Board certified

School Issues, Alcohol Use, Chronic Illness/Pain, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Anger Management, Weight Loss, Thinking Disorders, Teen Violence, Suicidal Ideation, Codependency

Medication/Psychiatry

Online in Virginia

10 years in practice

Ages served: 14-64

Accepted insurance & self-pay

James accepts 29 insurers

Aetna

Anthem

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS HMO

CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS PPO

Carelon

Carelon | Medicare Advantage

Compsych

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medcost VA

Medicare VA

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Quest Behavioral Health

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$300

first session

$210

subsequent sessions

About James

I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of nursing experience, including acute care, emergency room, and critical care. My broad experience across healthcare settings allows me to personalize treatment and medication management for adults, adolescents, and children with anxiety, depression, psychotic disorders, and trauma-related conditions.

I earned my Master’s in Nursing from Walden University, where I concentrated on psychiatric care. My approach to care begins with a thorough evaluation of symptoms and medication needs, followed by continuous collaboration to ensure progress and comfort while prioritizing safety and patient-centered outcomes.

My goal is to provide a compassionate, judgment-free environment where clients feel supported throughout their healing journey. Together, we will develop effective, individualized treatment strategies to reduce symptoms, restore balance, and help you achieve peace of mind and emotional well-being.

"As someone who has worked in different care settings, my experience has helped me understand the importance of taking care of our mental health and its impact on overall health and wellbeing if ignored."

Get to know James

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

I decided to become a psychiatric provider after having some experience with psychiatric patients during my nursing years. Lot of psychiatric needs in the community and some people with low social economic status were having their lives impacted every day due to psychiatric issues that were unaddressed. Getting into the field helped me provide for my community and care for folks that really need to take their mental health seriously.

What types of clients do you work best with?

I work best with all clients Across the lifespan

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?

I wish that all clients know that their mental health is as important as their medical health, and if left unaddressed it can impact your overall health the same way a medical issue will. Getting the proper care will improve your overall well-being.

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

My clients can expect a thorough evaluation of all symptoms, coming up with a treatment plan, and medication management that can address all these symptoms. With the end goal of eventually eliminating all symptoms.

What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider?

Using experiences in my previous encounters with other clients. A patient centered care that is geared to the patient’s needs.

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?

Patient focused care with cultural and ethical values dictating type of care provided.

Does CLINICIAN prescribe medications effective for the treatment of ADHD?

Yes - when clinically appropriate, CLINICIAN may prescribe both non-stimulant (all ages) and stimulant (adults only) medication for the treatment of ADHD.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesSchool Issues, Alcohol Use, Chronic Illness/Pain, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Anger Management, Weight Loss, Thinking Disorders, Teen Violence, Suicidal Ideation, Codependency, Body Image Issues, Body Dysmorphia, Trauma / PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Addiction, ADHD, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Grief, Racial Identity, Parenting, Family Conflict, Substance Use, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), Gender Identity / Transgender, Dissociative Identity Disorders (DID), Sports Performance, Social Anxiety, Sexual Addiction, Psychosis, Personality Disorders, Performance Anxiety, Peer Relationships, Panic Attack, Obesity, Neurodiversity, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Mood Disorders, Learning / Intellectual Disabilities, Internet Addiction, Impulse Control Disorders, Hoarding, Gambling, First Responders, Emotional Disturbance, Developmental Disorders, Depression, Eating Disorder, Sleep / Insomnia, Sexual Abuse, Self Esteem, Men’s Issues, LGBTQIA+, Domestic Abuse

ApproachesHumanistic / Rogerian, Somatic, Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic, Multicultural, Faith-Based Counseling, Experiential Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Interpersonal, Prolonged Exposure (PE), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Psychotherapy, Family / Marital, Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Existential Therapy, Reality Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems (IFS)