Meet Our Providers
Each patient is a unique individual and should be treated as such. Work together with the patient to achieve patient’s desired goal while respecting the patient’s preferences. Provide patients and families with accurate and detailed information about their diagnosis to empower them to participate in their care. Beata Sims is a double Board-Certified Advance Nurse Practitioner. She launched her career in 2007 and received her Master’s Degree in Primary Care and a Post Master’s Degree in Psychiatric Mental Health. Her approach is based on integrative psychiatry including She enjoys working with a variety of age groups and provides 100% confidential and non-judgmental environment. She is licensed to practice statewide and conduct visits by a video call from the safety and comfort of your home. Telepsychiatry makes it possible to get support from anywhere. Beata has helped thousands of people to regain their health with appropriate medication and therapy. She speaks English and Polish. “Life is like a camera. Just focus on what’s important, capture the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don’t work out, just take another shot.” Richard Branson Master’s Degree in Primary Care Brent Burhite is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in the state of Virginia who has over 24 years of healthcare experience. He has worked as a nursing assistant, EMT, Registered Nurse and PMHNP. He specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood disorders, sleep disturbances and helping individuals cope with overall life stressors. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Minot State University in 2005 and his Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in 2018 and is currently serving in the United States Air Force. Brent emphasizes the use of evidence based psychopharmacology coupled with cognitive behavioral strategies to treat mental health symptoms. He strongly believes in a holistic approach to mental health care and stresses interprofessional collaboration with peers to meet unique client needs. He is a firm believer that medication management is only a portion of treating mental health concerns and will help clients utilize all resources available to meet their treatment objectives. Brent seeks to form an authentic relationship with his clients in order to achieve therapeutic goals. He understands that building a strong client/provider relationship is key to successful treatment and strives to create an honest, open and comfortable atmosphere to foster growth and healing. Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences Bridget U. Famogun is a compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She holds a Master of Science degree as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) PMHNP, and she is Board Certified. Before becoming PMHNP, Bridget was a Psychiatric Registered Nurse for eight years with a history of working in the hospital & clinical Trial care setting. Bridget completed her Master's in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Walden University and graduated with honors. Bridget earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia, in 2010, and has worked in the nursing field since then. Bridget is skilled in Psychiatric Assessment, Psychiatric Diagnoses and Medication Management, Health Promotion, Crisis Intervention, Clinical Supervision, and Healthcare Management. Bridget has a passion for working with vulnerable populations. She is a firm believer in a holistic approach to treating disturbances in mental health that can involve medication management, psychotherapy, and alternative treatment modalities. Additionally, Bridget is interested in working with patients with eating disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder, and talk therapy. Moreover, she is proficient in working with adult ADD, psychotic, mood, self-esteem, stress management, anger management, and anxiety disorders. Bridget's main goal and focus as a PMHNP at Thriveworks is to grow and connect her knowledge and understanding of the brain's biology and interconnections, with the neuropathology of psychiatric illnesses and psychotherapy and prescriptive practice. Walden University **Camille offers services in Spanish. Camille is a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the state of Virginia who has experience working with children and adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, psychosis and dementia. She completed her Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing at Virginia Commonwealth University. She also holds a minor in Spanish and certificate in Community Engagement. Camille is a culturally sensitive and queer-affirming provider. She has a special interest in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders as well as alternative and complementary medicines. Camille seeks to establish a genuine relationship with you and collaborate on creating a treatment plan that is both evidence based and centered on you. It will focus on meeting your goals and improving quality of life. Virginia Commonwealth University Catherine Ben-Agu is a board certified licensed Psychiatric Nurse practitioner in the state of Virginia who has 10 years of experience in nursing, six of which are focused in psychiatry. Catherine attended Walden University where she completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and master’s degree in psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner. Through her many years of experience, she has been able to partner with children, adolescents, adults, as well as geriatric clients who seek help with diverse psychiatric problems. Catherine specializes in facilitating significant improvement in their presenting symptoms through proper assessment, accurate diagnoses, prescriptions, treatment, and evaluation. She is experienced in various psychiatric disorders including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, ADD, personality disorders, SUD, eating disorders, suicidal ideation, and many more. Through great interpersonal and communication skills, Catherine is able to establish trust, and communicate with clients in a therapeutic manner that upholds respect and preserves client’s dignity and autonomy. She is culturally competent, nonjudgmental, and uses compassion, empathy, and active listening in all her interaction with clients. Catherine desires to collaborate with you in a caring/therapeutic relationship aimed to provide support, assist you in building your strengths as well as meet your healthcare goals of living a healthier more fulfilling life. Walden University Crystal Miller-Williams is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner who is qualified to practice in both primary and psychiatry; diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication for children, adolescents, and adults. Some of her practice specialties include (but not limited to) ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, and