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2,010 people sought psychiatry/medication help at Lynchburg in the last year

Discover how starting therapy with a psychiatry/medication can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Good news! We have 61 psychiatric NPs in Virginia available for an online psychiatry session.
Dr Ileana Asanache

Hear from Dr Ileana Asanache, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatry PMHNP)

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What is your go-to approach in sessions?

My go-to approach for helping people in our medication check-ins is to ensure a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. I prefer this because it fosters trust and encourages open communication, which is vital for effective treatment outcomes. During our sessions, I prioritize active listening and asking open-ended questions to fully understand clients' experiences. This allows me to tailor treatment plans to meet their individual needs. Additionally, I provide psychoeducation about medications, empowering clients to make informed decisions about their health. Overall, my goal is to support clients in optimizing their medication regimen for improved well-being.

What is your typical approach to prescribing medications?

My typical approach to prescribing medication involves conducting a comprehensive assessment of the patient's medical history, current symptoms, and diagnostic information while prioritizing a patient-centered approach. I aim to understand their treatment preferences, goals, and concerns. I tailor a personalized treatment plan that may include medication alongside other therapeutic interventions based on evidence-based guidelines and the latest research findings. Throughout the process, I maintain open communication with the patient to monitor their response to medication, adjust dosages as needed, and address any concerns, with the goal of empowering patients in their medication management journey and improving their health outcomes.

Do you teach clients any therapeutic tools in sessions?

I know a client is making meaningful progress in our sessions when they demonstrate increased insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and begin applying therapeutic techniques to manage challenges more effectively. In terms of medication management, witnessing a reduction in side effects and observing improvements in symptoms, such as decreased frequency or intensity of distressing emotions or behaviors, as well as enhanced confidence in coping with stress, are indicators of progress. Moreover, when clients provide feedback indicating a higher quality of life, improved relationships, and a sense of empowerment and self-efficacy, it confirms that both therapeutic interventions and medication management are contributing positively to their growth and well-being.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement psychiatric treatment?

Clients typically benefit from engaging in various activities outside of our sessions to supplement psychiatric treatment. Activities include:

  • Regular exercise, such as walking, jogging, or yoga, can help reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance overall well-being.
  • Practicing mindfulness and relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing exercises or meditation, can promote relaxation and emotional regulation.
  • Maintaining a healthy lifestyle through balanced nutrition, adequate sleep, and avoiding substances like alcohol and drugs can support mental health.
  • Engaging in hobbies or activities they enjoy, spending time with supportive friends and family, and seeking out community resources or support groups can also provide valuable social and emotional support.

What should someone do to prepare for starting psychiatric care?

To prepare for starting psychiatric care, you can take several steps to ensure a productive and successful experience:

  • Gather relevant information: Compile a list of your current medications, including dosages and any supplements you're taking. Also, gather information about your medical history, past psychiatric treatments, and any relevant family history of mental health conditions.
  • Reflect on your symptoms: Take some time to reflect on your symptoms, including when they started, how they've evolved, and how they impact your daily life. Be prepared to discuss any specific concerns or goals you have for treatment.
  • Set realistic expectations: Understand that building a therapeutic relationship and finding the right treatment approach may take time. Approach the process with patience and an open mind.
  • Prepare questions: Write down any questions or concerns you have about starting psychiatric care. This will help ensure that you cover everything you want to discuss during your session.
  • Consider treatment preferences: Think about any preferences you have regarding treatment approaches, such as therapy modalities or medication options. Being aware of your preferences can help guide the discussion with your psychiatrist.

Starting Psychiatry/medication

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Lynchburg, VA Psychiatry – Meet With Psychiatric NPs (Nurse Practitioners)

When someone needs medication for a mental health problem, psychiatric NPs have the certifications and credentials to provide and prescribe psychiatric medications that may enhance a client’s ability to manage their mental health condition(s).

Thriveworks Lynchburg Counseling is now offering online medication management for those clients who would benefit from psychiatric medications with their therapy.

Who May Need Medication Management?

Many people believe that only the most serious mental health disorders benefit from the medical interventions that a psychiatric NP can provide. Certainly, people who struggle with severe conditions such as schizophrenia benefit from medication, but so do many others.

