About Alice
“Healing is not linear, but it is possible."

Alice Tran, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, is an experienced and compassionate dual Board-Certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. With years of clinical experience and specialized training in psychiatric care, Alice evaluates and manages a wide range of psychiatric conditions for patients aged 18 and older, including anxiety, depression, attention deficit disorders (ADHD), sleep disorders, and mood disorders. Alice also provides evidence-based psychotherapy to address anxious and depressed thoughts, emotional dysregulations, traumas, multicultural issues, and relational concerns such as boundary issues, or patterns of unhealthy relationship with self and/or others, LGBTQ+ issues. Alice is also a proud product of immigration and fluent in Vietnamese. She has a passion for working with international students, immigrants and minorities.

Alice holds two Master of Science in Nursing degrees: one specializing in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and another in Family Nurse Practitioner. Alice also received additional psychiatric training under Dr. Errol Segall, MD, a highly respected psychiatrist with over 50 years of experience. Dr. Segall has been consistently recognized as one of the top psychiatrists in Virginia and previously served on the clinical faculty at Georgetown University Medical School.  

Alice believes in a holistic approach to mental well-being, valuing the importance of both medication management and therapeutic interventions. Her goal is to collaborate with her patients, fostering a safe and open environment where Alice and her patients can work together towards their optimal mental health goals. 

Outside of her professional life, Alice enjoys spending quality time with her family, her friends, and her dog. She also loves cooking, making arts, and hiking on weekends. 

Alice Tran currently works at Brightways Counseling Group.
For Telehealth Appointments: https://brightways.doxy.me/AliceTran

 "Strength begins with seeking help.
You've already taken the first step."

I understand that seeking help requires immense strength, and I want you to know that I see you. My mission is to create a safe and supportive space where my patients feel heard, understood, and treated with kindness and respect. I strive to empower each person to take meaningful steps toward healing, resilience, and lasting mental wellness, while also encouraging the development of healthy boundaries that support emotional balance and personal growth.

If you're new to seeing a psychiatric provider, you may be surprised to find that the initial appointment is quite similar to visits with other medical professionals. During this first appointment, the focus is on understanding your treatment goals, your experiences, and what you hope to gain from care. Together, we work to develop a treatment plan that aligns with your needs and values. While you may be primarily concerned with psychiatric or emotional symptoms, it is important to recognize that mental health and physical health are closely connected. Conditions such as depression, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating can sometimes be related to underlying medical issues such as thyroid disease, infections, medication side effects, hormonal changes, or other treatable medical conditions. For this reason, part of the evaluation process includes considering potential medical contributors to your symptoms. Obtaining an accurate diagnosis is an important step in creating an effective treatment plan. Sometimes this process unfolds over several visits as we gather more information and better understand your experiences. My goal is to approach this process thoughtfully and collaboratively so that together we can build a path toward improved mental health and overall well being.

Alice's Licenses & Certifications

• Board Certified PMHNP-BC

• Board Certified FNP-BC 

• Nurse Practitioner Licenses - active in Virginia, Oregon

Alice's Education & Professional Background

• Master of Science, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Wilkes University, PA 

• Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner - Frontier Nursing University, KY

• Bachelor of Science, Nursing - Niagara University, NY 

• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Minor in Chemistry - Niagara University, NY