Psychiatrists

 placeholderThomas K. Tsao, M.D. D.L.F.A.P.A.

2006 Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, Board Certified, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents (ADD, Depression, Anxiety, etc.), medication management and forensics. Founder of Atlantic Psychiatric Services in 1982.

placeholderMark T. Schreiber, M.D.

Mark T. Schreiber is a Psychiatrist and an Addictionologist with over thirty years of experience in the psychiatric field. He has received distinguished fellow awards from the American Psychiatric Association and a Rank of Fellow from the American Side of Addiction Medicine. He is past president of the Norfolk Academy of Medicine, Past President of Tidewater Academy of Psychiatry, and Past President of the Eastern Virginia Chapter of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. He is currently an Associate Medical Director of Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center. He has been named as one of America’s Top Psychiatrists and is also listed in Who’s Who in America.

Dr. Schreiber focuses on General Adult Psychiatry and dealing with the pharmacological and emotional aspects of treatment in that area. He also devotes much of his time to substance abuse treatment and is involved in various programs for detox and rehabilitation of alcohol and drug addicted patients.

placeholderRajinder S. Dhillon, M.D.
Infant, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Board Certified
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology 

Rajinder S. Dhillon is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Practice since 1992. He is currently The Medical Director of Children’s Psychiatric Services at Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center and Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Easter Virginia Medical School.

Dr. Dhillon sees children between the ages of 1 to 12 years with diverse diagnostic categories including ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Tourettes Disorder, Behavioral and School Issues, etc.
placeholderWilliam A. Yetter, M.D. 

Children, Adolescents, Adults and Geriatric – Medication Management – ADHD – Depression / Anxiety – Bipolar Disorder – Mood Disorders – Schizophrenia – Domestic Concerns – Board Certified, Uses Supportive and Cognitive Therapy – Board Certified

 
placeholderJohn F. Riedler, M.D. 

Evaluations for Children, Adolescents, Adults – Individual & Family – Chemical Dependency – Medication Management – Infant to Adult Psychiatry – ADHD – Early Childhood, Youth and Geriatric General Psychiatry – Tourette’s Disorder

Evaluation and Treatment of children, adolescents and adults for conditions such as ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety and Depression, OCD and other Mental Health Disorders. Medical Management, Individual Therapy: using Psychodynamic cognitive/behavioral analysis, Family therapy. Evaluation and Treatment of Substance Abuse and Addiction Disorders in all ages. Triple Board Certified.


placeholderRebecca E. Barchas, M.D., F.A.P.A.

General Adult Psychiatry – Individual Psychotherapy – Medication Management – Depression – Bipolar Disorder – Anxiety and Panic Disorders – OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). Issues involving Conflict, Separation or Loss. Board Certified Psychiatrist with over 30 years professional experience.

 

placeholderLeonard M. Dileo, M.D. 

Adults and Geriatric - Medication Management – Individual Psychotherapy– General Adult Psychiatry – Geriatric Psychiatry – Board Certified


 

  
placeholderJohn G. Phocas, III, M.D.

Adolescents – Young Adults – Psychopharmacology – ADHD – Board Certified


 

 


Psychologists

placeholderDeborah M. Edwards, Psy.D.

Deborah M. Edwards works with children (ages 3-12) and adolescents (ages 13-18) with a focus on scholl issues, learning problems, ADHD, Depression, Grief Counseling, Sexual Abuse – Victim Issues, Anxiety, Anger Management and Social Skills.

 

placeholderJoy P. Kannarkat, Ph.D. 

Children & Adolescents – Individual & Family Therapy – Self Esteem Issues – ADHD Bipolar Disorder – Academic Motivation Problems & Underachievement – Anger, Defiance, and Conduct Problems – Depression – Anxiety – Family Conflict /Divorce Issues.

 
placeholderThomas A. Sugden, Psy.D. 

