Psychiatry in McLean, Virginia Ms. Franca Bakane, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
License: PMHNP
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 11-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: Yes

Ms. Franca Bakane, PMHNP
She also supports clients with gender identity concerns, the LGBTQ+ community, and those facing adoption or foster care challenges. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Ms. Bakane helps clients reshape negative thought patterns and improve coping skills. She works with men, women, military veterans, individuals with developmental disabilities, and those on the autism spectrum. Outside of work, Ms. Bakane enjoys hiking, cycling, mindfulness practices, photography, and painting, staying connected to the latest mental health advancements.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Later Life Transitions
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Men's Issues
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Pain Management
- Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
- PTSD/Trauma
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Somatoform Disorders
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Johns Hopkins Healthcare (JHHC)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Developmental Disabilities
- LGBTQIA+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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Northern Kentucky University
Graduate School | 2021
Highland Heights, KY, United States
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Winnebago Mental Health Institute
Residency | 2021
Wanebago, WI, United States
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Bryant & Stratton College Wauwatosa
Undergraduate | 2019
Wauwatosa, WI, United States
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Ms. Franca Bakane. You can also call 703-831-8300 to have someone assist you.
Ms. Franca Bakane generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 703-831-8300 to find out Ms. Franca Bakane'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 Ms. Franca Bakane:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Johns Hopkins Healthcare (JHHC)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 703-831-8300 to see how we can help.
Yes, Ms. Franca Bakane is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Yes, Ms. Franca Bakane does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Ms. Franca Bakane is currently offering in-office visits.