Chanda SHort, Nurse Practitioner
Chanda Short, PMHNP-BC, is a compassionate mental health provider at LifeStance Health in Virginia, specializing in medication management and substance use treatment. She focuses on anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and insomnia, using evidence-based practices like CBT and DBT to help clients achieve stability and well-being. Chanda is dedicated to supporting military veterans, individuals with developmental disabilities, and those on the autism spectrum. She offers holistic care for children, adolescents, and adults, with expertise in parenting skills to strengthen family dynamics. In her free time, Chanda enjoys nature walks, biking, dining out, and reading, which enrich her empathetic approach to care.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 6-75+
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Aging
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Dementia & memory issues
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Drug/substance use
- Empty nesters
- Gambling
- Gender identity
- Hallucinations
- Intense mood changes
- Learning challenges
- LGBTQ+
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Parenthood
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Retirement
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- School behavioral issues
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- 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
Education
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Walden University
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757-900-6525
804-730-2829
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Please call us at 757-900-6525 to schedule an appointment with Chanda SHort.
Chanda SHort generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 757-900-6525 to find out Chanda SHort'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 Chanda SHort:
- Aetna
- 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 757-900-6525 to see how we can help.
Yes, Chanda SHort is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Chanda SHort works at:
Yes, Chanda SHort does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Chanda SHort is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
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