Children, Adolescents& Adults – Individual, Family & Couples Counseling – Depression, Anxiety, ADHD – School Difficulties – Learning Problems – Psychological Evaluations – Behavioral Medicine

 



 
placeholderBrian K. Wald, Psy.D. 

Children, Adolescents & Adults – Individual, Family - Marital Therapy – Psychological Testing – Academic Problems – Depression – Anxiety – ADHD


 
placeholderSteven F. Waranch, Psy.D. C.S.A.C.

Clinical Psychologist – Certified Substance Abuse Counselor – Adolescent & Adults – Individual, Family & Group Therapy – Psychological Evaluation – ADHD – Depression – Anxiety – Chemical Dependency

 

placeholderDavid A. Zoll, Ph.D.

Dr. Zoll has twenty five years experience as a clinical psychologist, after completing his undergraduate work at Harvard, Doctoral work at Boston University, and Post Doctoral fellowship in child and adolescent clinical psychology at Harvard Medical School. He offers both individual and family therapy for all ages, including infancy through adulthood. In addition to providing therapy for emotional and behavioral difficulties, he also evaluates individuals and families contending with cognitive/educational problems, divorce, and custody/visitation complex. Dr. Zoll’s approach in therapy ranges from psychodynamic to behavioral, depending on the needs and concerns of the individuals and families who come to see him.

Clinical Social Workers

Elizabeth P. Bimson, L.C.S.W.

Children age three and up, Adolescents – Adults and Older Adults – Individuals – Couples, Marital and Family Treatment – Parent / Child conflicts, Academic and behavioral problems in school, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Behaviors, Mood Disorders, Anxiety, including Panic, Separation and Divorce – Survivors of Abuse, Grief and Loss, Adult children of Alcoholics – Relationship Repairing

Approach: Cognitive Behavioral and Family Systems Therapist.

placeholderKerry Boone-Savinsky, L.C.S.W.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker 

Kerry is a licensed clinical social worker that works primarily with adolescents, adults, families, and couples. She specializes in treating adolescent and family issues including evaluations for school, anger management, substance abuse, oppositional and conduct problems, school behavioral issues, depression, anxiety, and other adolescent issues. She also works with adults coping with problems related to anxiety, depression, coparenting, adult children of alcoholics, trauma from abuse, marriage problems, anger, evaluations for substance abuse, and other clinical issues. Kerry co-facilitates the Adolescent anger Management Group and the adult Parenting Today’s Tough Teenager Group.
placeholderDennis L. Derbaum, L.C.S.W. C.S.A.C. S.A.P.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Substance Abuse Professional 

Dennis has 16 years of social work experience involving adolescents and adults. Specialty areas are substance abuse and domestic violence, extensive experience working with families, and facilitating addiction and domestic violence groups and specialized training in geriatric issues, as well as providing clinical evaluations and therapy at several nursing care facilities in the area.

  
placeholderLauri A. Kern, L.C.S.W. 

Lauri A. Kern has been an LCSW since 1998 and has worked with adults and adolescents in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings. She has experience working with depression, anxiety and panic, trauma, grief, family conflict, marital discord, and women’s issues.
placeholderCarolyn S. Main, L.C.S.W. 

Carolyn S. Main has over 30 years experience in outpatient therapy. She has had training in family therapy and EMDR. She works with children, adolescents and adults in individual, family and marital therapy. She has experience working with depression, anxiety, loss and grief, trauma, relationship issues, parenting, child / parent issues, stress and anger management.
placeholderSusan P. Menter, L.C.S.W., B.C.D. 

Susan P. Menter has over thirty years experience in outpatient therapy with additional postmasters degree intensive training in marriage and family therapy.

She works with children, adolescents and adults with a focus on couples work, mood and anxiety disorders, and family relations and infertility.

Susan believes in using the strengths of an individual, couple or family to help them overcome symptoms and problems in living.
placeholderJoyce H. Tsao, L.C.S.W.

