About Alice
“Healing is not linear, but it is possible."
Hi, it's Alice - your psychiatric nurse practitioner!
Alice Tran is an experienced, dual Board-Certified Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner based in Northern Virginia. Alice currently works at Northern Virginia Psychiatric Group located in Fairfax, VA. With years of clinical experience and specialized training in psychiatric care, Alice evaluates and manages a wide range of psychiatric conditions for patients aged 18 and older, including anxiety, depression, attention deficit disorders, sleep disorders, and mood disorders. Alice also provides psychotherapy to address anxious and depressed thoughts, emotional dysregulations, traumas, multicultural issues, and relational concerns such as boundary issues, or patterns of unhealthy relationship with self and/or others, LGBTQ+ issues. Alice is also a proud product of immigration and fluent in Vietnamese, with a passion for working with international students, immigrants and minorities.
Alice holds dual master’s degrees in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Wilkes University and Family Nurse Practitioner from Frontier Nursing University. She believes in a holistic approach to mental well-being, valuing the importance of both medication management and therapeutic interventions. Her goal is to collaborate with her patients, fostering a safe and open environment where Alice and her patients can work together towards their optimal mental health goals.
Types of Therapy provided
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Integrative
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Outside of her professional life, Alice enjoys spending quality time with her family, her friends, and her dog. She also loves cooking, making arts, and hiking on weekends.
My Values
"Strength begins with seeking help. You've already taken the first step."
I understand that seeking help requires immense strength, motivation, and courage. I want you to know that I hear you and I see you.
If you're new to seeing a psychiatric provider, you may be surprised to find that the initial appointment is quite similar to visits with other medical professionals. During this first appointment, the focus is on understanding your treatment goals and motivations, and figuring out how to tailor a treatment plan to align with those goals.
While you may be primarily concerned with psychiatric or mental health issues, it's important to note that we always aim to rule out any potential medical causes of your symptoms. Conditions such as depression, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating can sometimes be symptoms of underlying medical problems like thyroid disease, infections, medication side effects, hormone imbalances, and various other treatable medical conditions. Therefore, obtaining an accurate diagnosis is crucial for developing an effective treatment plan.
Additional Info
Alice's Education & Professional Background
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Biology, with minor in Chemistry
Alice's Licenses & Certifications
Board Certified in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Board Certified in Family Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner License - active in Virginia
Registered Nurse License - active in Virginia