Dr. Lois Walters-Threat, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Dr. Lois Walters-Threat, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
9202 Center Oak Ct, Mechanicsville, VA
Lois Walters-Threat, PMHNP-BC, DNP, offers compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and adults across Virginia. She supports individuals navigating complex emotional and behavioral challenges, with a focus on restoring balance and enhancing well-being through personalized medication management and integrative interventions. Lois works with patients ages 6 and up, using a collaborative, strengths-based approach to guide treatment planning. Whether supporting a teen with anxiety, helping an adult manage bipolar disorder, or assisting a senior through later life transitions, she tailors care to each individuals unique circumstances and goals. Serving communities throughout Virginia, Lois is especially passionate about working with individuals on the autism spectrum, those with developmental disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. She brings deep respect and understanding to her work with these populations, offering affirming care that addresses both the psychological and physical aspects of mental health. Her approach integrates mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and medication management to create meaningful, sustainable progress. Lois specializes in treating ADHD, PTSD and trauma-related conditions, and depression areas where she combines clinical insight with compassion to help individuals reclaim a sense of stability and purpose. Lois' patients benefit from a thoughtful balance of traditional and innovative interventions. Additionally, she emphasizes patient empowerment, education, and holistic healing. Outside of her work at LifeStance Health, Lois is a writer and artist who enjoys expressing herself through poetry and hands-on crafts like diamond painting. Her personal wellness practices yoga, mindfulness, and time in nature inform her clinical perspective, supporting a grounded, whole-person approach to care.
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

4.80

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Lois Walters-Threat

Focus areas

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Childhood Trauma
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Depression
Bipolar Disorder

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Intervention
Compassion Focused
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Integrative
Strength-Based

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Lois Walters-Threat

Lois Walters-Threat, PMHNP-BC, DNP, offers compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and adults across Virginia. She supports individuals navigating complex emotional and behavioral challenges, with a focus on restoring balance and enhancing well-being through personalized medication management and integrative interventions. Lois works with patients ages 6 and up, using a collaborative, strengths-based approach to guide treatment planning. Whether supporting a teen with anxiety, helping an adult manage bipolar disorder, or assisting a senior through later life transitions, she tailors care to each individuals unique circumstances and goals. Serving communities throughout Virginia, Lois is especially passionate about working with individuals on the autism spectrum, those with developmental disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. She brings deep respect and understanding to her work with these populations, offering affirming care that addresses both the psychological and physical aspects of mental health. Her approach integrates mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and medication management to create meaningful, sustainable progress. Lois specializes in treating ADHD, PTSD and trauma-related conditions, and depression areas where she combines clinical insight with compassion to help individuals reclaim a sense of stability and purpose. Lois' patients benefit from a thoughtful balance of traditional and innovative interventions. Additionally, she emphasizes patient empowerment, education, and holistic healing. Outside of her work at LifeStance Health, Lois is a writer and artist who enjoys expressing herself through poetry and hands-on crafts like diamond painting. Her personal wellness practices yoga, mindfulness, and time in nature inform her clinical perspective, supporting a grounded, whole-person approach to care.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome
Psychiatry Consultation
Sleep Problems
Young Adult Issues
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Office location

Dr. Lois Walters-Threat, DNP, PMHNP-BC also offers online video visits for patients
Hanover
9202 Center Oak Ct, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • University of Minnesota Duluth, Doctor of Nursing Practice

NPI number

1184310765

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.80
Bedside manner
5.00
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Dr. Lois Walters-Threat has 2 office locations in Mechanicsville, view full addresses on Dr. Walters-Threat's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Lois Walters-Threat?

Dr. Lois Walters-Threat frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Lois Walters-Threat on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Lois Walters-Threat speak?

Dr. Lois Walters-Threat speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Lois Walters-Threat in reviews?

5 patients have reviewed Dr. Lois Walters-Threat. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.8/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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