Meet our Counselors

Courtney Graves, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

Courtney is a board certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with almost 6 years experience as a Registered Nurse and nearing 4 years experience evaluating and treating individuals with a wide variety of psychiatric disorders in her work as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Originally from Austin, Texas, Courtney obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with distinction from Hendrix College in 2012, and her Master of Science in Nursing from the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 2017. 

Courtney believes in and is committed to a holistic approach to psychiatric care, assisting clients in building comprehensive, and collaborative treatment plans. She understands the importance of including therapy, physical health and mindfulness practices in addition to pharmacological treatment in order to best address her clients’ psychiatric symptoms and improve their overall quality of life. 

Courtney seeks to build a genuine, authentic connection with you in order to best understand your needs and how to work with you to help manage your symptoms so you can be fully present and enjoy your life.  

Education

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing

Specialties

• Obsessive compulsive disorder
• Generalized anxiety disorder
• Depression
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Social Anxiety 
• ADHD
• Panic disorder
• Adjustment issues/disorders
• Bipolar disorders
• Other mood disorders

David Choi, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

David Choi is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed in Virginia and New Hampshire. He has nearly 6 years of experience working in the mental health field including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorders, and schizophrenic disorder as advanced registered nurse practitioner and registered nurse. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, he has experience providing psychiatric care across several practice settings, including acute inpatient, outpatient, and dual diagnosis treatment. He graduated magnum cum laude in Bachelor of Science degree in political science and pre-medical courses from SUNY Stony Brook University. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Rutgers University in Newark, NJ and was awarded with nursing leadership and received his Master of Science in Nursing from Drexel University.

David Choi prides himself on providing patient-centered and individualized care with a holistic approach. Also, he uses sound reasoning to solve mental health problems and keeps up to date on current practices. He approaches all patients with an open mind to achieve an accurate diagnosis and a responsible treatment plan. David Choi maintains a positive approach in handling mental health problems and aims to develop a safe medication management to achieve mental wellness.

Education

Drexel University
Master of Science in Nursing

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Mood Disorders
• Personality Disorders
• PTSD
• Panic

Diane Justusson, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

Diane Justusson is a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience as a Women’s Health Provider and Midwife prior to transitioning to work as a full-time Mental Health Provider 2 years ago.  She is dedicated to Mental Health care as the fundamental basis for enhancing wellness for everyone. Diane enjoys partnering with adults and older adolescents to collaborate on individualized medication management plans. She works with people seeking help with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, women’s issues. She completed her Master of Science at Oregon Health and Science University and her Post-Master’s Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate with Frontier Nursing University.  

Diane will help to support you with medication management in a respectful shared decision-making process. Diane is experienced with Cognitive Behavioral Techniques and with alternative to medications and/or adjunctive treatments. She will fully explore all your concerns and questions with you. 

Diane’s goal is to help you to find prolonged wellness to meet your unique life circumstances and goals. If you are ready to get started, she invites you to reach out to ThriveWorks to begin.

Education

Oregon Health and Science University
Master of Science

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress management/ Life transitions
• Women’s issues
• Anger management
• Mood Disorders

Ibrahim Iftoni, PMHNP

Philosophy of care

People have great ability to grow and develop that is affected but not destroyed by mental disorders. Psychiatrist mental health nurse practitioners nurtures the capacity for resilience and growth as well as diagnose and treat illness. The key element of mental health care includes a bio-psychosocial perspective, recognition of the importance of healing relationships and emphasis on symptom management and self care. The PMHNP effectively advocate for patients to obtain the service they need are available in the current treatment system, to utilize other community resources such as self-help organizations and to advocate for the development of more effective services.

Education

Walden University
Masters Degree

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Stress
• Panic
• ADHD
• Depression
• Mood disorders

Jennifer Brock, LPC

Philosophy of Care

Jennifer Brock is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional who has over 10 years of experience providing clinical assessments, crisis intervention, and therapeutic care to adolescents and adults, including Active-Duty Military, seeking treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, life transitions, and family/relational issues. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Highest Distinction Honors, at the University of Mary Washington. Jennifer went on to receive her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She is also a member of the American Psychiatric Association and American Association of Suicidology. 