Psychiatric medication may be useful in treating anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, and more. Thriveworks Lynchburg medication management specialists team up with clients, their therapists, and/or counselors to ensure that each individual receives the medication they need at the dose they need it.

Seeing a Psychiatric NP at Thriveworks Lynchburg Counseling

The team at Thriveworks Lynchburg believes that mental health services can benefit anyone, regardless of their particular circumstances. Many of our clients face serious mental health challenges. Others are growth-focused and want to achieve a particular goal or dream. Each of our clients is unique and each has the potential to grow and thrive. Many of our clients benefit from our medication management services.

If you would like a psychiatric nurse practitioner to prescribe, adjust, and monitor your psychiatric medications, know that Thriveworks Lynchburg Counseling now offers medication management.

The psychiatric nurse practitioners at Thriveworks Lynchburg are…

  1. Board-certified.
  2. Experienced.
  3. Client-focused.
  4. Kind and caring.

For some people, the financial costs of treatment are prohibitive. Thriveworks Lynchburg accepts many forms of insurance, and our office will help you know what insurance will and will not cover and if you will have expenses that insurance does not cover. Feel free to ask about insurance coverage when you call to schedule an appointment.

Schedule a Psychiatry Session with Thriveworks in Lynchburg, VA

If you’re ready to see the difference that a mental health professional can make, call our office in Lynchburg to get started. When you do, our support team will help you with the process: everything from setting up your insurance to booking your first session is made easy with their help.

And with support available seven days a week, we’ve taken the hassle out of everything. Thriveworks opens the door to exclusive benefits, including:

  • A fast response time from your provider’s office. Most of our clients have their first session within a week of calling in for the first time.
  • Flexible appointment options, including those in the evenings and on the weekends.
  • Being able to schedule your session online, or in person.
  • A wide range of accepted insurance options

Call Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Lynchburg—because there’s no reason to delay getting a professional’s help. With a provider’s support, you can reclaim your life from the mental health challenges standing in your way.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Virginia therapists and counselors accept 34 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • 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

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield DC | BCBS PPO

  • Carelon

  • Christus Health Plan Exchange

  • Christus Health Plan Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at Lynchburg
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

