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Centrally located to all the seven cities of the Hampton Roads area, Pasadena Villa Outpatient – Norfolk specializes in treating adults with anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorders, personality disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We are committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive, and high-quality individualized psychiatric and psychotherapeutic care for individuals who suffer from severe and persistent mental illness while maximizing social functioning in the real world.

Note: We do not accept Medicare or Medicaid.

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Pasadena Villa Outpatient – Norfolk offers a variety of additional services as part of our partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs including yoga therapy, and art therapy as well as support from our therapy dog, Baby Bear.

  • Yoga Therapy: Incorporating yoga into treatment integrates both mind and body, creating a more holistic healing process through the teaching of mindfulness and improving each client’s connectedness and awareness to their internal experience.
  • Art Therapy: Through our partnership with Eastern Virginia Medical School we provide art therapy that helps our clients explore their emotions and lived experiences, foster self-awareness, self-esteem and social skills, focus on growth and healing, and manage and recover from PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses.

  • Therapy Dog: Our therapy dog, Baby Bear, is a welcome addition to the team. Baby Bear is certified through the American Society of Canine Trainers and is a Canine Good Citizen with The American Kennel Club.  Research shows that therapy dogs can have a significant positive impact on mental health. Interacting with animals releases an automatic relaxation response, promotes the release of serotonin, prolactin and oxytocin which can play a part in elevating moods, lowers anxiety, provides comfort, reduces loneliness, and can act as catalysts in the therapy process. 

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What We Treat

At Pasadena Villa Outpatient – Norfolk, we specialize in treating complex mental health conditions and co-occurring disorders. The multimodality approach involving group, individual, and family therapy along with psychiatric services allows our clinical team to effectively understand and address challenging behavioral issues. Often, it’s the combination of multiple mental health conditions that hinders progress with traditional services. At our facility we treat:

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Major Depressive Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Levels of Care

At Pasadena Villa Outpatient – Norfolk, we offer five levels of care for mental health treatment: an adult partial hospitalization program (PHP), an adult intensive outpatient program (IOP), an adult day virtual IOP (V-IOP), and an adult evening V-IOP.

Our adult PHP, for ages 18 and older, includes intensive psychotherapeutic treatment and support in a less restrictive setting than inpatient care. Clients can participate in a structured therapeutic program during the day while living at home and enjoying their community in the evenings. The goal is to establish a foundation for long-term recovery support. Our PHP is appropriate for those who may have one or more of the following symptoms: withdrawal from normal activities; behavioral problems; depression; anxiety; suffering from pervasive, psychiatric disorders; at risk of being a danger to themselves; or at risk of being violent toward others.

Our IOP is designed to help individuals who are experiencing an increase in distressing symptoms and behaviors or aren’t progressing in traditional outpatient services. The extra treatment and support foster meaningful improvement and create a solid foundation for clients transitioning to community treatment. Evening Intensive Outpatient program (E-IOP) Provided at the Norfolk location our Adult Evening Program is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) that incorporates the principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) by teaching skills to help clients be more effective in their daily lives. This program is designed for those seeking additional mental health support while balancing professional, family, and or school obligations. This highly structured program meets in person three times a week in the evenings from 5:00 PM EST – 8:00 PM EST.

Adult Evening V-IOP
Provided throughout the state of Virginia, is an eight-week virtual program offered in the evenings on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00 to 7:00 pm EST. Learn more here.

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How We Treat

While under the care of Pasadena Villa Outpatient – Norfolk, you will receive high-quality treatment from a team of highly qualified professionals. Our weekly group therapy schedule has groups based on various treatment modalities, including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), expressive arts therapy, and mindfulness. In addition, we offer yoga therapy, art therapy, and the support of our therapy dog. With such a variety of treatment approaches, you will begin to learn skills and address mental health concerns from numerous angles and perspectives.

You can also expect to meet a wide variety of people in treatment with various mental health concerns and life experiences who can provide new perspectives and insights on what you may be working through yourself. As group members enter and leave treatment, the group will evolve offering opportunities to learn and grow together practicing valuable skills for real-world success.

Our Program

  • Specifically curated psychotherapy groups meet weekly to ensure they address each client’s needs.
  • Treatment options include group-based therapy with individual psychotherapy, family sessions, and medication management as indicated by the treatment plans.
  • Virtual and in-person treatment options are also available.

