation, schizophrenia, sleep problems, and many more.

Catherine completed both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and her PMHNP at Walden University. She provides nonjudgmental cultural competency when caring for people from different backgrounds. Catherine possesses strong clinical skills and a natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. In addition to medication management, she incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), talk therapy, culturally sensitive, emotionally-focused, faith-based, motivational interviewing, and person-centered techniques into treatment. Through great interpersonal and communication skills, Catherine is able to establish trust, and communicate with clients in a therapeutic manner that upholds respect and preserves a client’s dignity and autonomy. She is culturally competent, nonjudgmental, and uses compassion, empathy, and active listening in all her interactions with clients.

Catherine desires to collaborate with you in a caring/therapeutic relationship. She is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to get started, schedule an appointment with Catherine today.

"As a blue-collar middle-aged native of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, I can relate to the cultural, vocational, family-oriented, economic, and generally stressful challenges that everyday Americans face."

Robb is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who manages and treats a wide range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, family difficulties, school issues, sleep/insomnia, work-related stress, and many more challenges that everyday Americans face. He is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, concise, and nonjudgmental mental health services to clients of all ages. As a PMHNP, Robb's role is multifaceted, including educator, mental health advocate, therapist, and medication manager. While working in psychiatric hospitals, Robb has learned how to listen to his patients the way he wants to be listened to when he sees his own personal physician. Robb makes it his goal to include the patient in every step of the decision-making process to individually tailor the patient's treatment plan to their needs. Whether it is medication management, therapy, or a coordinated effort with the patient's personal healthcare providers, Robb wants to deliver the fastest, easiest, and most effective results that he can for his clients.

Robb completed his Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) at East Tennessee State University and began his medical career as a Patient Care Tech over 20 years ago. Robb possesses strong clinical skills and a natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. Robb is frequently appointed as a teacher and is given the responsibility of orienting new nurses at every hospital and facility he has ever worked in, including East Tennessee State University. The same genuine nature and approachability that make him a good teacher are what make it easy for Robb's patients to talk to him. Robb believes that the best tool every mental health provider has available to them is their ears. He knows that if he really listens to his patients, then with his training he can give them the best possible care they can receive. In addition to medication management, he incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) along with culturally sensitive, emotionally focused, faith-based, patient-centered techniques into his patient's treatment.

Life is hard. And the reason that Robb is the best provider to help you is that he has not only lived through life's tough challenges, but he has also learned what it means to listen when others are experiencing them. Robb has spent the last 4 years treating patients struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, PTSD, occupationally-related stress, phobias, faith struggles, sudden states of panic, and even very intense schizophrenia in people of all ages and all walks of life. When in a session with Robb, you will not feel judged, you will not feel embarrassed, and you will not feel stupid; but most importantly you will feel like you are being heard. Robb's goal from session number one is to make you feel like you have found a real support person to help you meet whatever challenge you have in front of you. You have come to Thriveworks today because you are facing problems that you do not believe you can face on your own. It won't be difficult, and it won't be nerve-wracking. When you get into your first session with Robb you will see just how easy it is, and you will thank yourself for years to come for making this decision. You've already decided that you need help, and Robb can set you on the path to concurring with your challenges. So, take the next step and schedule your appointment with Robb today!

"I hope to provide help to my clients from the nursing perspective, which provides me with a compassionate, holistic, and non-judgmental approach to the human experience."

Mariah is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner (PMHNP-BC). Mariah began her career as an RN working in the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit. She quickly became very interested in neuroscience and involved herself in research projects. The intrigue of neuroscience and the passion for connection with patients as a bedside RN led Mariah to pursue a career as a Psychiatric Nurse Practioner. Mariah hopes to build strong connections with her clients while also using her knowledge of neuroscience to offer assistance through medications, diagnosis, talk therapy, and health education. Mariah has experience working with clients of all backgrounds and desires to provide a holistic approach that encompasses the individual's entire experience.

Mariah gained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at James Madison University in 2016. She has experience working at the bedside in various settings in the metropolitan D.C. area over the last 6 years. She obtained her Master of Science as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner from George Washington University in May of 2022. Working in the D.C. area, Mariah has experience working with individuals of many different cultural backgrounds. Mariah plans to incorporate holistic, culturally competent, and person-centered techniques into her prescriber role.

Mariah's experience as a bedside nurse has molded her into the person she is today. She has held the hands of dying patients, delivered life-altering news, and continuously fought to provide the best care for her patients in difficult times. Nursing is a profession that provides care and compassion for the whole individual and the human experience. She is prepared to use her experiences at the bedside to understand and provide care compassionately with her clients in her new role as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner.

"Getting help and admitting we need help is not always easy but the fact that you are here right now and you are reading this means you have decided to take action to have your concerns addressed and that is signifiant!"

Theo is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who manages and treats a wide range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, school issues, and sleep/insomnia. He is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to adults. As a PMHNP, Theo's role is multifaceted, including educator, mental health advocate, therapist, and medication manager.

