Lois Walters-Threat, DNP, PMHNP-BC, NI-BC, Psychiatry in Mechanicsville, Virginia

Lois Walters-Threat, PMHNP-BC, DNP, offers compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and adults across Virginia. She supports individuals navigating complex emotional and behavioral challenges, with a focus on restoring balance and enhancing well-being through personalized medication management and integrative interventions. Lois works with patients ages 6 and up, using a collaborative, strengths-based approach to guide treatment planning. Whether supporting a teen with anxiety, helping an adult manage bipolar disorder, or assisting a senior through later life transitions, she tailors care to each individual’s unique circumstances and goals. Serving communities throughout Virginia, Lois is especially passionate about working with individuals on the autism spectrum, those with developmental disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. She brings deep respect and understanding to her work with these populations, offering affirming care that addresses both the psychological and physical aspects of mental health. Her approach integrates mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and medication management to create meaningful, sustainable progress. Lois specializes in treating ADHD, PTSD and trauma-related conditions, and depression—areas where she combines clinical insight with compassion to help individuals reclaim a sense of stability and purpose. Lois’ patients benefit from a thoughtful balance of traditional and innovative interventions. Additionally, she emphasizes patient empowerment, education, and holistic healing. Outside of her work at LifeStance Health, Lois is a writer and artist who enjoys expressing herself through poetry and hands-on crafts like diamond painting. Her personal wellness practices—yoga, mindfulness, and time in nature—inform her clinical perspective, supporting a grounded, whole-person approach to care.