The 5 stars are literally for NP Shara Short. she is lithralls a godsend. it is extremely rare to…read morefind a physician of any kind that actually CARES about you & will advocate for you. She is the perfect blend of supportive kindness and tough love. i can't say good things about her. if I could give 10 stars I would. Side note: if you are a person of color PLEASE try to see her if available

Updating my review to respond to the owner since I wasn't clear enough before…read more Number 1: I didn't get a prescription from TWO DIFFERENT PROVIDERS. I got prescription #1 for my anxiety and prescription #2 for ADHD. BOTH were always prescribed by the SAME doctor for years. It wasn't until Dr. Denise came to the practice that I started having problems getting refills on medication I've been getting prescribed for YEARS. SHE was the one who advised me to get my anxiety medication from another doctor because she would not refill it for me. It has been months since I've had a refill. She DID NOT disclose to me that if I get my ANXIETY medication (prescription #1) from another provider (because she refused to refill it) that she would also refuse to refill prescription #2 for my ADHD. These are TWO TOTALLY DIFFERENT medications. I was not trying to get "extra" or cheat the system, I ran out of my anxiety meds and needed a refill. My last refill was back in MARCH and I was only prescribed 10 pills. Dr. Denise refused to refill my prescription for some reason but advised me to get it from another provider, which I did. I was simply following the advice that Dr. Denise gave me to get my regular meds that I've been taking for years. After following her advice to get prescription #1 (anxiety meds) elsewhere, she later on refused to refill prescription #2 (adhd meds). I have been going to this practice for a few years and have loved it here when Dr. Charlene Bell was still working here. Dr. Bell was attentive, caring and actually LISTENED to patients instead of coldly rushing them off calls after not listening or helping them at all like Dr. Denise Olutoyin Akinyanju. During an appointment with Dr. Denise, I was advised to seek my anxiety prescription refill from another provider. What was not disclosed to me (and should have been) was that doing so would result in my ADHD prescription being denied. I only learned this AFTER I needed a refill on my ADHD medication, at which point I was abruptly told to get all my prescriptions elsewhere. Had I been given that information UPFRONT, I would have just gotten both from that other doctor right then and there. Now I have to schedule ANOTHER appointment with that doctor and miss more time at work. This lack of communication disrupted my treatment yet again, since this happens often with Dr. Denise, and felt very unprofessional. The lack of clear communication, paired with what appears to be punitive action taken after I followed her guidance, has significantly impacted my care. I believe this conduct was unethical, possibly retaliatory, and clearly not in line with patient-centered practice. Additionally, this is not the first time I have experienced undue difficulty receiving long-standing, necessary prescriptions from Ms. Akinyanju, despite a stable history with these medications. I previously reached out to a higher-level manager at the practice about similar concerns and received no response. By the looks of other reviews of this practice, echoing the same treatment by the SAME provider, this is clearly not a one-off situation for this provider. I have been a patient for years with no issues but now I've since decided to file a formal complaint with the Virginia Board of Medicine and have discontinue my care at this practice. If you're considering care here, especially for long-term medication management, I would recommend giving that a second thought.

Kinga is a natural at what she does and is genuinely kind and caring. She is so easy to talk to and…read morenever feels judgy. Forever grateful to know Kinga!

Kinga Gudor is wonderful! I feel safe and supported in every session and am making great progress…read more I highly recommend Kinga to anyone with severe anxiety issues and childhood trauma.

Amazing new office beachfront and a great receptionist…read morearea. Beautiful location and professional counseling. If you need our services try us

My ex-wife and I began couples counseling with Heather Longoria with Coastal Virginia Counseling at…read moreVA Beach. After 4 teleconference sessions Heather stopped responding to emails and phone calls. Several times across multiple weeks and months we tried reaching out to Heather and to Coastal Virginia Counseling with no response. I even had my personal therapist attempt to reach out professionally and no response was received. A professional therapist ghosting clients in need is one of the most unprofessional things I have ever seen in therapy. Other people have posted positive reviews for this agency so I have to imagine other therapists are more professional but I would strongly advise doing your homework on your potential therapist before accepting therapists with this organization before you place your hopes in receiving therapy.