Schizophrenia. Over the course of ten years of medical practice, Crystal has had the privilege of working in many practice areas, including primary care, family practice, gynecology, and internal medicine. Crystal prefers the patient centered approach, along with the integration of therapy, daily physical movement and improved sleep practices as foundations for care. Overall Crystal tends to be more conservative in her prescribing practices, especially in regards to prescribing controlled substances such as benzodiazepines. University of Michigan-Flint Dana Thompson is a Virginia-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 6 years of experience helping adults of all ages to improve their well-being and enhance their quality of life. Dana offers individual or group therapy for those experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, PTSD, and grief. She specializes in working with people who are experiencing unexpected life transitions due to illness, injury, role identity change, separation/divorce, or other types of loss. Dana completed her Master of Social Work degree through the University of Southern California. She has also received specialized training for work with older adults and the military/veteran population. Dana enjoys the opportunity to collaborate with clients, using a person-centered approach, as they pursue their goals and improve their well-being. She creatively integrates evidence-based intervention strategies, including Cognitive Behavioral Theory, Relational Life Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Problem-Solving Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Mental Health Integrative Medicine. Dana often incorporates Positive Psychology practices and mindfulness techniques as part of the holistic approach to the care she offers. Dana excels at providing clients with individualized therapeutic support as they find solutions and learn effective tools for coping with their unique stressors. Everyone faces challenges in their lives, points when they feel that they need help in navigating their life’s journey. Dana feels privileged to have the opportunity to walk along-side clients, empowering them to choose their own path to follow as they make their way through the challenges they are experiencing. It is Dana’s hope that her clients won’t just survive a personal crisis or stressor, but that they will move past it and thrive! University of Southern California Fawn Workman is a dual-board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner in the state of Virginia, and has more than 20 years of nursing experience in providing biopsychosocial care to patients and families of all ages and stages. Fawn’s experience as both a ‘physical’ and ‘mental’ health NP assists her in her holistic approach to care. She completed her Bachelors in Nursing at Liberty University, and both her Master’s in Nursing degree (FNP) and post-master’s psychiatry specialization (PMHNP) at Frontier Nursing University. Fawn desires to work with you to develop a plan for treatment. She prescribes medication, when appropriate, as an add-on to non-medication therapies. These may include (as indicated and accepted by you): counseling and behavioral therapies; lifestyle, social, spiritual, and self-care needs; consideration of possible underlying medical/ health needs and conditions that can contribute to symptoms (in collaboration with your medical care providers); meditation/ prayer; and other therapies. Fawn recognizes that most people, at some point, have rough patches in life. Seeking help is not a sign of weakness. She encourages you to reach out and discuss the issues that are most important to you on your path towards mental wellness, and together help you realize and strengthen your abilities, and work towards meeting your goals. Frontier Nursing University Germaine is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner certified to provide mental health and substance abuse services to patients across the lifespan. She has over 12 years of experience working as a nurse in the mental health specialty. She has special interest in mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD and substance use disorders. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing and her Master of Science in Nursing from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is a member of American Psychiatric Nurses Association, the American Nurses Association, and the Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society. As a dedicated and compassionate provider, she provides patient centered care that respects each patient's unique physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and environmental strengths and challenges. She works with patients to explore the root cause of problems and the best treatment plan for meeting the patient’s goal. This can include medications, psychotherapy or combination of both. Life is full of challenges that can be difficult to overcome without inner strength, effective coping skills, and a good support system. Germaine strives to provide every patient with the support, skills, and unconditional respect they need as they embark on their journey to wellness and recovery. Virginia Commonwealth University Kamillah Gray is a Resident in Counseling in the state of Virginia who has experience working with adolescents and young adults with depression, anxiety, life transitions, and the LGBTIQA+ population. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Christopher Newport University and received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Kamillah works from a person centered foundation, utilizing cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, solution focused, and mindfulness techniques in therapy to meet the needs of the client. She uses a lot of collaborative work with individuals, and focuses on what you desire to get out of counseling. Kamillah believes that the relationship with the client is the most important part of the process. Kamillah desires to build a genuine, empathetic, and warm connection with you in order to help you build on your current strengths and guide you towards your goals. University of Colorado Colorado Springs Kat Milberger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a fellow human being! Kat is committed to embracing life and helping others to work through life’s challenges to rediscover empowerment, joy, and connectedness. Kat understands that we cannot always choose the cards we are dealt; sometimes we deal with fear, loss, rejection, isolation, stress, anxiety, and pain due to personal or societal events that we have no control over. In counseling sessions, Kat can help you unpack, examine, and better understand the weight that you are carrying so that you can let go of things that you don’t need and build the tools to carry the rest with greater ease. Kat works through a mindfulness, culturally-affirming and trauma-informed lens and has a