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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geometry-shapes iconBehavioral Issues, Women’s Issues, Anxiety, Depression
Online in Virginia
5 years in practice
Ages served: 18-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Lydia accepts 27 insurers
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna | Evernorth
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan
Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan
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
First Health Network
HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
JP Farley Corporation
Medicare VA
Multi Plan PHCS
Optum Serve
Oscar Health
Quest Behavioral Health
Railroad Medicare
Sentara Health Plans (Optima Health)
Tricare East | Out of Network Provider
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
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.
$350
first session
$255
subsequent sessions
About Provider

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.

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"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

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!

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Lydia

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.

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesBehavioral Issues, Women’s Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Divorce, LGBTQIA+, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Sex Therapy, Sleep / Insomnia, Eating Disorder, Life Transition, Relationships, Trauma / PTSD, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Anger Management, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Grief
ApproachesAny / Eclectic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Education and training

Years in practice
5 years
Graduating institute
Regis College
Graduating degree
PMHNP
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1679244677
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State of practiceVA
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License number0024181686
Practice location

Practice information

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Medication/Psychiatry
Lydia is available for Video visits.
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Lydia Sharp

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)she/her