River Road Psychiatry, LLC

River Road Psychiatry, LLC (“RRP, LLC”) is a nurse practitioner owned and operated practice. Carleen “Carly” is an Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner authorized to practice autonomously in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Carly began practicing psychiatric nursing in 2001, and quickly developed a passion for helping individuals with psychiatric disorders. While practicing in Virginia and later in Boston, Massachusetts, she pursued a graduate degree in psychiatric nursing, which she received in 2005.

She enjoys working with diverse individuals and approaches each patient uniquely. She believes a person knows their body and lived experience better than anyone else and thus the decision to be on psychotropic medication must be based on a strong partnership between the patient and a provider. Evidenced-based care, trauma-informed care, respect, and empathy are guiding principles of Carly’s practice model.

Carly has been prescribing psychopharmacologic treatments to adult individuals (ages 18+) for more than 15 years and has worked in a variety of settings including primary care, community-based care and college health. She has extensive experience treating anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar/mood disorders and ADHD.

Carly developed a particular expertise in and fondness for working with young adults while employed at a University counseling center for over a decade. She continues to maintain a part time practice with the Department of Athletics at the University of Richmond in addition to working at RRP, LLC.

Education & Certifications
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, May 2012
Master of Science, Nursing, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, May 2005
Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Program

Bachelor of Science, Nursing, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, May 2001

Certifications:
American Nurses Credentialing Center: Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Exp. 6/18/22)