Find a psychiatrist in Vienna, VA — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Vienna, VA accepting new patients
Headway brings personalized mental health care to Vienna, VA and surrounding neighborhoods including Oakton, Merrifield, and Falls Church. With 372 licensed providers, flexible virtual and in-person options, and insurance accepted, patients can find the right fit and often save significantly on session costs.
I’m Dr. Sharline Mashack, a board-certified Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and I specialize in treating patients with conditions ranging from ADHD to schizophrenia. I use a holistic approach combined with evidence-based practices to develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and provide psychotherapy.
As a military spouse, I’ve had the opportunity to work in several areas of the healthcare system, learning from experienced leaders along the way. I earned both my Master’s and Doctorate in Nursing.
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 Vienna, 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 Vienna, VA
Finding psychiatrists in Vienna starts with knowing what type of care fits your needs. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication, while therapists provide talk therapy. Both can be useful entry points depending on what you are looking for. If you want support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or medication management, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, background, and approach before booking.
Vienna is a smaller market, so local in-person appointment options may be more limited than in nearby areas like Oakton, Merrifield, or Falls Church. Virtual psychiatry can expand your options and make it easier to find a psychiatrist with availability that fits your schedule. Psychiatric appointments for medication management are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions. Some psychiatrists also provide therapy, and some people choose to work with both a therapist and a prescriber. Reading bios can help you understand session structure, communication style, and whether a free phone consultation is available.
Psychiatric care in Vienna can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and see your estimated out-of-pocket cost before you book. Headway helps you compare psychiatrists who are accepting new patients, verify insurance coverage, review detailed profiles, 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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