Your Struggles do not
DEFINE YOU!
Virginia Gay Hospital offers an array of behavioral and mental health services for patients as young as 5 years old.
We are able to diagnose and treat many conditions such as anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance abuse, eating disorders and more.
VGH offers individual psychotherapy services, also known as talk therapy or counseling. This is where patients speak with a mental health provider, discuss coping skills to improve responses, learn to manage stress in their day-to-day life and more.
VGH also offers medication management, a form of therapy that ensures patients receive the proper medication for their needs. Effective medication management includes reviewing medications, continual monitoring, short and long-term plans and education.
Meet our Providers
Samantha Jirak, DNP, ARNP, FNP-GC, PMHNP
Samantha’s education and career as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner is grounded in holistic care by targeting the mind, body and soul connection. Her experience in both medication management and psychotherapy allows her to identify current challenges and work towards individualized goals for her patients’ futures.
Her passion for mental health grew from her desire to provide comprehensive rural health care, which she has done at Virginia Gay Hospital for several years. She has experience working with patients of all ages and stages of life due to her background in pediatrics, mother/baby and family practice.
Elizabeth Hunt, DNP, ARNP, PMHNP
Elizabeth’s desire to improve mental health for all came from working as a nurse in surgical and the neuroscience ICU for six years. She has a passion for supporting and caring for individuals in their best and worst moments. This experience led her to obtain her Doctorate degree in Nursing Practice and specialize in mental health. She works with adults and children with mental health concerns of all varieties.
She is most passionate about helping individuals find their true self in their healing journey through psychotherapy techniques. She is passionate about listening, understanding and treating each individual in a holistic way. Her approach combines therapy, medication management and coping skills such as mindfulness and breathing techniques.