Licensed clinicians with certifications in evidence-based methods utilize a whole-person approach that includes, but isn’t limited to the following therapies:

  • Cinema Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Expressive Art Therapy
  • Movement Therapy
  • Somatic Psychotherapies

Board-certified psychiatrists oversee treatment, conduct psychiatric evaluations, and offer medical consultations. Through privileged clinical partnerships, community providers continue to serve as an extension of each client’s treatment team.

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Payment Options

Pasadena Villa Outpatient – Norfolk is currently in-network with Aetna, Anthem, Humana, Optima, Optum, TRICARE and UnitedHealthcare. Additionally, we are a certified, non-network Tricare provider. We are also proud to be a participating provider in the VA Community Care Network. Our NPI number is 1891390472 and our Tax ID number is 84-4227095.

We also offer private pay and out-of-network benefits. Our admissions team works with each client to find what works best to make our world-class treatment available to them. Call us at 804-491-6989 to discuss financial and insurance options.

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Our Staff

D'Nita Spann

D’Nita Spann, LPC, LSATP

Executive Director
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Tiana Lowder

Office Coordinator
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Amy Waldron, M.S. Resident in Counseling

Therapist
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Sydni Lewis

Administrative Assistant
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Jaquana Smith, MA, Resident in Counseling

Therapist
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Brent Burhite, DNP

Nurse Practitioner
D'Nita Spann

Executive Director

D’Nita Spann, LPC, LSATP

D’Nita Spann is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner who has been providing clinical services for over 13 years. She specializes in working with individuals living with serious mental illness (SMI) and co-occurring disorders. Specifically, she has provided therapeutic treatment in psychosocial rehabilitation, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), adult outpatient, and crisis intervention. She believes in utilizing evidence-based practices including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing to assist individuals with recovery and help them reach their fullest potential to live a more fulfilled life. D’Nita has a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from Norfolk State University.

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Office Coordinator

Tiana Lowder

Tiana has a very diverse and colorful background with over 6 years in the customer service industry. Tiana’s most recent experience was at Sentara as a Patient Care Specialist in the neuroscience department. While being trained in working at hospitals and inpatient residential facilities, she works at furthering her growing career in any environment. She strives to facilitate effective relations between clients and staff of Pasadena Villa, with the purpose of understanding their needs and requirements.

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Therapist

Amy Waldron, M.S. Resident in Counseling

Amy is a Resident in Counseling. She began her journey working with the high-risk youth in group homes and detention centers. Amy did crisis intervention counseling with adolescents and their families. She has since worked in residential and outpatient care with clients living with mental disorders, depression, and anxiety. Amy has a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from New England College. Amy integrates evidenced-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Person-Centered approaches to meet the client where they are in their recovery goals and desires for fulfillment in their lives.

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Administrative Assistant

Sydni Lewis

Sydni has accumulated extensive experience in the customer service industry across multiple roles such as administrative assistant and receptionist. Her most recent position was as an administrative assistant in a private mental health office. Throughout her diverse career, Sydni has consistently focused on enhancing her communication skills, fostering a friendly demeanor, and honing her attention to detail.

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Therapist

Jaquana Smith, MA, Resident in Counseling

Jaquana Smith, Resident in Counseling, is a compassionate and dedicated mental health professional with expertise in working with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, families, couples, and individuals. A graduate of Regent University, Jaquana is currently pursuing clinical licensure. With an integrative approach, Jaquana utilizes evidence-based therapies, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, to tailor treatment plans to each client’s unique needs. Her client-centered approach fosters a safe, empathetic, and empowering environment for growth and transformation.

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Nurse Practitioner

Brent Burhite, DNP

Dr. Brent Burhite is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 26 years of healthcare experience. He specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood disorders, and sleep disturbances and helps individuals cope with overall life stressors. He strongly believes in a holistic approach to mental health care and stresses interprofessional collaboration to meet unique client needs. He is a firm believer that medication management is only a portion of treating mental health concerns and will help clients utilize all resources available to meet their treatment objectives. Brent earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Minot State University and his Doctor of Nursing Practice at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences. He is also retired from the United States Air Force. Brent emphasizes the use of evidence-based psychopharmacology coupled with cognitive behavioral strategies to treat mental health symptoms. Brent seeks to form an authentic relationship with his clients to achieve therapeutic goals. He understands that building a strong client/provider relationship is key to successful treatment and strives to create an honest, open, and comfortable atmosphere to foster growth and healing.

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If you believe you or a loved one could benefit from the treatment services offered at Pasadena Villa Outpatient – Norfolk, please reach out to us by phone or by completing our contact form.

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