Jennifer utilizes strength-based, collaborative, and solution-focused approaches to therapy, with an emphasis in cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based treatment. She always maintains flexibility and encourages client feedback to ensure the therapeutic needs and expectations are met of every individual, couple, and family. 

Jennifer seeks to establish a warm, mutually respectful relationship with you to provide support in building upon your strengths and accessing resiliency to create and maintain meaningful and lasting changes. She would be honored to support you in overcoming challenges of your past and gaining insight into patterns of behavior and thoughts that keep you stuck and prevent you from living the meaningful life you value and desire. 

Education

Master of Arts in Professional Counseling
Liberty University

Specialties

• Mood Disorders
• Anxiety
• Trauma and Stress Related Disorders
• Stress Management
• Life Transitions
• Family/Relational Issues
• Personality Disorders
• Military

Jill Jones, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC

Philosophy of Care

Jill Jones is a dual certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the state of Virginia. Jill has over 20 years of nursing experience in caring for patients throughout the lifespan from pediatrics to geriatrics in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine from Old Dominion University, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Virginia and received her Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from The Catholic University of America. She later completed her Post-Master's Certificate as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Liberty University. 

Jill focuses on patient-centered care offering comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management to her patients ages 18-65 with mental health conditions and disorders. 

Jill is a conservative provider and passionate about collaborating with other healthcare providers to ensure there is a holistic approach to the care of her patients. She seeks to develop a strong rapport with her patients and families providing a safe and compassionate approach to clarity, wellness and overall health and well-being. 

Education

Catholic University of America
Master of Science in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Medication Management
• Stress
• ADHD
• Behavioral Issues
• Emotional Disturbance
• School Issues
• Spirituality
• Trauma
• PTSD
• Elderly Persons Disorders
• Impulse Control Disorders

Olivia Glance, DNP, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care 

Olivia Glance is a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing psychiatric evaluation and medication management services. Olivia knows that, as Dr. David Satcher said, “There is no health without mental health.” Since mental health is essential to an individual’s overall wellbeing, she believes in a comprehensive approach to care, tailoring it to meet people’s individual needs. Her mission in practice is to provide the best mental healthcare to all of her clients, with the goal of improving their overall quality of life.

A believer in client-centered care, Olivia has worked in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Although she treats clients struggling with a wide array of different psychiatric conditions, she is proudest of her work in eating disorders, having gained extensive experience treating and managing this very complex and often overlooked issue. Her mission is and always has been to provide the most comprehensive, highest quality care that she can to each individual that she encounters in her work, always taking the personal background, values, and beliefs of her patients into consideration when treating them.

Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Psychiatric Nursing

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Mood Disorders
• Eating Disorders
• Personality Disorders
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Aimee Kluczynski, LCSW

Philosophy of Care

Aimee is a LCSW with over two decades of experience helping people improve the quality of their relationships with others and themselves. She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Delaware and a Master's in Social Work from Widener University.

Aimee enjoys partnering with her clients and assisting them to develop a healthy sense of self. Some approaches Aimee uses are solution-focused therapy, CBT and DBT. She has worked with clients in a number of settings including hospitals, outpatient mental health clinics and domestic violence shelters.

When she's not in the office, Aimee can be found devouring the latest mystery novel or hiking with her two Labrador retrievers Daisy and Bear.

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work
Widener University

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Chronic Pain or Illness
• Depression
• Self Esteem Issues
• Relationship Difficulties
• Self Harm
• Trauma
• Women's Issues

Kate Fountain, LPC

Philosophy of Care

Kate brings over 5 years experience working with families. She enjoys working with adults, children and families experiencing a variety of issues. She includes CBT, Mindfulness and Narrative therapy techniques to assist clients in healing and creating positive change in their lives. She is passionate about offering counseling that is non-judgmental and supportive for every client.

