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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Chesapeake, VA

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Chesapeake, VA

Chesapeake residents experiencing postpartum mental health challenges can access compassionate, evidence-based care through Headway's network of 1,065 providers. From talk therapy to medication management, our providers offer personalized support tailored to your postpartum journey. Sessions are available as soon as next day, with free intake consultations to help you find the right fit.

Melissa Addessi

Melissa Addessi

Therapist

Virtual • Norfolk, VA


“I approach therapy by learning what is needed by the individual and working to use my skills and knowledge to fit what is needed...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Heather Honaker

Heather Honaker

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I offer a supportive, collaborative space where you can clarify your goals, strengthen motivation, and take practical steps toward meaningful change.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lakesha Barrett

Lakesha Barrett

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My background has allowed me to develop a grounded, compassionate, and practical approach to therapy.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Anneka Dockery

Anneka Dockery

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Clients can expect me to be engaged, listen and ask clarifying questions to make sure I am hearing what they are saying effectively.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Deitre Smith

Deitre Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have experience working with individuals struggling with chronic pain, using CBT to address cognitive factors contributing to pain perception.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Ellis

Jacqueline Ellis

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is collaborative, supportive, and practical, helping clients build emotional awareness, strengthen coping skills, and create healthier balance in daily life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Paula Tisdale

Paula Tisdale

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Alexandria, VA


“As a Trauma-Informed Licensed Counselor, I create safe healing spaces where you feel deeply validated and empowered.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
LaTonya Thomas

LaTonya Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe understanding where a pattern began can help you make different choices about where it goes next.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Wilmarie Vega

Wilmarie Vega

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients reframe limiting thoughts and integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caitlin Dixon

Caitlin Dixon

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have over 10 years of experience working with folks struggling with disordered eating and have extensive training in this field.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jana Davis

Jana Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Clients can expect different perspectives, ways to reduce (or sometimes clear) painful past experiences...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jaime Hardy

Jaime Hardy

Therapist

Virtual • Forest, VA


“Therapy doesn't have to feel intimidating sometimes it looks like play, laughter, art supplies on the floor, or learning new ways to connect in the middle of everyday chaos.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Faith Purdie

Faith Purdie

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


In therapy with me you will find that I emphasize acceptance of emotions, reframing negative thinking, and offering self-grace. I try to help you dig deeper to get the root issue that is causing you to be different than the way you want to be.

We are talking about you and your life, things that matter so I am open and non-judging, relaxed, and very real.

Accepting Sentra Health Plan Insurance and Peak Health

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pamela Shipp

Pamela Shipp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach to care is collaborative, practical, and focused on helping you feel more stable and in control.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Hannah Pinkston

Hannah Pinkston

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My main goals is to create a safe and empowering space to uncover the possibilities to benefit your overall health and well-being.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kelley Smith

Kelley Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Vienna, VA


“Through a compassionate, person-centered approach, I provide a safe, respectful space where you can explore your challenges, gain insight, and discover your inner strengths.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kimberly Fasoli

Kimberly Fasoli

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have a background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy and working with individuals with Substance Use Disorders and co-existing mental health disorders.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jamie Murray

Jamie Murray

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Healing happens in the therapeutic relationship, building skills and processing wounds that allow you to feel your best.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Kristen Jackson

Dr. Kristen Jackson

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


I have a double Master's and a Doctoral degree in psychology. I began my graduate study In NYC in 2006 doing research and clinical work in attachment theory both with young children and adults. It was there that I witnessed the impact of early and adult attachments. I have trained and worked in a variety of settings and each time I witnessed the fundamental human need of a secure, responsive and safe connection and the impact of isolation and trauma.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Sarah Brown

Sarah Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Harrisonburg, VA


“Through our work together, my goal is to help you build meaningful connections with parts of yourself you may have suppressed or forgotten...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ingrid Madison

Ingrid Madison

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I view therapy as a collaborative and holistic process that honors the connection between the mind and body.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Diaz

Elizabeth Diaz

Therapist

Virtual • Reston, VA


“Elizabeth's therapeutic approach is grounded in a diverse range of modalities to cater to the unique needs of her clients.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Katie Calabrese

Katie Calabrese

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My background spans a licensed forensic psychiatric hospital, an ambulatory substance-use treatment program, and private practice.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Gililland

Kimberly Gililland

Therapist

Virtual • Richmond, VA


“I strive to help individuals build confidence, eliminate self doubt, and navigate successfully through this hectic and beautiful thing we call life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Leah Harlan

Leah Harlan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Prince George, VA


“I believe healing happens when you feel safe enough to be fully yourself, so I work to create a space that's honest, supportive, and free of judgment.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Rose

Sarah Rose

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Virginia


“My therapy approach is to embarking on a journey of discovery with compassion, listening for themes of untapped desire, yearning, and disentangling the confines that seem limiting from our potential for goal attainment.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Samar Yeganeh

Samar Yeganeh

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and trauma-informed care, tailoring each treatment plan to your unique needs.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Cynthia Chausse

Dr. Cynthia Chausse

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I truly believe that everyone has the ability to navigate their challenges and discover their inner strengths, often more than they realize.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Olatomi Akinola

Olatomi Akinola

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


Taking the first step toward better mental health is a sign of strength. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), I provide compassionate, evidence-based care for ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, and related conditions. My approach is collaborative, personalized, and focused on helping you feel your best through medication management, supportive therapy, and practical strategies for lasting wellness.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Terea Adams

Terea Adams

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I'm passionate about creating a supportive, collaborative space where clients feel empowered to heal and grow.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Elaine Belson

Elaine Belson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“With 30 years of experience, I've honed an eclectic approach to therapy, combining insight, problem-solving, and coping skills...”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Benedicte Libibe

Benedicte Libibe

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I am a trauma-informed, culturally competent, and compassionate multilingual practitioner with experience working with Children, adults, couples and families from diverse and multi-cultural backgrounds.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Palesa Osei-Tutu

Palesa Osei-Tutu

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I am what I like to call a change agent. I support and facilitate change and healing through my work.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Chelsea Saks

Chelsea Saks

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe therapy should be collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each client's unique needs and goals.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Shaakira Simmonds

Shaakira Simmonds

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“She specializes in working with pregnant and postpartum moms, as well as individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and major life transitions.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Makiese Devose

Makiese Devose

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I believe therapy should feel safe, structured, and growth-oriented...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Emily Francis

Emily Francis

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can be honest, feel understood, and work through the things that have become difficult to manage on your own.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tamara Howe

Tamara Howe

Therapist

Virtual • Portsmouth, VA


“She creates a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard and understood while building practical skills for emotional regulation, communication, and everyday challenges.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shehnaz Kamal

Shehnaz Kamal

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I expect my clients after each therapy sessions, to gain insight into their thoughts, feelings and behaviors which can help them focus, move on and make positive changes in their life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tiffany Layne

Tiffany Layne

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My mission is to help you tap into your inner strengths and develop practical, empowering coping skills to guide you toward a place of healing, resilience, and personal growth.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists who support maternal mental health in Chesapeake, VA

Number of therapists serving Chesapeake, VA
There are over 1,050 therapists in Chesapeake, VA accepting new patients.
1,050+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Maternal mental health
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 92%Stress management
  • 85%Women's issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 97%Aetna
  • 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 84%Cigna
  • 42%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 8%Spanish
  • 2%French
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%Farsi
How they see their clients
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  • 90%Online only
  • 10%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 94%Woman
  • 6%Man
License types
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  • 40%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 36%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 12%Nurse Practitioner
  • 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 4%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 40%Family therapy
  • 27%Couples therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy

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