Counseling, Therapy & Psychiatric Medication Management in Stafford, Virginia
Mental Health Care for Children, Teens, Adults & Families in Stafford County
At Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center, we provide compassionate, individualized mental health care for children, adolescents, adults, and families throughout Stafford County and surrounding Northern Virginia communities.
Our Stafford office offers in-person counseling and psychotherapy, along with in-person child, adolescent, and young adult psychiatric medication management with Kristy Wade, DNP, PMHNP-BC.
We also offer telehealth psychiatric evaluations and medication management through our broader Virginia psychiatric team.
Located at 2052 Richmond Highway, Suite 201, Stafford, VA 22554, our office provides access to mental health services for individuals and families in Stafford, North Stafford, Aquia Harbour, Garrisonville, and surrounding communities.
Whether you're looking for a therapist in Stafford, seeking psychiatric care for your child or teenager, or exploring online medication management, our team can help you find an appropriate provider.
Ready to get started? Call (540) 699-0226 to request an appointment.
Counseling & Therapy Services in Stafford, VA
Our Stafford office provides outpatient counseling and psychotherapy for individuals experiencing emotional, behavioral, developmental, and relationship concerns.
Our clinical team includes Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), and clinicians practicing under appropriate supervision while working toward independent licensure.
We recognize that each patient has unique experiences, strengths, and treatment goals. Our clinicians work collaboratively with patients to develop individualized approaches to care.
Individual Therapy for Adults
Individual counseling offers a confidential, supportive environment to explore personal concerns, understand patterns of thinking and behavior, and develop healthier coping strategies.
Our Stafford counseling services may address concerns such as:
Anxiety and excessive worry
Depression and mood-related concerns
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
ADHD and executive functioning challenges
Stress management and burnout
Grief, loss, and major life transitions
Relationship and interpersonal difficulties
Emotional regulation and self-esteem
Our intake team can help patients identify a Stafford therapist whose experience and availability align with their needs.
Child & Adolescent Counseling
Children and teenagers experience unique emotional, behavioral, social, and developmental challenges.
Our practice includes therapists who work with younger patients and their families to address concerns such as:
Childhood anxiety and depression
ADHD and attention-related difficulties
Emotional regulation challenges
Behavioral concerns
School-related stress
Peer relationships and social difficulties
Family transitions and adjustment concerns
Self-esteem and confidence
Treatment approaches are individualized according to each child's age, presenting concerns, and developmental needs.
Family & Relationship Counseling
Family relationships and interpersonal connections can be affected by communication difficulties, conflict, stress, and changing life circumstances.
Resilience offers counseling services that may help individuals, couples, and families strengthen communication, navigate challenges, and develop healthier relationship patterns.
Availability of specific couples and family counseling services depends on clinician specialization.
Therapy for Anxiety, Depression & Trauma
Anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms can affect daily functioning, relationships, academic performance, and overall well-being.
Our Stafford therapists provide individualized counseling to help patients better understand their experiences, strengthen coping skills, and work toward meaningful treatment goals.
Depending on the provider's training and specialization, treatment may incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and other evidence-informed therapeutic approaches.
In-Person Child, Adolescent & Young Adult Psychiatry in Stafford, VA
Finding psychiatric care for children, teenagers, and young adults can be challenging, particularly when families are seeking specialized medication management close to home.
At Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center, we provide in-person psychiatric evaluations and medication management at our Stafford office with Kristy Wade, DNP, PMHNP-BC.
Kristy specializes in psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and young adults ages 6–28.
Her services provide Stafford-area families with access to psychiatric assessment, individualized medication treatment planning, and ongoing follow-up appointments.
Meet Kristy Wade, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Child, Adolescent & Young Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Kristy Wade is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 20 years of experience across diverse healthcare settings.
She specializes in psychiatric care for children, teenagers, college-age patients, and young adults ages 6–28.
Kristy's clinical focus includes ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, and other psychiatric concerns affecting younger patients.
Her approach emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based, and individualized psychiatric care, with treatment recommendations tailored to each patient's developmental stage, strengths, needs, and goals.
For younger patients, Kristy also recognizes the importance of collaboration with parents and caregivers when clinically appropriate.
Kristy provides:
In-person psychiatric evaluations in Stafford, Virginia
Child and adolescent psychiatric medication management
Young adult psychiatric care
ADHD evaluation and medication management
Anxiety and depression medication management
Ongoing medication monitoring and follow-up
Telehealth psychiatric appointments throughout Virginia
In-Person Location: 2052 Richmond Highway, Suite 201, Stafford, VA 22554
Ages Served: 6–28
ADHD Psychiatry & Medication Management for Children and Teens
ADHD can affect attention, organization, impulse control, emotional regulation, school performance, relationships, and everyday functioning.