Cognitive Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Sensorimotor background. They use dialogue, mind-body work, and creative therapies to help you non-judgmentally explore, be curious about, process, and make changes to your patterns of thinking, feeling, and doing. Kat earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Studio Art at William and Mary and a Master’s in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. In Kat’s spare time, they enjoy live music, art and poetry, exploring nature, lifting weights, skating, and working on their camper van. “Investing in your own healing can be intimidating and overwhelming, but it has the capacity to open your life up in profound ways. I look forward to witnessing your growth and transformation.” Virginia Commonwealth University Katherine Hughes is a dual, board-certified Nurse practitioner with specialties in family and psychiatric mental health. She received her undergraduate nursing degree from Georgetown University in 1996, her masters in family specialty in 2012 from George Mason University, her post master's certificate in psychiatric mental health specialty in 2019 from George Mason University and her doctorate from Maryville University in 2015. Katherine's goal is to build a collaborative relationship with patients, listen to their unique needs and implement a plan that affects positive change. She utilizes a combination of medication management and psychotherapy when necessary, implementing cognitive behavioral, mindfulness and solution focused therapy techniques. As a nurse practitioner, Katherine looks at and values the whole person when considering treatment goals. George Mason University Lakeisha Grayer is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia with 10 years of experience working in partnership with adults, couples, children/adolescents and teens seeking help with depression, stress-management, anxiety, adjustment issues, transitions, and relationship issues. Lakeisha received her bachelor’s in psychology from Norfolk State University and received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Trinity Washington University. Lakeisha utilizes person-centered, strengths-based, solution- focused, and reality-based approaches to therapy to support the client in gaining insight and the necessary skills to get through difficult times and situations. Lakeisha has a unique ability to rapport build with client’s while also gently challenging unhealthy thought patterns/behaviors and offering new ways of thinking and approaching problems. Lakeisha will provide a warm and genuine space and seeks to establish a trusting and meaningful relationships with her clients to build on your strengths, goals, identity, value, and self-worth. Meghan Rise is a licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the state of Virginia who has been working in psychiatric care since 2013. Meghan has worked in many different capacities as a mental health provider including working with adults, children, and families across the lifespan. She received her Bachelor of Science and her Master of Science in Nursing from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. Meghan is highly experienced in medication management and treatment for clients struggling with depression, anxiety, and mood disorders, as well as a variety of individual mental health disorders. She believes medication is a tool to help cope with mental health disorders and can be highly effective when paired with other treatments such as therapy. Meghan’s strength is listening to your needs and finding solutions to help meet your goals. She aims to build a warm and respectful partnership with each of her clients. She looks forward to working with you! Virginia Commonwealth University I believe in a holistic approach when it comes to treating my patients. I want to treat the person in their entirety; meaning therapy and medication management. I believe these are the building blocks for an excellent treatment plan and quality of life. Virginia Commonwealth University Medication Management Do you find yourself feeling sad or anxious for no particular reason? Do you find yourself feeling unfulfilled, empty, stressed or discouraged? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed and wish you had help managing your life and all of its challenges? If this resonates with you, you have come to the right place! I provide a compassionate, safe and judgement free place where you can express your deepest thoughts and feelings and together we can explore options to resolve the challenges you are facing and begin the process of healing. I will provide support and listen to your needs so together we can create positive change. I come from a diverse background, and I am available to offer therapy services in Urdu, Hindi, and English. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Virginia. I have extensive experience working with adults seeking help for an array of disorders and issues such as anxiety, depression, stress management, substance use as well as individuals with serious mental illness. I have completed both my Bachelor's of Psychology and Master's in Social Work from George Mason University. I will work with you to figure out what you need and want to work on, and help identify and make changes in your life so that you can become the best version of yourself. I don't believe "one size fits all", and I use an assortment of therapeutic techniques based on the presenting needs of the client. I believe in a client-centered approach and believe it is always important to meet the client where they are at. Whether you have previously been in therapy or are new to therapy, it can be difficult to ask for help, so if you’re ready to make a change for the better, I would be honored to assist you in that journey. If you feel like we would be a good fit do not hesitate to reach out to begin your healing, I look forward to speaking to you. George Mason University Sunny Kim is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in the state of Virginia who has 3 years of experience working with the adults who are seeking assistance with psychotropic medication management for depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia and substance abuse. Sunny received his Master of Science in Nursing at Virginia Commonwealth University and is experienced in psychiatry and addiction medicine. Sunny utilizes trauma informed care model to create collaborative environments to provide the needs of every unique individual. Previous experiences in psychiatry and addiction medicine enables Sunny to practice without the stigma against mental health and addiction with evidence based care. Sunny seeks to establish a stigma free relationship to assist you in building the strength that you need to live the meaningful life that you desire. Virginia Commonwealth University Suvi Hyytiainen was born in Finland. Suvi completed her undergraduate nursing degree in Finland and has worked in Finland, Sweden and