Gianna Kang, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Gianna Kang is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Compass Behavioral Health. She cares for children, teens, college students, and adults, pairing evidence-based medication management with supportive psychotherapy.
Get to know Gianna
Gianna Kang is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Compass Behavioral Health in Falls Church, Virginia. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing at Georgetown University and completed a post-master’s certificate in psychiatric mental health at George Mason University.
She provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy for children ages 5 and up, adolescents, college students, and adults. Her care emphasizes collaboration, education, and shared decision-making, and she offers appointments in both English and Korean.
Why did you go into behavioral health?
“I became a psychiatric provider because I believe everyone deserves compassionate, personalized mental health care. My goal is to create a supportive environment where patients feel comfortable, heard, and respected while we work together to better understand their concerns and develop a treatment plan that aligns with their individual goals.”
What can a new client expect working with you?
“I believe meaningful psychiatric care involves more than prescribing medication. I strive to understand the whole person and help patients improve not only their symptoms, but also their quality of life, relationships, confidence, and overall functioning.”
What Gianna treats
Conditions
- ADHD
- Anxiety & panic disorders
- OCD
- Depression
- Bipolar disorders
- PTSD & trauma
- Social anxiety
- Insomnia
- Executive functioning difficulties
- Stress & burnout
Who She Sees
- Children (ages 5-12)
- Adolescents (13+)
- College students
- Adults
Treatment Approaches
- Psychiatric evaluations
- Medication management
- Supportive psychotherapy
Education & Training
- Georgetown UniversityMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- George Mason UniversityPost-Master's Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP)
Memberships & Profiles
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
- American Nurses Association (ANA)
- Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners (VCNP)
Articles by Gianna Kang
The Types of Anxiety Disorders Explained
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Panic Attacks vs. Anxiety Attacks: How to Spot the Difference
Panic attack vs. anxiety attack. Learn what each means, how the symptoms compare, and how panic attacks are treated.
Medications for Anxiety: What You Should Know Before Starting
Considering medications for anxiety? Learn how SSRIs, SNRIs, benzodiazepines, and beta-blockers work, what to expect, and how to find the right treatment.
See Gianna in person or online
Appointments
Gianna sees patients in person at our Falls Church office and by secure video across Virginia.
In Crisis?
If you or someone you know is in crisis, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is free and available any time, day or night.
Schedule with Gianna
New patient evaluations start with a full conversation about your history and your goals. Gianna sees patients in person in Falls Church and by telehealth across Virginia.