Susan Brick, PMHNP, Psychiatry in Chesapeake, Virginia

Susan Brick, PMHNP, helps children, adolescents, and adults navigate mental health challenges through compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care and medication management. As a prescriber with LifeStance Health, she partners with patients across Virginia to better understand their symptoms, improve daily functioning, and work toward meaningful, lasting wellness. Susan commonly treats individuals experiencing ADHD, anxiety, and depression, while also providing support for a variety of other mental health concerns. Susan believes that effective mental health care begins with listening and building a trusting therapeutic relationship. She takes time to understand each patient’s unique experiences, goals, and challenges, creating individualized treatment plans that align with their needs. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, education, and ongoing support so patients feel empowered throughout their mental health journey. Susan is especially passionate about helping patients affected by childhood behavior issues, school avoidance, and ADHD. She understands the significant impact these challenges can have on academic performance, emotional well-being, family relationships, and self-confidence. By working closely with patients and families, she strives to identify underlying concerns and develop practical strategies that promote growth, resilience, and success both at home and in school. In addition to treating ADHD, anxiety, and depression, Susan has experience supporting individuals facing concerns such as bipolar disorder, trauma-related conditions, obsessive-compulsive disorder, sleep difficulties, women’s mental health concerns, and other psychiatric conditions. Through thoughtful medication management, she helps patients find treatment approaches that are safe, effective, and tailored to their goals. Her diverse clinical background contributes to her well-rounded perspective when caring for patients with a wide range of mental health needs. Outside of her professional work, Susan enjoys spending quality time with her family, traveling, and listening to music.