the United Kingdom prior to moving to the United States. Suvi has completed the graduate nursing degrees in the United States. Suvi is a board-certified adult geriatric and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Suvi believes in humanistic philosophy of holistic care for both mind and body and has a commitment to individualized and comprehensive care for the patients. In her free time, Suvi enjoys outdoors, hiking with her friends and rescue Australian Cattle dog, Topi. Wilkes University Walden University Pirkanmaa Polytechnic Uche Umejei is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and is licensed in the State of Virginia with over 20 years’ experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has been working in Mental Health and Behavioral Services for over 10 years. She is experienced in treating adults with both medical and mental illnesses. Being both Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, she applies integrative health care model in dealing with her patients. Uche completed her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing at Norfolk State University, Master’s degree at Hampton University as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Doctorate degree at Old Dominion University, all in Virginia. She completed her Post Master’s degree at the University of New Hampshire as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, (PMHNP). In her training as a PMHNP, she acquired extensive knowledge with children’s and adults’ mental health care such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Bipolar disorder, substance abuse and Insomnia. Uche focuses on evaluating and diagnosing patients, along with treating them with psychotherapies. She prescribes medications and focuses on a holistic approach to healthcare. She diagnoses mental health issues, including substance abuse, depression, PTSD, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, anxiety disorder for both adults and children. With you working with her, she will be able to manage your mental illness and get you back to living your normal life. She is responsible for assessing your mental health status by studying your medical history, performing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and identify risk factors that might be affecting your mental health. She manages your medications and ensures that your medications are accomplishing their intended job and also manage whatever side effects they may have. She is compassionate and empathetic. She educates and informs patients and their families about mental health issues and steps they can take to boost their care. She takes care of mental illness of patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics and all people between. She determines most effective plan of care by utilizing the knowledge of psychotherapy modalities and psychopharmacology, and in collaboration with other professionals to provide the best treatment for the patient. She feels rewarded when she sees the changes and growth in her patients that she has facilitated. Hampton University Old Dominion University Chinyere is a Board Certified licensed, Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a BSN degree from Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA, an MSN degree from the University of Cincinnati, Ohio and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA—all with honors. Chinyere has 13 years of healthcare experience with 12 years of that as a psychiatric nurse and 7 years of experience as a nurse practitioner, providing psychiatric evaluation, treatment and medication management to patients with varying degrees of mental illness, in inpatient/outpatient settings. In addition, Chinyere has worked in a major community mental health system alongside nursing homes and feels comfortable working with a variety of mental and behavioral health conditions, including serious mental illnesses She has expertise in treating mainly adult patients, but can work with adolescent patients as well. She treats patients with disorders that include anxiety, depression, personality disorders, ADHD, PTSD, substance abuse, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Chinyere’s approach to care of her patients is straightforward and clear. She is very professional, caring, respectful and strives to offer personalized mental health services. Chinyere seeks to build a lasting therapeutic relationship with you, while showing empathy with listening ears to your mental health concerns. Chinyere’s goal is to provide every patient with the highest quality care while empowering them to live a successful, fulfilled life, alongside being in control of their mental health.
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$100: Follow-upAfua Ayim, PMHNP
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$100: Follow-upBeata Sims, PMHNP, ARNP, MSN
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Post Master’s Degree in Psychiatric Mental Health.Specialties
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$100: Follow-upBrent Burhite, PMHNP
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$100: Follow-upBridget Famogun, PMHNP-BC
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$100: Follow-upCamille Brenke, PMHNP
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$100: Follow-upCatherine Ben-Agu, PMHNP-BC
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$100: Follow-upCrystal Miller-Williams, PMHNP
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Dana Thompson, LCSW
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$100: Follow-upFawn Workman, APRN, FNP-C, PHMNP-BC
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$100: Follow-upGermaine Kelley-Pope, PMHNP-BC
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Kamillah Gray, Resident in Counseling
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Kat Milberger, LCSW
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$100: Follow-upKatherine Hughes, PMHNP
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Maryville UniversitySpecialties
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Lakeisha Grayer, LPC
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$100: Follow-upMeghan Rise, PMHNP-BC
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$100: Follow-upNicole Powers, PMHNP-BC
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Sonia Altaf, LCSW
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$100: Follow-upSung “Sunny” Cheol Kim, PMHNP-BC
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$100: Follow-upSuvi Hyytiainen, A-GNP, PMHNP
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Master of Science in Nursing, Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
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$100: Follow-upUche Umejei, PMHNP
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Family Nurse Practitioner
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$100: Follow-upChinyere Ugwanyi, DNP, PMHNP