Kristy provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management for children, teenagers, and young adults experiencing ADHD-related concerns.
Treatment planning considers the patient's developmental stage, individual symptoms, and any co-occurring mental health concerns.
Medication may be recommended when clinically appropriate following an individualized evaluation.
Psychiatric Treatment for Anxiety, Depression & Mood Disorders
Anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns can affect children and teenagers differently than adults.
Symptoms may influence school performance, relationships, sleep, behavior, emotional regulation, and family functioning.
Kristy provides individualized psychiatric care for younger patients experiencing these concerns, including medication evaluation, treatment planning, and ongoing follow-up.
Supporting Children, Teens & Families
Psychiatric care for younger patients often involves consideration of family relationships, developmental needs, school functioning, and other factors affecting mental health.
Kristy works collaboratively with patients and, when appropriate, parents and caregivers to develop treatment plans that support each patient's individual needs.
Looking for child or adolescent psychiatric medication management in Stafford, VA? Contact our scheduling team to learn more about in-person appointments with Kristy Wade, DNP, PMHNP-BC.
Telehealth Psychiatry & Medication Management Throughout Virginia
In addition to in-person psychiatric care with Kristy Wade, Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center offers telehealth psychiatric evaluations and medication management through our broader Virginia psychiatric team.
Telehealth allows eligible patients to meet remotely with psychiatric providers through secure video appointments.
Patients living in Stafford, Fredericksburg, Prince William County, and throughout Virginia may explore telehealth psychiatric services based on provider availability and individual clinical needs.
Online Psychiatric Services Available
Our telehealth psychiatric services may include:
Initial psychiatric evaluations
Medication consultations and treatment planning
ADHD medication evaluation and management
Anxiety and depression medication management
Treatment of mood-related concerns
Ongoing medication monitoring
Psychiatric follow-up appointments
Coordination with psychotherapy providers when clinically appropriate
Psychiatric medication is prescribed when clinically indicated following an individualized evaluation.
Meet Our Virginia Telehealth Psychiatrists & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
Ryan Mischel, MD, PhD — Psychiatrist
Dr. Ryan Mischel provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing psychiatric treatment through Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center.
Dr. Mischel offers telehealth psychiatric services for eligible patients throughout Virginia, including Stafford County and surrounding communities.
Hadley McPherson, MD — Psychiatrist
Dr. Hadley McPherson is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and young adults ages 4–30.
Dr. McPherson provides psychiatric evaluations, individualized medication treatment planning, and ongoing psychiatric care through Virginia telehealth.
Arissa Joseph, PMHNP-BC — Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Arissa Joseph is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing mental health treatment.
Arissa offers telehealth psychiatric services for eligible patients throughout Virginia, including individuals living in Stafford and surrounding communities.
James (Jim) Tomlinson, PMHNP-BC — Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
James "Jim" Tomlinson is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing psychiatric follow-up care.
Jim offers telehealth psychiatric medication management for eligible patients throughout Virginia.
Kristy Wade, DNP, PMHNP-BC — Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
In addition to providing in-person psychiatric care at our Stafford office, Kristy Wade offers telehealth psychiatric services throughout Virginia.
Kristy specializes in children, adolescents, and young adults ages 6–28, providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing treatment.
Appointment availability, insurance participation, age ranges, and telehealth eligibility vary by provider.
Combining Counseling & Psychiatric Medication Management
For some patients, mental health treatment may involve psychotherapy, psychiatric medication management, or a combination of both.
Resilience provides access to in-person counseling and psychiatric medication management within the same multidisciplinary organization.
When clinically appropriate and with necessary patient authorization, providers may coordinate care to support continuity of treatment.
Meet Our Stafford Therapists & Mental Health Professionals
Our Stafford office includes mental health professionals with diverse clinical backgrounds, therapeutic approaches, and areas of specialization.
Our clinical team includes licensed therapists and clinicians working toward independent licensure under appropriate supervision.
Patients seeking counseling in Stafford can explore providers based on:
Age and developmental needs
Presenting concerns
Clinical specialization
Preferred therapeutic approach
Insurance participation
Appointment availability
In-person or telehealth preferences
As part of a larger Virginia practice with more than 80 psychotherapy clinicians, Resilience works to connect patients with appropriate providers across our locations and telehealth services.
Visit Our Stafford Counseling & Psychiatry Office
Conveniently Located on Richmond Highway in Stafford County
Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center
2052 Richmond Highway, Suite 201
Stafford, VA 22554
Our Stafford office serves individuals and families throughout Stafford County and surrounding Northern Virginia communities.
