Find a psychiatrist in Beachwood, OH — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Beachwood, OH accepting new patients
Headway connects Beachwood to 236 solution-oriented providers ready to support your mental health goals. Whether you're seeking help in Shaker Square, Van Aken, or Woodmere, we offer flexible scheduling and insurance-covered sessions. Most clients find a provider within two weeks and save significantly on care costs.
Anthony Velez has experience providing compassionate care across multiple psychiatric settings. He specializes in treating depression, anxiety, and trauma related disorders. Utilizing principles from acceptance and commitment therapy, he empowers patients to develop psychological flexibility, build resilience, and live more meaningful lives aligned with their values.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I provide compassionate, supportive mental health care centered on medication management. To enhance your treatment, I integrate brief, supplemental supportive interventions and targeted coping strategies when clinically indicated. I am currently accepting new patients (ages 18–64) and have immediate openings with flexible scheduling for both online and in-person appointments.
Hello! I'm Rashawna Edwards, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with more than 25 years of nursing experience. I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate life's challenges with compassion, respect, and evidence-based care. My approach combines medication management, supportive therapy, and practical coping strategies to help clients heal, build resilience, and achieve lasting emotional wellness. My goal is to create a safe, judgment-free space where you feel heard, valued, and empowered.
Hello, I’m Grace Aidoo, MSN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence-based care across the lifespan. My approach is holistic, empathetic, and collaborative, focusing on the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.
I earned my Master of Science in Advanced Midwifery Practice from Anglia Ruskin University in the United Kingdom and completed my Post-Master’s PMHNP certificate at Walden University. With a background in nursing, maternal and child health, and mental wellness, I bring both clinical expertise and heartfelt understanding to my sessions.
I specialize in supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, Bipolar, Individual and couples Psychotherapy, mood disorders, PTSD, ADHD, and perinatal and postpartum mental health challenges. My goal is to help clients find balance, clarity, and empowerment through a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic partnership.
Whether you are navigating life transitions, emotional distress, or seeking to improve your overall mental well-being, I am here to walk alongside you with empathy and respect. Together, we will create a personalized plan that promotes healing and sustainable wellness.
Hi there! I am Tonya, a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am dedicated to helping people improve their mental wellness and overall quality of life! With more than 20 years experience in healthcare and 13 years in nursing, I aim to provide compassionate, evidence-based care for adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, mood disorders, and ADHD. I have a special interest in helping busy professionals, healthcare workers, first responders, BIPOC and members in the LGBTQ+ community to feel supported in a safe and welcoming environment. My goal is to help you feel heard, understood, and empowered to move toward lasting wellness.
Hi, I’m Comfort, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and ADHD. My diverse background helps me bring a holistic perspective to care, and patients often describe me as warm, approachable, and easy to talk to. I am an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than eight years of nursing experience in psychiatry and internal medicine. I am committed to providing compassionate, individualized, evidence-based mental health care and helping people achieve their goals. I believe mental health is essential to overall well-being and strives to create a safe, respectful, judgment-free environment where everyone feels heard and valued. Outside of work, I enjoy cooking and spending time with friends and loved ones.
Hello! My name is Lisa Childress and I have been a Nurse Practitioner for over 12 years now! I am certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I have experience with Addiction Medicine, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and Bipolar Disorders. I absolutely love my patients and try to promote a warm, welcoming, environment to support your behavioral health goals.
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Dr. Sandra Parawira, D.N.P., P.M.H.N.P.-B.C., A.G.A.C.N.P.-B.C.
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual • Ohio
My ideal client is someone who is open to the life-changing, transformative solutions that modern psychiatry and mental health can offer. My practice is virtual by design, meeting clients on their terms, during non-traditional hours when they have time to focus on themselves and their needs.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 6 years of community mental health experience. I am also an Emergency Room nurse with over 13 years experience. I have extensive experience in mental health both professionally and personally. I have a passion for children, adolescents, and first responders, emergency healthcare workers. I also have a deep passion for those suffering from depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.
I am a double board-certified family and psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. As a Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I believe that healing begins with understanding. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can share your story without judgment and work toward meaningful, lasting change. I provide individualized, evidence-based care for adults facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorders, ADHD/ADD, and sleep disorders.
About our psychiatrists serving Beachwood, OH
- 100%Anxiety
- 99%Depression
- 90%PTSD
- 85%Bipolar disorder
- 78%OCD
- 100%Aetna
- 98%Cigna
- 93%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 69%The Health Plan
- 100%English
- 3%French
- 2%Russian
- 1%Hindi
- 1%Igbo
- 82%Online only
- 18%In-person or online
- 84%Woman
- 16%Man
- 77%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
- 16%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 5%Medical Doctor
- 1%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- 95%Individual therapy
- 20%Family therapy
- 8%Couples therapy
- 5%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right psychiatrist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Beachwood
Finding psychiatrists in Beachwood starts with knowing what kind of care fits your needs. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication, while therapists focus on talk therapy. Medication management may be part of care for concerns like anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or OCD. Both therapy and psychiatry can be valid starting points, depending on what you want help with and the type of support you’re looking for.
Beachwood has local psychiatry options, but appointment availability can vary in smaller markets across the Cleveland area. Virtual appointments can expand your options while still giving you access to licensed psychiatrists in Ohio. As you compare providers, look at appointment times, whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, and whether they offer the type of care you need. Psychiatry visits for medication management are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions. Some psychiatrists also offer therapy, and some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. Reading bios can help you understand each psychiatrist’s focus, style, and session structure before you book.
Psychiatric care in Beachwood can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and make ongoing care easier to plan for. Headway helps you find psychiatrists who are accepting new patients and match your insurance, availability, and preferences. You can review estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, compare bios, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're already taking psychiatric medication and considering switching providers, talk to your current prescriber before changing or stopping any medication — most psychiatric medications shouldn't be stopped abruptly. Anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm or in acute crisis should call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than wait for an outpatient appointment.
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