Alexander A Kanaan, Nurse Practitioner
Alexander Kanaan is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Virginia who has been practicing since 2017. His graduate studies were done at the University of Tampa where he trained to become a family nurse practitioner, and at Johns Hopkins University where he trained to become a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Alexander has experience in family medicine, internal medicine, urgent care, addiction medicine, and psychiatry. He is also experienced in inpatient psychiatry, psychiatric emergency fast track, consult liaison services, and pediatric intensive outpatient services. Alexander is passionate about the optimization of physical and mental health in the clients he serves, with a firm understanding that the two are not mutually exclusive and are complementary of one another. Outside of work, Alexander enjoys hiking, powerlifting, spending time with his wife, friends, and family, watching anime, and playing video games.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 15-75+
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression/feeling down
- Hallucinations
- Intense mood changes
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Self-esteem
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- ADHD
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Eating issues: binging
- Grief & loss
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Panic attacks
- Phobias
- Sexual trauma
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Healthcare (JHHC)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Languages
- English
- Portuguese
Education
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St. Petersburg College
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The University of Tampa
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Johns Hopkins University, School of Nursing
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Questions
Please call us at 703-962-7605 to schedule an appointment with Alexander A Kanaan.
Alexander A Kanaan generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 703-962-7605 to find out Alexander A Kanaan's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Alexander A Kanaan:
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Healthcare (JHHC)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 703-962-7605 to see how we can help.
Yes, Alexander A Kanaan is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Alexander A Kanaan works at:
Yes, Alexander A Kanaan does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Alexander A Kanaan is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
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- Portuguese