Head of the Eating Disorders Institutes of Virginia at Atlantic Psychiatric Services. Twenty years experience both inpatient (Director, Women’s Program at the Tidewater Psychiatric Institute) and outpatient, specializing in adolescent and adult counseling for Women’s Issues, depression, anxiety, substance abuse and sexual trauma.

placeholderStephanie A. White, L.C.S.W.

Stephanie offers open-minded support and conducts comprehensive mental health assessment and treatment with individuals age 15 and over, including those who are experiencing depression, anxiety, panic, schizophrenia, issues related to current or past trauma or abuse, difficulties with stress, military life, or coping with medical conditions, loss and bereavement, academic and identity issues. She also works with older adults adjusting to a new phase of life. She works with couples experiencing infidelity, and parenting and communication issues.

placeholderJames R. Burrwell, L.C.S.W.

Primary area of professional activity includes providing individual, family, and group therapy to adolescents, adults and older adults suffering with depression, anxiety, anger, substance abuse/dependence, relationship concerns, domestic violence, chronic illness, grief and loss, stress-related issues, behavioral difficulties, and other mental health concerns. Conduct assessments, evaluations, and treatment planning. Facilitate and co-facilitate Adult and/or Adolescent Anger Management, Men's Domestic Violence, and Chemical Dependency Intensive Outpatient Groups.

placeholderSusan Masterson , L.C.S.W.

Specializing in the Trauma Model that serves a spectrum of issues inclusing survivors of trauma, sexual abuse, depression, grief, substance abuse, family and marital issues, anxiety disorders, and boundary issues. Serving both men and women ages 18 and up for individual, couples and family therapy. Professional experience includes Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center and The Virginia Beach Recovery Center.

Counselors

placeholderVirginia Buchanan-Rountree, L.P.C.

Virginia Buchanan-Rountree, L.P.C., has had 13 years experience in psychiatric hospitals to include Women’s Program Director, crisis counseling, social work and marketing and was in private practice for approximately 9 years specializing in Women’s Issues, Adolescent Girls’ issues and Christian Counseling. Other areas of interest are substances abuse screenings, family work, grief and loss, families dealing with cancer, and Eating Disorders.

placeholderLaurel N. Llobell, LPC, Psychometrist

Seeing Children, Adolescents, and Adults
Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy, Psychological Evaluations
Depression, Anxiety, Grief / Loss Trauma, and Stress Management

 

placeholderDavid M. Savinsky, L.P.C., L.M.F.T., C.S.A.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

David is a licensed professional counselor and licensed marriage and family therapist working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. He specializes in treating adults, adolescents, and family issues that may include anger management, substance abuse, conduct problems, school issues, depression, and anxiety disorders. David facilitates two treatment groups in the Chemical Dependency Intensive Outpatient Program for Adolescents and is the co-facilitator of the Adolescent Anger Management and the adult Parenting Today’s Tough Teenager Group.

placeholderKen L. Wells, L.P.C.
Licenses Professional Counselor

Ken Wells, L.P.C. has over 10 years experience as a mental health professional. His clinical experience includes several years of inpatient treatment at Virginia Beach/Norfolk Psychiatric Center, two years residential treatment experience, home base treatment, group home therapist in Norfolk, and five years of outpatient therapy with Atlantic Psychiatric Services. His clinical expertise includes but is not limited to: ADHD, ODD, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, relationship conflict, behavior disturbances, anger management, impulse control disorders, psychotic disorders, stress management, alcohol and marijuana abuse, and interpersonal conflicts. He leads an adult and a child anger management group. He is dedicated and believes in the power of personal empowerment to better life overall.

placeholderCourtney E. Blum, [L.P.C], C.S.AC.
Licenses Professional Counselor

Courtney takes a holistic approach to working with individuals age 16 and older. She is a [Licensed Professional Counselor], and a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. She has extensive experience with various clinical issues including: depression, anxiety, women's issues, anger/stress management, substance abuse, grief/loss, and relationship struggles. She has also enjoyed facilitating group dealings with domestic violence, self-esteem, and life skills.