Find a psychiatrist in Fredericksburg, VA — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Fredericksburg, VA accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Fredericksburg across neighborhoods like Downtown, Stafford, and Chancellor. Headway connects you with 372 licensed providers offering flexible in-person and virtual sessions. With insurance coverage and free consultations available, many clients pay as little as $0 per session.
My practice is guided by two simple beliefs:
1. People heal when they feel truly seen.
2. We are as unique on the inside as we are on the outside.
I work with adolescents and adults on anxiety, ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, burnout, and more. I have a particular interest in high-achieving women navigating anxiety, ADHD, burnout, and perimenopause—a combination I see often and that frequently flies under the radar for years.
Medication may be part of the plan. So might sleep, hormones, relationships, labs, supplements, breath work, therapy, diet, pharmacogenomic testing, and more. You're not a container we pop a pill into every day, but a dynamic human being, and together we'll figure out what actually moves the needle for you.
Before I became a nurse practitioner, I taught violin for over 25 years. I never expected that to matter later, but it turns out I'd spent decades practicing exactly the skills I use now: listening closely, meeting someone where they actually are, and trusting that healing—like learning—looks different for everybody.
I earned my Master's degree from Frontier Nursing University and am licensed in Virginia and Maryland. Whether this is your first time seeking psychiatric care or you're looking for a different perspective, I'd love to connect and learn how I can help you feel like the person you've always known you could be.
Hello, my name is Denise Cole and I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner providing medication management services for anxiety/depressive/bipolar disorders, OCD, and PTSD. I recognize the importance of mental health on overall health. I look forward to helping you work towards your goals and achieve wellness. Let’s get started.
About our psychiatrists serving Fredericksburg, VA
- 99%Anxiety
- 98%Depression
- 86%PTSD
- 86%Bipolar disorder
- 84%ADD/ADHD
- 100%Aetna
- 98%Cigna
- 91%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 58%Oxford
- 99%English
- 4%French
- 4%Spanish
- 3%Igbo
- 3%Twi
- 85%Online only
- 15%In-person or online
- 84%Woman
- 16%Man
- 93%Nurse Practitioner
- 6%Medical Doctor
- 1%Clinical Nurse Specialist
- 1%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- 95%Individual therapy
- 19%Family therapy
- 6%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 Psychiatrist in Fredericksburg, VA
Finding the right psychiatrist in Fredericksburg starts with knowing what kind of care you want to book. Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication, while therapists provide talk therapy. Medication management may be part of care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, and related concerns. Both therapy and psychiatry can be useful entry points, depending on your needs, so it helps to look for a psychiatrist whose listed specialties match what you want support with.
Fredericksburg is a smaller market, so local in-person psychiatry appointments may be more limited than in larger Virginia cities. Virtual appointments can expand your options while still letting you choose a psychiatrist who fits your schedule, preferences, and care goals. Psychiatric visits, including medication management appointments, 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. Before booking, read psychiatrist bios for details on specialties, appointment format, availability, and whether a free phone consultation is offered.
Psychiatric care in Fredericksburg can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before your visit. Headway helps you search for psychiatrists who are accepting new patients, enter your insurance details for a cost estimate, compare bios, and book directly when you are 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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