Our Facility

Located at 355 Crawford St. Suite 333 Portsmouth, VA 23704 our office serves the residents of Virginia and North Carolina through our convenient telehealth service.  A limited number of in-person appointments are now available.  You will find a safe, clean and welcoming environment at our new office.  

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Dr. Maria Alavanja

Doctor Maria Alavanja graduated from Wake Forest University with a degree in Chemistry and earned a Master’s Degree in Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania. After receiving her commission in the United States Navy in 2000, Doctor Alavanja attended the Uniformed Services University and earned her Doctor of Medicine. She transferred to the Hampton Roads area in 2008 and served at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia. After more than 15 years of Naval service including two deployments, Dr. Alavanja left the Navy to continue her career in psychiatry in the Hampton Roads area.

Mental Health Services


We treat a variety of mental health illnesses both in the office and through our telemedicine services.  We would be delighted to help you and look forward to working with you.  Some of the conditions we treat are:

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

SOME TESTIMONIALS

So thankful for the counsel and assistance, if you want help, this is the place to find it.

Mark J

Couldn’t be more thankful for the team at Alavanja Tele-Psychiatry

Stacy S

A place where they truly care about you

Gloria T