Stephanie G. Metzger DNP, RN, CPNP-PC, PMHS

Stephanie G. Metzger DNP, RN, CPNP-PC, PMHS is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and sees individuals and their families from birth to 21. Dr. Metzger provides trauma-informed care and believes that a positive relationship is central in the development of a holistic treatment plan. With an interpersonal approach, prescribing medication is but one part of treatment. Therapy, self-care, and development of coping strategies are essential to restore balance and foster resiliency in relationships. Comprehensive care is provided for complex emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal difficulties related to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, emotional dysregulation and reactivity, separation and blending of families, LGBTQIA+ challenges, stress management, chronic conditions, healthy relationships and transition between developmental stages.

Dr. Metzger received a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of Virginia, a Post Master’s Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certificate and a Master of Science from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Dr. Metzger has been awarded the Distinguished Alumna Award from University of North Carolina at Greensboro and the Nurse Alumni Award for Outstanding Clinical Practice from Virginia Commonwealth University. To nurture her own mental health Dr. Metzger volunteers for a local animal shelter and enjoys time in nature through hiking, kayaking, photography, and camping.

Dr. Metzger is based out of the McLean office.