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Lisa Abrams

Psychiatric Mental Health NP(She/Her/ Hers)
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Medication management, Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Lisa has been has been a nurse for 34 years. For over 12 years she has been a nurse practitioner. Her experience includes: child/adolescent out patient services, residential services, In-Patient Mental health Seervices, Partial Outpatient Mental Health Services and Outpatient mental health services.

My approach to therapy

Lisa believes in a holistic approach. She believes in a combination of therapy, medical health maintenance, supportive therapy and medication can be helpful in the healing process. The patient, any involved family and the provider will come up with a treatment plan to manage symptoms that can include anxiety, impule control, focus and depression.

What you can expect from me

A client can expect learn new coping skills and revisit positive coping skills to help them cope, be aware of triggers. medication that will help them stabilize while being educated on potential side effects, adverse reaction, risk vs benefits and on-label/ off label use of psychotropic medications being prescribed.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Holistic, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at University of Delaware, Other - Masters at Helene School of Nursing
  • License type
    NP (Nurse Practitioner) (Virginia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Family issues, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychotic Disorders, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Multi-Systemic (MST), Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Modification
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Children, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    1011 East Main Street Suite 310
    Richmond, VA 23219