On medication
I believe in the medical model. I believe medications work. That doesn’t mean they’re right for everyone, and where possible, the goal should be for you to live your life without long-term dependence on them.
Psychiatric care in Newport News, Gloucester and by video across Virginia
Where science meets the whole of who you are
Evidence-based psychiatric care that honors your full humanity: medication management, therapy integration, and lifestyle medicine working together.
Newport News and Gloucester, alternate weeksSee the schedule
Your provider
Bryant Parson
Two board certifications, one view of you.
FNP-BC
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner
PMHNP-BC
Board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
My dual training means I can address your mental health needs while keeping your physical health in view, a perspective that’s rare and, I believe, essential.
I take a science-based approach to care while recognizing the art of tailoring treatment plans to each individual. No two people experience mental health the same way, and no two treatment plans should be identical.
- Practicing since 2018
- Licensed in Virginia and Florida
- Prescribes controlled substances when clinically appropriate
Our approach
Medication is a tool, not a destination.
On therapy
Psychiatry without therapy is rarely enough. I advocate for a collaborative care model, working alongside therapists, primary care providers, and other members of your care team. If you don’t have a therapist, I’ll help you find one.
On the whole person
Sleep, movement, nutrition, relationships, meaning: these aren’t soft add-ons to a treatment plan. They’re foundational. Every conversation we have will take these into account.
What we believe
The principles behind every visit
Psychiatry that goes deeper: collaborative care, evidence-based treatment and lifestyle medicine, working together.
- Evidence-based
- Treatment grounded in research and clinical science, not trends, not guesswork. You deserve care that works.
- Collaborative
- Your care team should work together. I actively coordinate with therapists, PCPs, and specialists to close the gaps.
- Whole-person
- Mind and body aren’t separate. Your physical health, lifestyle, and environment all shape your mental wellbeing.
- Goal-oriented
- We’re working toward something, not just managing symptoms indefinitely. What does thriving look like for you?
- Honest
- I’ll tell you what I think and why. You’ll always know what we’re doing, what the evidence says, and what the alternatives are.
- Respecting your time
- Flexible visit lengths, telehealth availability, and straightforward scheduling, because your time matters.
How it works
What to expect when you work with me
A thorough first visit
We take the time to understand your full history: psychiatric, medical, and personal. Good care starts with really listening.
A plan that’s yours
No template treatment plans. We build something together that fits your life, your goals, and your values.
Ongoing collaboration
Follow-up visits are structured around what you actually need, whether that’s a quick check-in or a longer conversation.
Progress toward independence
The goal isn’t to keep you in care indefinitely. We’re always asking: what would it look like for you to need us less?
Book a visit
Pick the visit that fits today
- 20 minCheck-in. Medication reviews, refills, quick updates. The right choice for 90% of appointments when things are stable.
- 40 minExtended. A medication change, a new life situation, or something that needs more than a quick check-in.
- 60 minFull session. Deeper conversations, booked with Bryant directly. New patients start with a 60-minute evaluation.
Online scheduling
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Current patients book follow-ups in the patient portal
- Sign in to the patient portal at portal.resiliencemedpsych.com.
- The scheduler opens with Simple Follow Up chosen.
- Pick an open time.
Your portal login is set up from an invitation link we email you. No login yet, or would rather talk to us? Call 804-699-3190 and we’ll book your visit or send you the link.
Rather book by phone? Call 804-699-3190 and we’ll find a time with you.
Please give 24 hours’ notice to cancel or change a visit.
New patients
Getting started takes three steps
Most new patients are seen within 1–2 weeks.
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Book online
Choose “New patient visit”: 60 minutes, in Newport News, in Gloucester or by video. Or call us and we’ll book it with you.
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Complete your intake forms
After you book, we send your intake forms through the patient portal. Please complete them before your visit.
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Meet Bryant
Your first visit is a full psychiatric evaluation. We’ll review your history, discuss your goals, and begin building a care plan together.
Seen through one of our partner practices? Please schedule through their page:
Black Pine Counseling patients (opens in a new tab) Reintjes Counseling patients (opens in a new tab)
Insurance
Insurances we accept
Self-pay welcome; contact us for current rates. Don’t see your plan? Contact us.
- AetnaAetna Health Plans, Aetna Better Health of Virginia (Medicaid), Aetna Senior Supplemental
- Allied Benefit Systems
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of VirginiaHealthKeepers
- Cigna
- Headway
- Humana
- Medicaid of Virginia
- Medicare Part B of Virginia
- Sentara Health Plans
- TRICAREEast Region and TRICARE For Life
- UnitedHealthcare / Optum
This week, Bryant is in
Newport News or GloucesterAlternate weeks
9 AM to 8 PM Eastern, in person or by video. Closed Sundays.
Newport News
Monday to Wednesday, alternate weeks
760 Pilot House Dr, Suite BNewport News, VA 23606
Gloucester
Thursday to Saturday, alternate weeks
7319 Martin St, Suite 3Gloucester, VA 23061
Telehealth
Same days as the offices
Video visits from anywhere in Virginia, for most visit types.
Alexandria area: appointments are by request. Call 804-699-3190 or email admin@resiliencemedpsych.com.
Questions
What new patients ask us
How long does the intake process take?
Most new patients are seen within 1–2 weeks, depending on insurance verification and availability.
What happens at the first appointment?
Your first visit is a full psychiatric evaluation. We’ll review your history, discuss your goals, and begin building a care plan together. Plan for 60 minutes.
Do you prescribe controlled substances?
Yes, when clinically appropriate. All prescribing decisions are made thoughtfully with your full history in mind.
Do you offer therapy?
Our visits incorporate therapeutic conversation, but we are a psychiatric practice, not a therapy practice. We can help connect you with a therapist if needed.
What if I don’t have insurance?
Self-pay patients are welcome. Contact us for current rates before getting started.
Can I do everything by telehealth?
Telehealth is available for most visit types throughout Virginia. Some situations may require an in-person visit; we’ll let you know if that applies.
What if I need to cancel or I’m running late?
Please give us 24 hours’ notice to cancel or change a visit. If you’re running late, we hold your time for 10 minutes.
Mental health problems don’t define who you are. They are something you experience. You walk in the rain and you feel the rain, but, importantly, you are not the rain.
Contact
Questions before you start? Ask us.
- Call804-699-3190
- Emailadmin@resiliencemedpsych.com
- Fax757-387-1599
- Patient portalportal.resiliencemedpsych.com
- TikTok@tik_talk_therapy on TikTok (opens in a new tab)Mental health tips, practice updates, and more.
Not for emergencies. In a mental health crisis, call or text 988. In an emergency, call 911.