Medication management
Support that considers the whole picture
Medication can be one part of a thoughtful mental health care plan. Our nurse practitioners take time to understand your symptoms, health history, goals, and current needs so you can make informed decisions about what feels right for you.
Serving clients in Fredericksburg, Alexandria, Fairfax, Washington, D.C., and through telehealth across Virginia.
When medication may be worth considering
Medication support can be helpful when symptoms begin affecting your mood, focus, sleep, relationships, work, or ability to manage daily life. It may also be worth exploring when therapy alone has not provided enough relief, or when you want to better understand all of your treatment options.
You may be looking for support with:
Anxiety, panic, or constant worry
Depression, low energy, or loss of interest
ADHD, focus, or executive functioning concerns
Mood changes or emotional instability
Sleep concerns connected to mental health
Trauma-related symptoms
Ongoing symptoms that feel difficult to manage
Questions about starting, adjusting, or continuing medication
Our approach
Thoughtful medication support built around you
Medication management is not simply about writing a prescription. Your nurse practitioner will take time to understand your symptoms, health history, current medications, daily routines, and treatment goals before making recommendations.
The focus is on using the lowest effective dose and the fewest medications necessary. Care may also include conversations about sleep, nutrition, movement, supplements, and other factors that can support your overall well-being.
What medication management can support
A clearer path toward feeling more like yourself
Medication management can help reduce symptoms, improve day-to-day functioning, and create more room for the work you are doing in therapy and daily life.
Symptom relief
Reduce the intensity or frequency of symptoms that are disrupting daily life.
Greater stability
Support more consistent mood, energy, focus, and emotional regulation.
More informed decisions
Better understand your options, ask questions, and make choices with ongoing guidance.
What to expect
A thoughtful process with room to adjust
Medication management begins with a comprehensive evaluation of your symptoms, health history, current medications, and treatment goals. Your nurse practitioner will answer questions, talk through possible options, and help you understand what to expect before moving forward.
Follow-up appointments provide space to review how you are feeling, monitor side effects, and make adjustments when needed. Visits may be more frequent at first, then spaced farther apart once your treatment plan feels stable.
Start with a full evaluation
Review your symptoms, history, current medications, and goals for care.
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Create a personalized plan
Talk through options and choose a treatment approach that feels appropriate.
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Check in and adjust
Monitor progress, discuss side effects, and make changes when needed.
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Meet our nurse practitioners
Care from providers who take time to listen
Our nurse practitioners provide thoughtful, personalized medication support with attention to your symptoms, health history, questions, and goals. They work collaboratively with you and can coordinate with your therapist when appropriate and with your permission.
Kristen Ritenour
Nurse Practitioner
Kristen provides personalized medication support for children, teens, and adults, with a focus on easing symptoms and supporting everyday well-being.
Ching Hon
Nurse Practitioner & Services Director
Ching takes a thoughtful, holistic approach to medication management, helping clients create personalized plans that support their goals and overall well-being.
Care that fits your life
Medication support in person
and online
Medication management is available at select Healthy Minds locations, with telehealth appointments offered throughout Virginia. Our First Impressions Team can help you find the provider, location, and appointment format that best fits your needs.
Connect virtually
Access medication management through secure telehealth appointments across Virginia.
Meet in person
Schedule appointments at a Healthy Minds location offering medication services.
Coordinate your care
With your permission, your nurse practitioner can collaborate with your therapist or other providers.
Frequently asked questions
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Your nurse practitioner will review your symptoms, health history, current medications, and treatment goals. You will also have time to ask questions and talk through possible options before deciding what feels right.
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Appointments may be more frequent when you are starting or adjusting medication. Once your treatment plan feels stable, follow-ups may be spaced farther apart.
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No. The first appointment is an evaluation and conversation. Your nurse practitioner will help you understand your options and make recommendations based on your needs.
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Yes. Medication and therapy can be used together, and your nurse practitioner can collaborate with your therapist when appropriate and with your permission.
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Yes. Medication support is available for children, teens, and adults, depending on provider availability and fit.
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Yes. Telehealth medication management is available throughout Virginia, with in-person care offered at select Healthy Minds locations.
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Our First Impressions Team can help you find a nurse practitioner based on your needs, age, location, scheduling preferences, and preferred appointment format.
Explore your options
Medication support can start with a thoughtful conversation
You do not need to know exactly what you want before reaching out. Whether you are considering medication for the first time or looking for more personalized follow-up care, support is available.
Our First Impressions Team will help you find the right therapist and next step.