Dr Michelle Davidson is a life saver. Have been seeing her for a few years and she actually take…read moretime to listen, is empathetic, shares her own experiences and how she got through them, helping me through dealing with my moms new breast cancer diagnosis. Dr Davidson is the best provider Ive ever had in my 13 years of going to different doctors until I found her a few years ago. Her and Dr Nathan Davidson both as I've seen him once while Dr Michelle wasn't available. They're both so knowledgeable and caring and come up with the right solutions and treatments. Will continue seeing Dr Michelle and Dr Nathan Davidson if she's not available. Can't express my gratitude enough for them. Thank you both Dr Davidsons. Cannot recommend Dr Michelle enough. If you need a new doctor/ psychiatrist nurse who knows her stuff and knows the right treatment for you, she is the one. P.s. Kim who responds to my texts about the appointments/any questions bout the practice is amazing too. And Hayden. Tbeyre all so helpful and kind. -Savannah Waugh

Michelle is an amazing psychiatrist and overall the best person. She's caring, listens and…read moreunderstands to what you have to say. 10/10 recommend to anyone and everyone I talk to.

I've been seeing Tami for four years now. I have been to dozens of therapists and she is hands down…read morethe best provider I have seen. She truly cares about each and every one of her clients and it shows. I appreciate that Life Compass is women-owned and LGBTQIA+ friendly. Tami has helped me through my transition and works well with other health providers. I can't recommend her enough. I know that the business is expanding and she has welcomed new practitioners. As someone who works in mental health, it is great to see the field expanding and I look forward to see what's next. Bottom line, Tami and Life Compass has saved my life. I would not be where I am today with her guidance and expertise. Tami is truly is meant to be a mental health provider and I know she will continue to impact many lives.

Tami is not only an amazing therapist but also a wonderful person. I have been seeing her for years…read moreand she has gone above and beyond what I could of ever hoped for or expected. Tami has a natural ability to be empathetic to you while also being able to steer you into a different prospective and solution. Sometimes I just need to talk and be heard and other times I need direction and she always seems to know which one I'm needing. I believe that this flexibility allows me to feel like I'm being guided through the process by a loving, caring human being. I feel that this approach helps in her ability to develop deep trust and provide hope. Tami is a very conscious, intelligent and positive and the reason she appeals to me is her ability to discern a persons specific needs in order to move forward with their life in many ways. I highly recommend Tami, she will make a positive impact and guide your therapy plan in the right direction.

I was nervous about starting Spravato but am so glad I did. Dr. Hall is great and MA Melissa put me…read moreat ease during my very first session when I was nervous and has taken great care of me during my treatments ever since. Any time I reach out with a question she has an answer for me right away. She even remembers which hard candies are my favorites and has a couple ready for me. She has a warm, friendly, down to earth demeanor and it's clear how much she cares. The are just a few small examples of many but are a huge part of my satisfaction with the care I receive. She is a valuable asset to the practice and deserves to be recognized as such.

Today is my first appointment for therapy at Alpha. As required I was 1/2 hour early for my 1300…read moreappointment. I arrived at 12:30. All the doors are locked to their office. I called the office nobody answers the phone. Ad to that, I had to Uber to this appointment because I did not have a driver available, So now I am sitting outside another office in the smoking area because it's about to rain and there is nowhere to sit and stay dry and my car is at home. This by far is the most unprofessional practice. The entire staff goes to lunch at the same time. Why require patients to be early when the office is clearly closed.

Mary does an amazing job with my daughter, highly recommend this practice, the entire team is…read moreprofessional and responsive.

I was recommended here at a lower point in my life. The appointments are kinda pricy but they can…read moretake my money as its changed my life for the better! Mary is so easy to talk to. I couldn't recommend this place more!

Natalie is an amazing provider who is both thorough and understanding. She genuinely understands…read morewhat it's like to work in healthcare and has been incredibly helpful in working through the unique challenges that come with being a pediatric nurse.

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Lilliana Kim. She is compassionate and kind. I never feel…read morerushed in my visits and she takes the time to understand her patients issues and treat them holistically. For the first time I found a mental health physician who cared enough to not just prescribe meds but truly get to the bottom of my concerns. Honestly I would never see anyone else She was a game changer for me and helped me understand and manage my concerns within a month of starting with her. She is a consummate professional and I highly recommend her services.Most of all I trust her with something as delicate as my mental health. From the bottom of my heart Dr. Kim, I really appreciate what you have done for me.