Julia Cyr, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Julia Cyr is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Compass Behavioral Health. She sees patients of all ages, including children, adolescents, adults, and perinatal patients, with care built on medication management, supportive psychotherapy, and patient education.
Get to know Julia
Julia Cyr is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Compass Behavioral Health in Falls Church, Virginia. She studied psychology at Georgia Tech, earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Connecticut, and completed her MSN in psychiatric mental health at George Washington University.
Julia began her career as a registered nurse in 2020 before becoming a nurse practitioner. She cares for patients of all ages, including children, adolescents, adults, and perinatal patients, with a focus on ADHD, anxiety, depression, and OCD, and also treats bipolar disorder and schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
Why did you go into behavioral health?
“I worked at a camp for kids with serious and chronic illnesses, and fell in love with both medicine and behavioral health. In my early nursing career, I saw how important and common mental health struggles are, and how much change can come when someone seeks treatment and feels heard.”
What can a new client expect working with you?
“When first meeting, I like to listen to understand your story, what brings you in, and anything that is an important part of who you are and your goals for treatment. I take a collaborative approach, and encourage patients to be involved in their care.”
What Julia treats
Who She Sees
- Children & adolescents
- Adults
- Perinatal patients
- Patients of all ages
Treatment Approaches
- Medication management
- Supportive psychotherapy
- Psychoeducation
Education & Training
- Georgia Institute of TechnologyBS, Psychology
- University of ConnecticutBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- George Washington UniversityMSN, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Research & Professional Profiles
- Presentation, Georgia Psychological Society annual conference (2015): Priming of affective perception on social networking sites.
Articles by Julia Cyr
High-Functioning Depression: What It Is and Common Signs
High-functioning depression means quietly struggling while keeping up with daily life. Learn the common signs, what causes it, and how Virginia residents can find care.
Types of OCD Explained: A Guide to Common Subtypes and Themes
The types of OCD describe the common themes OCD takes. Learn the four main types of OCD, other subtypes, and how each one is treated.
Depression Treatment: A Complete Guide to Getting Better
Depression treatment works, and there are more options than most people realize. This guide covers therapy, medication and how to find care.
See Julia in person or online
Appointments
Julia 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 Julia
New patient evaluations start with a full conversation about your history and your goals. Julia sees patients in person in Falls Church and by telehealth across Virginia.