Theo completed his Master of Nursing Degree (MSN) at The University of Toledo. Theo possesses strong clinical skills and a natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. In addition to medication management, he incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), culturally sensitive, emotionally-focused, motivational interviewing, and person-centered techniques into treatment.

Now is as good a time as ever to have your mental health concerns addressed! Theo is confident that he would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to get started, schedule an appointment with him today!

"By practicing integrative psychiatry to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms, I want you to feel comfortable, welcomed, safe, and heard. Learning how to master your emotions and understand how things impact you is key to finding strength and moving forward in life."

Ileana is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) who manages and treats a wide range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, insomnia, and other mental health issues that may be interfering with normal daily functioning. She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to adults. As a PMHNP, Ileana's view of mental health care is as a mutual partnership where she takes things at your pace. She prioritizes patient-focused care that is individually tailored to meet your needs.

Ileana completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at Bloomsburg University. She places emphasis on psycho-education to instill confidence in her clients to make informed decisions about their care. Ileana possesses strong clinical skills and a natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. In addition to medication management, she incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused brief, faith-based, and person-centered techniques into treatment.

Challenges and difficulties are a part of our life, but instead of getting sad and anxious about that, let's make our mental health a priority by keeping a positive mindset and taking a step today toward a better tomorrow. Ileana is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. She is happy to coordinate care with your therapist, primary care doctor, or other specialists to ensure your optimal wellness. If you are ready to get started, schedule an appointment with her today.

"I understand that our society can view mental health negatively, but my goal is to redesign mental health care and make it assessable to all walks of life without discrimination."

Kedian Gooden is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) committed to assisting individuals with mental health challenges to live more productive lives and improve their functioning in society. As a PMHNP, Kedian’s role is to provide safe, quality psychiatric care to individuals and their families. She is well versed in applying an evidence-based approach to conducting a psychiatric assessment, medication evaluation, and management for a wide variety of mental health conditions. Furthermore, Kedian has over 15 years of experience in health care, working in various positions, which have aided in her developing the necessary skills and abilities for providing the highest quality behavioral health care.

In 2007, Kedian obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing at the Northern Caribbean University. Over the years, she grew to love and appreciate caring for individuals with mental health conditions, which gave her the drive to improve the quality of care and bring more awareness to reduce the daunting stigma plaguing the mental health community. She then furthered her studies at Walden University, achieving a Master of Science degree in nursing specializing in mental health care across a life span. Kedian possesses exceptional clinical skills and a natural ability to build rapport with clients and their families.

Kedian is passionate and highly motivated in delivering high-quality, compassionate, client-centered care. She demonstrates empathetic listening skills and establishes a therapeutic alliance with patients, family, or caregivers in a nonjudgmental and safe virtual environment. If you are ready to take control of your mental health, join her and schedule an appointment with her today!

"My goal is to help you overcome mental health challenges and improve your life"

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.

Dr. Jalaeian earned her master’s and doctoral degrees in Family Nurse Practitioner program at Frontier Nursing University. Following that, she received a post-graduate certificate in the psychiatric nurse practitioner program through George Mason University. She is passionate about providing evidence-based care for her clients.

Dr. Jalaeian is a firm believer in a shared decision-making model in order to address clients’ values, preferences, and cultural practices. She is confident that she would be able to support you in accomplishing your goals while helping you to better manage your mental health needs. If you are ready to get started, schedule an appointment with her today.

"Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you doesn't mean you can, should, or need to do it alone; I'm here to help."

Cassie is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She has eight years of experience in both medical emergency room care and acute psychiatric care. For her, psychiatry was an obvious choice, allowing her to work with families across the lifespan and work closely and collaboratively with people. Cassie utilizes evidence-based treatments such as ketamine-assisted therapy, crisis/emergency management, supportive therapy, motivational interviewing (MI), interpersonal therapy (IPT), and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). She manages and treats depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, PTSD, and women's health issues. Her goal is to alleviate bothersome symptoms and maintain emotional stability and health while monitoring such treatments' effects. Cassie is passionate about the mind-body connection and its impact on one's mental health. At Thriveworks, her role includes medication management, education, therapy, and patient advocacy.

Cassie obtained her bachelor's degree as a registered nurse and her master's degree as a nurse practitioner from Indiana University. Working in both rural and inner cities has given her insight into different treatment modalities. Cassie is passionate about providing access to care across the lifespan. She sees all age ranges, from child to geriatric.

Mental health problems don’t define who you are. They are something you experience. You walk in the rain, and you feel the rain, but, importantly, YOU ARE NOT THE RAIN. Cassie is ready to assist you to be the best version of yourself and, most importantly, feel better. Schedule an appointment with her to get started on your journey.

Temple Newbold is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) with over a decade of nursing experience in a variety of settings including oncology, palliative, geriatrics, urgent care, and veterans health. All these experiences helped build Temple’s skills in supporting people during difficult life transitions and challenges. Temple’s ideal patients are those who are seeking improvement in quality of life and are willing to embark on a collaborative journey to enhanced mental well-being.

