Our Team
Our Care Team
At Galaxy Behavioral Health, we believe that mental wellness requires a specialized, clinical foundation. Our team is comprised of highly trained psychiatric medical professionals dedicated to helping patients across Virginia find biological stability and long-term resilience.
While we focus on the medical and pharmacological side of mental health, we work in close coordination with your therapists and primary care doctors to ensure your treatment is unified and effective.
Leadership & Clinical Providers
Anansa Thompson, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner & Founder
Dr. Anansa Thompson is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and complex mood disorders. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the University of Kentucky and has extensive experience in both intensive care and outpatient psychiatry.
Dr. Thompson’s philosophy is built on finding your "ideal balance", utilizing the lowest effective dose of medication to achieve maximum clinical stability. She brings a down-to-earth, curiosity-driven approach to every consultation, ensuring that patients feel heard as individuals rather than a list of symptoms.
● Specialties Medication Management, Anxiety Disorders, Treatment-Resistant Depression.
● Approach Evidence-based, collaborative, and focused on long-term resilience.
Our Collaborative Approach
A Partner to Your Therapist
At Galaxy Behavioral Health, our role is distinct. We do not provide talk therapy; instead, we provide the clinical floor that makes therapy more effective. We serve as the medical bridge for your mental health journey.
When you join our practice, we become a part of your existing care circle. Our providers regularly collaborate with local Virginia-based therapists to:
- Ensure your medication is supporting your therapeutic breakthroughs.
- Monitor physical symptoms that may be hindering your emotional progress.
- Adjust treatment plans based on real-time feedback from your clinical team.
Expert Medical Oversight
Our team understands that psychiatric medication is not a "one-size-fits-all" solution. We use a precise, diagnostic approach to determine:
Biological Necessity
Is medication the right tool for your current symptoms?
Safety & Compatibility
How will new treatments interact with your existing medical history?
Ongoing Optimization
We provide continuous monitoring to ensure your protocol remains effective as your life and needs evolve.
Serving All of Virginia
Based in Manassas, VA, our team leverages secure, high-definition telehealth technology to reach patients from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Eastern Shore. By removing the barrier of travel, our providers are able to offer flexible evening and weekend availability to fit the busy schedules of Virginia’s professionals and families.
Ready to Meet with a Provider?
Our team is currently accepting new patients for virtual psychiatric evaluations. We look forward to partnering with you on your journey toward mental clarity and stability.
