Lydia has been so awesome! She genuinely cares for her clients. She listens intently. She is patient and asks for input when working for solutions to the client's medical issues. She understands it is a combined effort between patient and provider when dealing with mental health
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About Lydia
Lydia Sharp is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner (PMHNP-BC) from Virginia, with 5 years of experience assisting children, adolescents, and adults with such issues as anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, anger problems, and other complex psychiatric conditions.
Lydia earned her Master's degree in Nursing Education. She previously served over 26 years in the military in a variety of patient settings such as Medical-Surgical Nursing and Perioperative Nursing (Walter Reed Army Hospital), and as a Nurse Administrator serving in Army Combat Support Hospitals located in California and Fort Bragg, and much more. She also gained direct psychiatric experience and knowledge by working in a Behavioral Health Service Community Health Clinic, which was also part of a behavioral school for troubled youths.
Lydia will prescribe and manage medications, diagnose and assess psychiatric problems, identify health goals, record symptoms and problems, provide therapeutic treatment, and educate clients and their families about mental health. Partner with Lydia to find the treatment methods that work best for you.

"I am curious to listen to assess factors that contribute to the diagnosis, to establish priorities, discuss treatments, and provide education and options in a holistic manner."
What clients say
These testimonials are from real clients who completed a satisfaction survey after their sessions and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.
It does help me get some moment of relaxation and clarity when I talk to my therapist
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I appreciate that My doctor listen to me she hears me and I'll appreciate that
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I appreciated when I spoke on how felt or things I did she let me. She was so calm and easy to talk to!
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My therapist listens to me and understand what is needed to help me move about my life daily. I look forward to talking to her about what is going on in my life and to help me mak....
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Get to know Lydia
Why did you decide to become a psychiatric provider?
While in the military I daily encountered soldiers suffering from a variety of mental illnesses and learned about the importance of mental health.
What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?
Brain health is just as important as heart health.
What inspires you?
I am inspired when clients improve and learn how to care for themselves.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
Understand clearly what the problem is and what the options are.
What should clients know about you before scheduling a first counseling session?
I am a good listener and enjoy patient education.
What’s one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?
I enjoy helping others.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 5 years
- Graduating institute
- Regis College
- Graduating degree
- PMHNP
