Medication Management in Virginia Beach

Medication can be one piece of a much bigger plan, not a replacement for the rest of your care. If therapy alone hasn't been enough, or you're starting to wonder whether something like ADHD, anxiety, or depression needs more than talk therapy, our psychiatric team offers medication management for children, adolescents, and adults across Virginia Beach and the surrounding 757 area.

Unlike counseling-only practices, we can evaluate, diagnose, and manage medication under the same roof as your therapist, so nothing gets lost between separate providers. If you're already working with one of our therapists, your psychiatric provider can coordinate directly with them rather than starting from scratch.

Signs Medication Management Might Be Worth Exploring

✔ Therapy alone hasn't fully resolved your symptoms

✔ Ongoing anxiety, depression, or mood swings affecting daily life

✔ A new or existing ADHD diagnosis that could benefit from medication

✔ Sleep, focus, or energy changes tied to a mental health condition

✔ Wanting a second opinion on a current psychiatric medication

✔ A teen or child showing behavioral or emotional changes

✔ Managing a mental health condition alongside physical health concerns

✔ Wanting therapy and medication coordinated by the same practice

Psychiatric Medication Management in Virginia Beach: What to Expect

Medication management starts with a full psychiatric evaluation covering your history, current symptoms, and any medications you've already tried. From there, your provider builds a personalized, evidence-based treatment plan and schedules follow-up visits to monitor how it's working, adjusting as needed. It's an ongoing outpatient relationship, not a one-time prescription.

Medication is often most effective alongside therapy. The National Institute of Mental Health notes that medications are frequently used in combination with psychotherapy rather than on their own. Many of our patients pair medication management with support from our anxiety therapists or our trauma therapy team.

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Meet Our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistants in Virginia Beach

Our medication management team includes a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and physician assistants trained at Eastern Virginia Medical School, treating patients across the lifespan.

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Courtney Williams, PMHNP-BC

  • Courtney Williams is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 12 years of experience in nursing. She joined the Beach Counseling Center team in September 2024 and provides compassionate care to children and adults aged 8 and up. Courtney offers both in-office and telehealth appointments and is currently accepting new patients.

    • ADHD

    • Anxiety

    • Bipolar Disorder

    • Depression

    • Impulse Control Disorder

    • Mood Disorders

    • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

    • Psychosis

    • Thinking Disorders

    • Trauma and PTSD

    • Sentara

    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Tricare

    • Cigna

    • Aetna

    • United Behavioral Health

    • Medicare

    • Medicaid

    • United HealthCare/Optum

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Treats Individuals Ages 18+

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Eric Lange, PA-C

  • Eric Lange is a Tidewater native and a nationally certified physician assistant trained at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Known for his approachable and respectful demeanor, Eric is committed to walking alongside his patients on their mental health journeys. He offers in-office and telehealth appointments for individuals aged 16 and older and is currently accepting new patients.

    • ADHD

    • Anxiety

    • Bipolar Disorder

    • Depression

    • Mood Disorders

    • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

    • Trauma and PTSD

    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Tricare

    • Cigna

    • Aetna

    • United Behavioral Health

    • Medicare

    • Medicaid

    • United HealthCare/Optum

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Treats Individuals Ages 16+

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Heather Richardson, PA-C

  • Heather Richardson brings a unique background to her work in mental health, having earned her master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Eastern Virginia Medical School after a career in law. As a dedicated member of the Virginia State Bar, she previously served as a Certified Guardian ad Litem, representing children and incapacitated adults.

    Heather offers attentive and respectful care, specializing in the treatment of ADHD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders. She is also certified to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. Heather provides in-office and telehealth appointments and is currently accepting new patients.

    • ADHD

    • Anxiety

    • Bipolar Disorder

    • Depression

    • PTSD

    • Psychotic Disorders

    • Sentara

    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Tricare

    • Cigna

    • Aetna

    • United Behavioral Health

    • Medicare

    • Medicaid

    • United HealthCare/Optum

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Treats Individuals Ages 18+

Mental Health Medication Management in Virginia Beach, VA

Our providers treat children, teens, and adults, starting as young as age 8, for conditions including ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, and psychotic disorders. Whether you're in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, or elsewhere across Virginia, in-person appointments are available at our Laskin Road office, while telehealth appointments allow you to meet with the same providers from wherever you are in Virginia.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Therapy focuses on talking through patterns, emotions, and coping skills with a therapist. Medication management is an ongoing relationship with a psychiatric provider who evaluates whether medication could help and monitors how it's working. Many patients do both at once.

  • No. You can start medication management on its own, though many patients find combining it with therapy gives the best results. If you'd like both, we can help coordinate care between your psychiatric provider and a therapist on our team.

  • Our providers treat ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, OCD, PTSD, and psychotic disorders, among other mental health concerns. Your provider will talk through your specific symptoms to determine whether medication is a good fit.

  • Yes. Depending on the provider, we see patients as young as 8, with age ranges varying by clinician. Our team will match you with a provider who treats your child's age group.

  • Yes, all of our medication management providers offer both in-office and telehealth appointments, so you can choose whichever fits your schedule.

  • We work with most major insurance plans, and our team will verify your specific behavioral health benefits before your appointment. Self-pay rates are available if you prefer not to use insurance or don't have in-network coverage.

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