Patients may find our location convenient from:
Stafford
North Stafford
Aquia Harbour
Garrisonville
Falmouth
Quantico area
Southern Prince William County
Surrounding Northern Virginia communities
Our office provides in-person counseling and psychotherapy, along with specialized child, adolescent, and young adult psychiatric medication management.
Phone: (540) 699-0226
Fax: (540) 699-0224
Email: info@resiliencecounseling.care
In-Person & Telehealth Mental Health Services
Our Stafford office provides in-person counseling and psychiatric medication management with participating clinicians.
Telehealth counseling and psychiatry services are also available throughout Virginia with participating providers.
Our scheduling team can help patients determine which services and appointment options best meet their needs.
Why Choose Resilience Counseling in Stafford?
In-Person Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Care
Our Stafford office provides specialized psychiatric medication management for children, teenagers, and young adults with Kristy Wade, DNP, PMHNP-BC.
Counseling & Psychiatric Services Within One Practice
Resilience provides psychotherapy and psychiatric medication management through a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals.
Services for Children, Adolescents & Adults
Our practice includes therapists and psychiatric providers who work with patients across different developmental stages.
Individualized Treatment
Our clinicians develop treatment approaches based on each patient's unique concerns, strengths, preferences, and clinical needs.
In-Person & Telehealth Options
Patients can explore in-person appointments at our Stafford office and telehealth services with participating Virginia providers.
Insurance Participation
Resilience participates with many major insurance networks serving Virginia. Coverage and provider participation vary by clinician, service, and individual insurance plan.
Insurance & Payment Options
Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center participates with a variety of insurance networks, including many commercial insurance plans and certain government-sponsored plans.
Insurance participation varies by provider, service, and individual plan.
Our scheduling team can help prospective patients identify available counseling and psychiatric providers who may participate with their insurance.
We encourage patients to verify their mental health benefits, including deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and any applicable authorization requirements.
Visit our Fees & Insurance page for additional information.
Frequently Asked Questions About Counseling & Psychiatry in Stafford
Where is Resilience Counseling located in Stafford?
Our Stafford office is located at 2052 Richmond Highway, Suite 201, Stafford, VA 22554.
Do you offer in-person counseling in Stafford?
Yes. Resilience provides in-person counseling and psychotherapy at our Stafford office with participating clinicians.
Do you offer in-person psychiatric medication management in Stafford?
Yes. Kristy Wade, DNP, PMHNP-BC, provides in-person psychiatric evaluations and medication management at our Stafford location for children, adolescents, and young adults ages 6–28.
Do you have a child and adolescent psychiatric provider in Stafford?
Yes. Kristy Wade is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in psychiatric care for children, teenagers, and young adults.
Can my child receive ADHD medication management in Stafford?
Kristy provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management for eligible children and adolescents experiencing ADHD-related concerns. Medication recommendations are based on an individualized clinical assessment.
Do you offer telehealth psychiatry in Stafford County?
Yes. Resilience provides telehealth psychiatric evaluations and medication management for eligible patients throughout Virginia through participating psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners.
Can I receive both counseling and psychiatric medication management?
Yes. Resilience provides counseling and psychiatric medication management within the same practice. Patients may receive one or both services depending on their clinical needs.
Does Resilience offer counseling for children and teenagers?
Yes. Our practice includes clinicians who work with children and adolescents. Specific age ranges and clinical specialties vary by provider.
Do you accept insurance for counseling and psychiatry?
Resilience participates with many major insurance networks. Coverage and participation vary by provider and individual insurance plan.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact our intake team at (540) 699-0226 or submit an appointment request through our website. Our staff can help you explore available counseling and psychiatric services.
Schedule Counseling or Psychiatric Medication Management in Stafford, VA
Whether you're searching for a therapist in Stafford, seeking psychiatric medication management for your child or teenager, or exploring telehealth psychiatry, Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center can help you take the next step.
Our Stafford office offers in-person counseling and psychotherapy, specialized child and adolescent psychiatric medication management with Kristy Wade, and access to telehealth psychiatry throughout Virginia.
Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center — Stafford Office
2052 Richmond Highway, Suite 201
Stafford, VA 22554
Phone: (540) 699-0226
Email: info@resiliencecounseling.care
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Whether you're looking for counseling or psychotherapy, psychiatric care and medication management, specialized child and adolescent psychiatry, or psychological testing, our team can help you determine an appropriate next step.
Resilience offers care across five Virginia locations, telehealth throughout Virginia, and specialized Child, Adolescent & Young Adult Psychiatry throughout Florida via telehealth.