Behavioral Health
Our mission includes healing of our body, minds, and soul.
Mental healthcare is just as important as physical health- we believe the two can't be separated. One out of every five people in the United States suffers from mental illnesses such as anxiety or depression every year, and one out of every 20 people have severe mental illness. Fortunately, behavioral health problems can be treated with lifestyle modifications, counseling, and medications. We are here to help!
Click on a topic below to learn more about what we’re doing in the field of behavioral health!
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At FCHC, our Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Brittany Johnson, is here to support and assist individuals aged 18 and above with various life stressors, challenges, and mental health diagnoses.
Below is a list of some of the counseling services we provide.
Comprehensive Clinical Assessments
60 minute assessment for mental health and/or substance abuse. These assessments help us determine the exact problems/diagnoses and best approach to helping you feel better.
Individual Therapy
Weekly/Bi-weekly/Monthly one-on-one sessions with the counselor
Group Therapy (coming soon)
90-minute group session targeting Mental Health Wellness and maintenance learning the following:
— Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Skills
— Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills
— Anger Management
— Healthy Coping Skills
— Stress Management
— Grief & Loss
— Communication
— Healthy Lifestyles -
FCHC’s case manager, Nisha Lloyd, is here to help with a range of social services, from applying to SNAP or for Medicaid to even assisting patients with food insecurity. Please contact Nisha at nisha@fchc.us for assistance.
Below is a list of some of the services we provide:
— Applying for Medicaid
— Applying for assistance programs through Mary Washington Hospital, MCV, UVA, and others
— Applications for Medication
— Assistance Programs
— Referrals for substance abuse support
— Referral to counseling and mental health support
— Applying for SNAP
— Applying for Social Security
— Finding Dental and Vision services
— Obtaining knitted scarves and hats for families in need
— Rental Assistance or Housing
— Programs available or Housing Repair Applications.
— Referred to Food Bank and other resources for Food Assistance.
— Coordination of the Aging Fabulously Senior Women’s Group
— Resources for immigrants -
FCHC partners with Dr. Ben Crawford from Capeside Psychiatric to provide free telehealth appointments for uninsured patients. FCHC patients with private insurance and Medicare can also have easy access to tele-psychiatry through Capeside.
Our Behavioral Health Team
Brittany N. Johnson, LCSW
Licensed Counselor
Brittany is originally from Hillsborough, North Carolina. She graduated from Winston-Salem State University with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW). She received her Master's in Social Work (MSW) from the University of North Carolina in Greensboro. Over the past 10 years, she has worked as a counselor in outpatient, inpatient, and residential settings to not only help clients overcome depression, grief, anxiety, PTSD, and other more severe mental health problems but also helping people transition out of prison, families experiencing homelessness, and immigrants/refugees.
Her greatest passion is working with clients in crisis situations. She has a gift of being able to relate to others in a way that helps people feel they matter and that they are not alone. She has answered God's call to incorporate the love for Him and our savior Jesus Christ into her career intentionally and with purpose. She is currently working on a second master’s degree in Evangelism & Missions at Regent University. She is very excited to join the FCHC family and equip patients to help themselves improve their physical, mental, and spiritual health through Christ.
Nisha Lloyd, QMP
Case Manager
As Fredericksburg Christian Health Center’s first social worker, Nisha Lloyd brings over a decade of experience supporting children and families to her role. She holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Master of Science in Human Services with a specialization in Multidisciplinary Human Services.
Nisha is known for her positive attitude and her knowledge of community resources, which she uses to empower patients to reach their goals. She is inspired by her mother and stepfather, who also work in the helping profession serving those in need and being agents of change. In her free time, Nisha enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, researching DIY home improvement projects, and watching movies.
Dr. Ben Crawford, DO
Psychiatrist
Dr. Ben Crawford of Capeside Psychiatry provides tele-health psychiatry services free of charge to uninsured FCHC patients. This partnership is part of our ongoing commitment to ensure comprehensive healthcare services are accessible to all members of our community. Capeside Psychiatry will also provide tele-health psychiatry services for insured patients at standard billing rates.