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A NOTE FROM JUSTIN
Prioritizing your mental health doesn't have to be hard.
I spent nearly 30 years working in psychiatric settings like hospitals, corrections, and clinics. During that time, I saw how policies and insurance rules often got in the way of real client care.
That's why I founded South Chesapeake Psychiatry: to provide the highest quality psychiatric care in a more personalized, welcoming environment.
I wanted to create a place where people can feel heard and get the expert help they need - without unnecessary barriers. Our goal is to empower every person we work with to take control of their mental health and live a more fulfilling life.
- Justin Ray, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Our Providers
Justin Ray
Justin T. Ray, PMHNP-BC, is a highly experienced psychiatric nurse practitioner and founder of South Chesapeake Psychiatry and Transforming Minds Interventional Psychiatry in Chesapeake, Virginia. A retired Navy veteran, he is known for his innovative approach to mental health care and dedication to improving the lives of individuals with complex psychiatric needs.
Amanda Snow
Amanda is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certified (PMHNP-BC). She has over eight years experience as a PMHNP-BC and twenty-five years experience in mental health. Amanda is a Retired Navy Nurse.
Alysha Cunningham
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner that provides comprehensive and holistic medication management and therapeutic interventions for clients experiencing psychiatric distress. My primary goal is to provide care that is specifically tailored to your needs and goals and create an environment where you feel understood and supported.
Your Support Team
Sarah Stankavich is the dedicated Office Manager at South Chesapeake Psychiatry, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional client care. With her organizational expertise and compassionate approach, Sarah plays a vital role in supporting both the team and clients in achieving their mental health goals.
Lauren is the friendly and efficient patient coordinator at South Chesapeake Psychiatry, known for her exceptional organizational skills and cheerful personality. She brings warmth and creativity to the office, ensuring every client feels welcome and cared for.
Our 5 Pillars
Our goal is to provide a better client experience than you'll find anywhere else—because you deserve it.
Quality
We take on fewer clients at a time so we can take the time to thoroughly understand and address all our client’s concerns. You will never feel like “just a number” here.
Expertise
As experts in our field with 50+ years combined experience, you can count on us to guide you through your mental health diagnosis, treatment options, and all the resources available to you.
Excellence
We accept nothing short of excellence from ourselves and members of our team. That means fast response times, longer appointments, and focused attention.
Accountability
We are accountable to both our clients and our industry. We stay up to date on the latest treatment methods so you can hold us accountable to providing the best possible care.
Availability
Between appointments, you will have full access to our staff and providers via phone and email. We typically return all messages via phone or email within the same business day, often within a few hours.
From our clients
About the practice
Frequently Asked Questions About South Chesapeake Psychiatry
What is South Chesapeake Psychiatry’s approach to care?
Care begins with listening carefully, reviewing the full clinical picture, and building an individualized plan with each client. Recommendations may include medication, monitoring, referrals, or other appropriate support.
Who provides psychiatric care at the practice?
Care is provided by psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners with experience in evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and collaborative treatment planning.
What services does the practice offer?
South Chesapeake Psychiatry offers psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and self-pay BHRT evaluations. SPRAVATO® treatment is provided through the TRIP interventional psychiatry service line.
Does the practice offer talk therapy?
The practice focuses on psychiatric evaluation and medication-related care rather than ongoing traditional talk therapy. Providers can coordinate with therapists and make referrals when appropriate.
Are appointments available virtually and in person?
In-person care is available in Chesapeake, and virtual appointments may be available for eligible clients who are physically located in Virginia at appointment time.