Hi, it's Alice - your Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Fairfax,Virginia!
Alice Tran, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, is an experienced and compassionate dual Board-Certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. 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 (ADHD), sleep disorders, and mood disorders. Alice also provides evidence-based 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. She has a passion for working with international students, immigrants and minorities.
Alice holds two Master of Science in Nursing degrees: one specializing in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and another in Family Nurse Practitioner. Alice also received additional psychiatric training and supervision under Dr. Errol Segall, MD, a highly respected psychiatrist with over 50 years of experience. Dr. Segall has been consistently recognized as one of the top psychiatrists in Virginia and previously served on the clinical faculty at Georgetown University Medical School.
Alice 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.
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.
Seeking help takes strength, and I want you to know that you do not have to do this alone. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and treated with kindness and respect. Care is centered on helping you move toward healing, resilience, and lasting mental wellness, while also supporting healthy boundaries, emotional balance, and personal growth.
If this is your first time seeing a psychiatric provider, the process may feel more familiar than you expect. The initial appointment is designed to better understand your symptoms, your experiences, your goals, and what you hope to gain from treatment. Together, we create a plan of care that is personalized, collaborative, and aligned with your needs.
Mental health symptoms are important, but so is the bigger picture. Concerns such as anxiety, depression, mood changes, or difficulty focusing can sometimes be connected to medical conditions, medication side effects, hormonal changes, thyroid issues, infections, or other treatable physical health factors. A thoughtful evaluation includes looking at these possible contributors so that treatment is both accurate and effective.
Diagnosis and treatment planning can sometimes be clear in the first visit, while other times they develop over several appointments as more information comes into focus. My approach is thoughtful and collaborative, with the goal of helping you feel more supported, more informed, and more confident in your care.
Telehealth Psychiatric Care Across Virginia
Alice provides virtual psychiatric services to adults living throughout Virginia. Telehealth appointments are conducted through a secure and HIPAA compliant platform, allowing patients to receive care without the need to travel to an office.
Telehealth psychiatry offers many benefits, including greater accessibility, flexible scheduling, and increased privacy. Many patients find that virtual visits make it easier to prioritize their mental health while balancing work, family responsibilities, and daily life.
Patients located anywhere within Virginia are able to schedule appointments with Alice for psychiatric evaluation and medication management.
Conditions Commonly Treated: Alice provides evaluation and treatment for a range of mental health conditions, including:
Anxiety disorders
Depression and mood disorders
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD
Trauma and stress related conditions
Sleep disturbances
Emotional regulation difficulties
Treatment may include medication management, psychotherapy support, and education about lifestyle factors that can support long term mental wellness. Each treatment plan is tailored to the individual, with careful consideration of symptoms, medical history, and personal goals.
Areas Served: Alice Tran provides telehealth psychiatric care to adults throughout Virginia, including patients located in Fairfax, Annandale, Falls Church, Arlington, Alexandria, McLean, Reston, Tysons, etc. And because appointments are conducted virtually, individuals across the state of Virginia can also access care regardless of their location.
If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest ER.
For emotional distress or crisis support, call or text 988.