She holds a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University.

Education

Master of Arts in Professional Counseling
Liberty University

Specialties

• Grief
• Anger
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Coping Skills
• Family Relationships
• Life Transitions
• Peer Relationships
• Women's Issues
• Interpersonal Conflicts
• Depression and Mood Disorders
• Trauma recovery

Erika Wormeley, MA, LPC

Philosophy of Care

Therapy is hard work, but you don’t have to do it alone.

Erika has been working hard with her clients for over a decade. She most enjoys working with adults and emerging adults (13-19 years old) with mental health and substance abuse issues. Using a whole-person approach, Erika can assist you in identifying issues that are preventing you from living your best life, and work with you to make realistic and sustainable changes. She uses Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral styles of therapy, as well as Motivational Interviewing and Person-Centered approaches to challenge her clients to dig deep and find recovery through non-judgmental and honest conversations and activities. With empathy, humor, and creativity she will walk with you through struggles and celebrate every success.

Erika is a Resident in Professional Counseling, working toward her licensure in the state of Virginia. Erika holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Mary Washington, and a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University.

Education

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Argosy University

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Depression and other mood disorders
• Substance Abuse
• Relationship issues
• Postpartum depression and anxiety
• Trauma

Patricia Clark, MS, CCTP, LPC

Philosophy of Care

I am passionate about helping my clients make profound changes in their lives. My greatest joy is seeing the positive results in my clients when they reach their goals and can be their authentic selves. As a therapist, I believe that one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves is acceptance, attention, and appreciation, combined with a deep understanding of ourselves is at the heart of healing and personal change. I am an attachment-focused trauma therapist and trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy). I also pull from several theoretical orientations based on the client’s individual needs, including Attachment Theory, Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. I also embrace Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness practices in my approach to working with clients.

I am a Licensed professional counselor in the State of Virginia and a certified family trauma professional. Before joining the team at Thriveworks Counseling, I spent several years working in the community mental health field providing counseling for client issues related to complex and attachment trauma, while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and community partners.

My greatest passion is helping clients move through various stages of life to reaching unthinkable dreams and goals. I have gained valuable information from every client that I’ve worked with and feel privileged to have been a part of their journey. I am inspired by the about of resiliency and growth that I witness daily. My clients have impacted me both professionally and personally and I’m constantly reaffirmed that I chose the right career.

Currently, I am a Doctoral Candidate in Community Care Counseling.

Education

Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
Cappella University

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Couples therapy
• Co-parenting counseling
• Depression
• Family therapy
• Mood disorders
• Trauma (PTSD)
• Life Transitions
• Low self-esteem
• Peer Relationships
• Women’s issues

Tiffany Jones, M.S, CCTP, CGCS, Resident in Counseling

Philosophy of Care

"YOU matter, YOU are important to this world, YOU have a purpose. Customizing a therapeutic treatment plan tailer to your needs, WE will discover more on your journey, together"

Tiffany believes healing occurs best when there is an open, safe, and person-centered environment combined with the strength of a collaborative therapist and client relationship.

"My personal mission is to provide, protect, and care for humanity, to positively inspire the desire to encourage, engage, and impact the life of every person on a daily basest believe in possibilities, and to help others to live the lives that they would if they knew how."

Tiffany is a Resident in Professional Counseling working towards her licensure in the state of Virginia. She holds a B.S. degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Psychology from Thiel College, and Associate's degree in Business Administration from Germanna Community College, and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University.

She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Certified in Suicidology. Her clinical counseling experience is with mental health disorders, personality disorders, sex, and relationship issues, and grief. Her primary focus and passion are providing therapy with the LGBTQIA community.

Education

Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University

Currently a doctoral Candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision. Concurrently working towards American Association of Sexuality Education, Therapists, and Counselors (AASECT) Sex therapy certification.

Specialties

• Personality Disorders
• Sex and Relationship Issues
• Trauma
• Women's Issues
• Transgender Issues
• Depression/Anxiety
• Anger Management
• Grief
• Addiction