Temple’s passion lies in developing a deep understanding of her patients’ values and helping them align their health care with those values. She offers a unique set of skills in whole-person approaches to mental health wellness, incorporating medical, physical, emotional, and spiritual treatment concepts.

Temple can help patients explore their mental health beliefs, educate them on different approaches to treatment, and support well-informed decision-making. She is the ideal healthcare team member for those who are looking for more than medications alone for improving life.

"As a woman of integrity, I understand the person-centered approach to be a way of respecting and placing people at the center of service."

Emma Boateng is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who provides comprehensive care, manages, and treats a wide range of mental health disorders including depression, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, and eating disorders. Emma is passionate and goes above and beyond. She places her patients first, always providing therapeutic care with respect.

Emma completed her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and her Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and PMHNP certifications at Walden University. She is currently pursuing her Doctoral Nursing Program (DNP). Emma is compassionate and caring. She has extensive clinical and therapeutic skills to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health needs of individuals and their families. Emma has great communication skills and advocates for her patients. She is passionate about providing excellent care for patient satisfaction.

Knowing that mental health impacts the lives of individuals and their families, Emma has the ability to build rapport, support, and provide therapeutic and holistic care for clients so they can live happier and healthier lives. Do not hesitate to schedule an appointment with her today.

"As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I aim to eliminate the bias of mental health stigmas in the community and act as a strong advocate for my clients. "

Brianna is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who manages and treats a wide range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, panic disorders, grief, trauma, and life transitions for adult and adolescent clients. She focuses her practice on providing quality and evidenced-based care to her clients while using a compassionate approach. In her multifaceted role as a PMHNP, she acts as an educator and a mental health advocate while providing medication management in collaboration with other therapy services.

Brianna completed her Bachelor's in Nursing at Liberty University and then moved on to complete her Master's in Nursing at Walden University with a specialty in Psychiatric and Mental Health. She has over 15 years of experience in the nursing field and possesses strong clinical skills. She also has a specialized background and focuses on treating adolescent clients. Brianna is naturally able to build a strong rapport with her patients and families through her skilled communication abilities.

Life can present us with many challenges and struggles. Brianna seeks to assist her clients with their goals through a collaborative journey in order to help them live the meaningful life they desire. She is confident that she can offer the support and tools needed for her clients to achieve that goal.

"As an immigrant, I can understand unique issues related to self-identification, image, and self-confidence. "

Dr. Mary Ukpabi-Egbuniwe is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner with a combined 20 years of experience in practice management, advocacy for women & children, and patient care. She possesses a deep interest in addiction medicine and assists people in liberating themselves from dependency. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, adolescent psychiatry, anger, behavioral issues, bipolar disorder, OCD, sleep issues, stress, and PTSD.

Mary obtained her Doctoral degree in Nursing & Psychiatry from the University of Massachusetts Global. Her skills are in using evidence-based medicine and the application of technology in communicating with patients. Mary's skills are in using evidence-based medicine and the application of technology in communicating with patients. She holds a strong desire to elevate the level of medicine being delivered to mental health patients today.

Mary sees mental health as an essential part of anyone's balanced lifestyle. She continuously strives to achieve the highest standards of behavioral healthcare, through holistic treatment approaches and close partnerships with individuals, families, and groups.

"Having 26 years of nursing experience has allowed me the opportunity to care for people from diverse backgrounds. Despite having differences in culture, socioeconomic situations, age, and health status, I understand that my clients all have a common desire to voice their concerns and be heard."

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. In her multifaceted role as a PMHNP, she acts as an educator, and mental health advocate, and provides medication management and therapy services.

Golda graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. She has received accolades multiple times from her patients for providing quality and compassionate care. While working full time she received her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Walden University. For the last two years, she has been working in an urban psychiatric inpatient facility where she cares for a diverse population with varied mental health and behavioral issues. She is often complimented for her work ethic and going above and beyond for her patients. In addition to medication management, she incorporates culturally sensitive, emotionally focused, motivational interviewing, and person-centered techniques into her practice.

Life is challenging at times and is doubly difficult when you are struggling with mental health issues. Golda is confident that she would be able to offer you support on your journey. She is interested in hearing your concerns and collaborating with you in gaining new perspectives and techniques to help you achieve your goals.

"I encourage clients to explore and incorporate cultural identity as a part of their treatment."

Angela Allen-Blaine is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who manages and treats various mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit, schizophrenia, insomnia, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder. She has over 5 years of professional experience working with adults and seniors.

She completed her Nursing degree at Southside Regional Medical Center School of Nursing, received her Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Old Dominion University, and her Master's degree in Nursing from Liberty University. Angela completed her post-Master's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ANCC Board Certification from the University of Cincinnati and is currently working toward her doctoral degree in Nursing Practice (DNP) at Liberty University. 

During challenging times, Angela would be able to provide nonjudgmental emotional support and appropriate client-centered treatment. Angela is eager to help you cope and overcome life's challenges successfully. If you are interested, schedule an appointment with her today.