Find a psychiatrist in Norfolk, VA — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Norfolk, VA accepting new patients
Headway brings mental health care to Norfolk neighborhoods including Ghent, Freemason, and Larchmont with 416 providers trained in CBT, EMDR, and strength-based approaches. Patients save an average of 75% on sessions through insurance coordination, with appointments available as soon as tomorrow. Explore support for relationships, grief, identity, and more with providers who listen.
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I have been a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) since 2016 and have worked in both primary care and mental health since that time. In 2024, I graduated with my Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification and have been working strictly in mental health since that time.
I'm a board-certified psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience in both general psychiatry and addiction medicine. My background spans a wide range of mental health conditions — from anxiety and depression to bipolar disorder and substance use — and I bring a deeply holistic perspective to every patient I work with. I offer telehealth care with flexible scheduling, including early morning appointments starting at 7:30am for those who need care before their workday begins.
Welcome! I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to helping individuals find healing through a well-rounded approach to mental wellness. True healing comes from caring for the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free space where you can be listened to, valued, and empowered to take an active role in your mental health journey. I have years of experience caring for individuals with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, psychosis, substance use disorders, and other complex mental health conditions. Mental health is more than managing symptoms. Mental well-being is closely connected to physical health, relationships, purpose, and daily habits. Together, we will explore how these areas influence your overall wellness and develop a treatment plan that supports lasting growth. This may include medication management when appropriate, education, supportive therapy, healthy lifestyle strategies, stress management, sleep optimization, and building practical coping skills that fit your life.
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Great to meet you! My name is Umu (She/Her), and I’m a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in integrative, functional, metabolic, and nutritional psychiatry, as well as comprehensive psychological evaluations for adolescents and adults. I support individuals experiencing cognitive and executive functioning challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, sexual health concerns—including premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, painful sex, dyspareunia, and vaginismus—and hormonal changes that may impact mental health, including testosterone support and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) when clinically appropriate.
I'm a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, based in South Carolina. I received my Masters in Nursing from Duquesne University (Forensic Nursing), Post-Masters in Nursing from University of Virginia (PMHNP). I served in both U.S. Navy and U.S. Public Health Service, retired in 2019. I have been practicing for 12 yrs. I have experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
Hello! My name is Melissa Sharp, and I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in treating individuals aged 6 through middle-aged adults who are navigating mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, mood changes, ADHD, and life transitions.
My name is Linda, I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). The cornerstone of our practice is about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services through a biopsychosocial approach. Our focus is to help individuals improve their mental health and quality of life, as well as to heal and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral, nonjudgmental, safe space, where your concerns are heard, and you are encouraged to be an active participant of your treatment plan.
My experience has given me the opportunity to work closely with adults, children/adolescents experiencing symptoms of ADHD, autism, ODD, ID, depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, personality disorders, schizophrenia, and OCD.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years experience in health care. My goal is to help patients live their best lives by treating the whole person. We will work together to determine the treatment plan that best suits your individual needs. I will provide individualized care, not "one size fits all" approach to medication management.
Hi there, I'm Joanna! I have been working in healthcare since 2006, and I was personally called to mental health because I believe everyone deserves compassionate, understanding support. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides care across the lifespan. It is a true blessing to walk alongside people as they work toward greater emotional well-being and a better quality of life.
Leandra Davidson, MBA, MSN, PMHNP-BC Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
VIRTUAL VISITS & MEDICATION MANAGEMENT ONLY IN NC, VA, DC, AND MD
Leandra is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) licensed in North Carolina, Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland. Leandra provides compassionate, evidence-based care for adults, with a special passion for working with veterans. Her services include comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapeutic interventions tailored to each individual’s needs with extensive experience treating:
- PTSD
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Veterans ( VA community Care and Tricare)
- ADHD (including testing)
As a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (DipACLM), my mission is to empower you to build sustainable lifestyle habits that will support your long-term mental and physical wellness. My clinical experience includes pediatric behavioral health, high school nursing during the COVID-19 pandemic, addiction treatment, academia as an adjunct professor, and medication management—all of which have strengthened my passion for holistic mental health care.
With over seven years of psychiatric-mental health nursing experience and over a decade of personally embracing a predominantly plant-based lifestyle and being an avid runner, I bring both professional expertise and personal passion to my practice. If you are looking for a nonpharmacologic approach to improving your mental health and quality of life through sustainable lifestyle habits, I am happy to support you!
About our psychiatrists serving Norfolk, VA
- 99%Depression
- 98%Anxiety
- 87%ADD/ADHD
- 87%Bipolar disorder
- 84%PTSD
- 99%Aetna
- 99%Cigna
- 91%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 55%United Healthcare
- 99%English
- 4%French
- 3%Spanish
- 3%Yoruba
- 2%Igbo
- 86%Online only
- 14%In-person or online
- 84%Woman
- 16%Man
- 92%Nurse Practitioner
- 6%Medical Doctor
- 1%Clinical Nurse Specialist
- 1%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- 96%Individual therapy
- 20%Family therapy
- 7%Child or adolescent therapy
- 7%Couples 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 Norfolk
Finding psychiatrists in Norfolk starts with understanding the type of care you want to explore. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication as part of care. Therapists provide talk therapy and support, and some people use one type of care while others work with both. If you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or a psychiatry consultation, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties and training to see whether their background matches your needs.
Norfolk has local psychiatry options across neighborhoods like Ghent, Freemason, Larchmont, and surrounding Hampton Roads communities, but local appointment supply may vary. Virtual visits can expand your options when nearby offices have limited openings or your schedule makes travel harder. Psychiatric care often includes shorter, less frequent medication management visits than therapy sessions, though some psychiatrists also offer therapy. As you compare profiles, look at appointment availability, whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, session format, and the bio details that explain communication style and areas of focus.
Psychiatric care in Norfolk can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand your expected out-of-pocket cost before you book. Headway helps you find psychiatrists who take your plan, are accepting new patients, and offer clear availability for virtual or in-person care. You can enter your insurance details, compare bios, review estimated costs, 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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