4.8 Learn about verified reviews
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My therapist has helped me a lot and I'm going to continue with my session to approve myself even more
Read more My therapist has helped me a lot and I'm going to continue with my session to approve myself even more
Natasha Feb 2024
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★★★★★
It was so difficult to find a therapist my daughter liked. So glad I made the initial call to Thriveworks. She was matched to a therapist that she finally talks to! She liked her so much that now my oldest daughter and I use her therapist as well. We love Lora!
Read more It was so difficult to find a therapist my daughter liked. So glad I made the initial call to Thriveworks. She was matched to a therapist that she finally talks to! She liked her so much that now my oldest daughter and I use her therapist as well. We love Lora!
Shannon Feb 2024
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★★★★★
It been comforting talking to someone who understands what you are going through.
Holly Jan 2024
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★★★★★
Lynn Lemmon is a wonderful therapist! I feel so comfortable with her!
Amy Dec 2023
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★★★★★
Kim is the absolute best counselor! She is very kind and caring and adapts to whatever works best for you personally. She does not use the typical counselor answers or “by the book” responses. She talks to you like you are a real person. She always make me feel like the things that I am going through are important and the feelings are valid. She provides a completely judgement free zone to talk about anything that is needed. She understands that things take time and she does not force you to talk about anything. She allows you to process in your own time. She has a way of working with me that allows me to fully trust her. Kim has a heart of Gold! You can tell throughout your sessions with her that this is more than just a job for her. You feel legitimately cared for by her. You can tell that she genuinely wants to help you to move through the things that are holding you back in life. She’s very encouraging and reassuring. Her genuine compassion and encouragement helps me feel like I am actually important and deserving of growth. I would highly recommend Kim as your counselor if you are looking for someone who will make you feel valued and heard and not like you are just another name on their client list! She has definitely made a huge impact on my life!
Read more Kim is the absolute best counselor! She is very kind and caring and adapts to whatever works best for you personally. She does not use the typical counselor answers or “by the book” responses. She talks to you like you are a real person. She always make me feel like the things that I am going through are important and the feelings are valid. She provides a completely judgement free zone to talk about anything that is needed. She understands that things take time and she does not force you to talk about anything. She allows you to process in your own time. She has a way of working with me that allows me to fully trust her. Kim has a heart of Gold! You can tell throughout your sessions with her that this is more than just a job for her. You feel legitimately cared for by her. You can tell that she genuinely wants to help you to move through the things that are holding you back in life. She’s very encouraging and reassuring. Her genuine compassion and encouragement helps me feel like I am actually important and deserving of growth. I would highly recommend Kim as your counselor if you are looking for someone who will make you feel valued and heard and not like you are just another name on their client list! She has definitely made a huge impact on my life!
Lynchburg Jul 2022
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★★★★★
Working with Dr. Tiffany Stephens has been so helpful! She is very approachable, easy to talk to, and genuinely cares about concerns and circumstances. She can help think through problems and works toward a better outlook and teaching real skills that help toward calmness and strength in the midst of complicated issues. She helps teach courage to be vulnerable in the moment, so I can learn patterns and work at replacing them with more healthy ones— her style of preparing clients to approach things differently makes all the difference when difficulty arises. I feel safe and confident (but not tight and overly-clinical) when talking with her. I absolutely recommend working with her if you are working toward a better you!
Read more Working with Dr. Tiffany Stephens has been so helpful! She is very approachable, easy to talk to, and genuinely cares about concerns and circumstances. She can help think through problems and works toward a better outlook and teaching real skills that help toward calmness and strength in the midst of complicated issues. She helps teach courage to be vulnerable in the moment, so I can learn patterns and work at replacing them with more healthy ones— her style of preparing clients to approach things differently makes all the difference when difficulty arises. I feel safe and confident (but not tight and overly-clinical) when talking with her. I absolutely recommend working with her if you are working toward a better you!
Lynchburg Dec 2021
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★★★★★
Dr. Tiffany Stephens is an amazing therapist. She is engaging as well as empathetic. I highly recommend Tiffany for anyone looking for a highly skilled and compassionate therapist.
Read more Dr. Tiffany Stephens is an amazing therapist. She is engaging as well as empathetic. I highly recommend Tiffany for anyone looking for a highly skilled and compassionate therapist.
Lynchburg Sep 2021
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★★★★★
Bryan Hunsley has been a great help in providing counseling to myself and my husband! He begins our ZOOM sessions on time. Bryan is great at his job in that he is easy to talk to and nonjudgmental. His feedback is even tempered (appropriate, positive and welcoming), plus clear and easy to understand. My husband and I feel that Bryan provides sensitive care and treats us both with ultimate respect! He is flexible in that he can easily switch gears according to the urgency of our needs for any particular session and is quick to offer any needed support between sessions. He provides a professional high quality of care that is also relaxing and informative. I am more than satisfied with his services being provided and find myself looking forward to the next session! Bryan has and continues to strengthen our marital wellness with his superb counseling expertise!
Read more Bryan Hunsley has been a great help in providing counseling to myself and my husband! He begins our ZOOM sessions on time. Bryan is great at his job in that he is easy to talk to and nonjudgmental. His feedback is even tempered (appropriate, positive and welcoming), plus clear and easy to understand. My husband and I feel that Bryan provides sensitive care and treats us both with ultimate respect! He is flexible in that he can easily switch gears according to the urgency of our needs for any particular session and is quick to offer any needed support between sessions. He provides a professional high quality of care that is also relaxing and informative. I am more than satisfied with his services being provided and find myself looking forward to the next session! Bryan has and continues to strengthen our marital wellness with his superb counseling expertise!
Lynchburg Sep 2021
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Lynchburg is located on Jefferson St. in the heart of the downtown area. The James River runs directly behind our building, which we share with Zola’s Beauty Studio and Stimulus Adverstising and Web Design.

Phone number

(434) 771-0495

Languages spoken by VA providers

  • English
  • Spanish
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