Kara Kicia

Bio

Everyone has mental health. We all face obstacles that we can work to build solutions for. I believe in holistic medicine and treating the entire person through lifestyle changes, psychotherapy, and pharmacologic treatment. I am committed to utilizing evidence-based medicine and all of the resources at my disposal to serve as an advocate and support system for my patients. I pride myself on being an empathetic, honest, and detail-oriented provider. I offer a nonjudgmental environment to get to know the specific challenges, symptoms, and goals of every individual I work with. We will work together to determine the best possible treatment options. I am a state licensed and nationally certified physician assistant.

I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Human, Nutrition, Food and Exercise with a Minor in Psychology from Virginia Tech. I went on to receive my Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Shenandoah University where I was trained to diagnose and treat individuals with a wide range of psychiatric conditions.

In-network insurances

Blue Cross Blue Shield • Self pay • United • Aetna • Cigna

Specialties

ADD/ADHD Medication Management • Adjustment Disorder • Anger Management • Anxiety • Bipolar Disorder • Borderline Personality Disorder • Daytime Sleepiness • Depression • Divorce • Eating Disorder • Grief and Loss/Bereavement • Life Coaching • Life Transition • Major Depressive Disorder • Medication Review • Men's Health Issues • Mindfulness • Mood Disorders • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) • Occupational Difficulties • Personality Disorder • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Trauma • Relationship Issues • Sadness • Schizophrenia • Self Esteem • Sexual Dysfunction • Sleep Disorder • Social Anxiety • Stress/Worry • Suicidal Thoughts • Women's Health Issues

Education and training

• Virginia Tech, Bachelor of Science in Human, Nutrition, Food, and Exercise with minor in Psychology
• Shenandoah University , Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Languages spoken

• English

Pronouns

• she/her/hers