Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Stafford, VA

Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia with 13 years of experience with children, teens, and adults. I have worked with individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, and parenting/family issues. My biggest passion and area of expertise is in childhood trauma. In addition to working with adults in private practice, I have also worked with children as a School Social Worker for 10 years.

⭐Rita Ososanya, DNP, PMHNP‐BC, is a board‐certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than twenty years of nursing experience and six years dedicated to advanced psychiatric practice. She specializes in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic formulation, and evidence‐based medication management for adults with complex mental health needs, including mood disorders, anxiety, trauma‐related conditions, psychotic disorders, ADHD, and substance use disorders. Her DNP training strengthened her leadership, clinical decision‐making, and commitment to measurement‐based, patient‐centered care. Rita is known for her calm, empathetic communication style and her ability to collaborate effectively across interdisciplinary teams to support safe, individualized, and trauma‐informed treatment.

Assisting all people to discover their maximum potential and overcome barriers to their emotional, psychological and spiritual well being is my life's work. My approach is informed by a non-judgmental challenge to self and the environment that in unlocking potential no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, or economic background.

I am a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 16 years of experience in psychiatric nursing. I graduated cum laude from Walden University in 2022, where I completed advanced training in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions.

My clinical specialties include attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. I am committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based, and patient-centered care while creating a supportive environment where individuals feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their treatment.

My goal is to collaborate with each patient to develop an individualized treatment plan that promotes emotional wellness, stability, recovery, and an improved quality of life.

With over a decade of experience, I offer tailored therapy for diverse challenges: Disruptive Behavior, Parental Stress, LGBTQIA Support, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Relationships, Grief, Life Transitions, BIPOC Concerns, and Personal Growth. I use a holistic approach integrating Trauma-Informed Care, CBT, and Behavior Therapy. Let's work towards healing and growth together!