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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Chesapeake, VA

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Chesapeake, VA

Chesapeake residents struggling with trauma, intrusive thoughts, or PTSD symptoms can access specialized care through Headway's network of 2,945 providers. Our therapists use proven approaches including EMDR, CPT, and relaxation training to support emotional self-regulation and trauma processing, with sessions available as soon as next day.

Ms.  Elaine Argueta

Ms. Elaine Argueta

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Virginia


“I am committed to fostering an inclusive and affirming therapeutic environment where individuals of diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences feel supported and respected.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Diana Embler

Diana Embler

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I enjoy helping people regain hope and delight. Most of my training and practice has been in area of emotional regulation, relationship and attachment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jamie Jackson

Jamie Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Waynesboro, VA


“I firmly believe that creating a safe, inclusive space—where individuals are encouraged to show up as their authentic selves—is vital for personal growth, transformation, and healing.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Kellie Branch-Dircks

Kellie Branch-Dircks

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


With over 25 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating grief and loss, life transitions, chronic illness, trauma (including first responders), aging-related concerns, and members of the agricultural and farming communities.

I provide telehealth services across multiple states, I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jeff Whitfield

Jeff Whitfield

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Virginia


“We will take a practical, solution-focused and values-based approach for whatever issues you are facing in a warm, collaborative way.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ana Gomez

Ana Gomez

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I will meet the client where they are at in the process and help them come up with their own goals in order to encourage empowerment.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sherry McMillan

Sherry McMillan

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is to help clients move from feeling stuck or overwhelmed to feeling capable, understood, and in control of their own lives...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gerald Joseph

Gerald Joseph

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I have worked in primary care and medical environments for over 6 years as a therapist/clinical social worker.

My background is primarily working with patients faced with mood disorders such as anxiety, and depression. My expertise has expanded to treat PTSD and dissociative disorders as well as borderline personality disorder.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Arti Kumar-Jain

Arti Kumar-Jain

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Training and clinical work emphasize trauma-informed, integrative care that honors both lived experience and individual strengths.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melinda Staton

Melinda Staton

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Melinda is a trauma informed, Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia, with the Virginia Board of Counseling. She is also the owner of Triumphant Coaching & Counseling, LLC. Melinda graduated from Hampton University in 1991 with a B.A. in Sociology. She served in the Navy for 12 years as a Human Resource Officer, obtaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander. She acquired her master’s degree in human resource development in 2001, and she acquired her Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling Degree from Nyack College, Alliance Graduate School of Counseling in New York City in 2014.

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PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Chelsea Hall

Chelsea Hall

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“You are meant to bloom - not shrink. I know this may be difficult to believe right now, but you are already lovely, wise, and worthy of much more in life.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dianna Igbo

Dianna Igbo

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal is to create a compassionate, safe, supportive, nonjudgmental space, and collaborative environment where clients can explore their challenges, develop coping skills, and achieve their personal goals so their healing and growth can thrive.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Pamela Byrd

Pamela Byrd

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My Style to Behavioral Intervention Practice consist of facilitating effective active listening skills and communication skills...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Samantha Cline

Samantha Cline

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that seeking therapy is not a sign of weakness - but a powerful act of strength, courage, and self-awareness.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Duane Wilkins

Duane Wilkins

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Substance Abuse Counselor in Ohio, Florida, and Virginia, I have worked with people from several walks of life...children, teens, adults, men, women, military, and civilian...who struggle with mental health...”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pamela Blueford

Pamela Blueford

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and client-centered. I believe therapy should be a safe space...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Rajni Sharma

Rajni Sharma

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Woodbridge, VA


“I set clear goals for myself and my clients and treat every session as an opportunity to make progress.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Priscilla Sweitzer

Priscilla Sweitzer

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My therapeutic style is collaborative, nonjudgmental, and rooted in the belief that each person has the capacity for growth and resilience.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Diane Mattingly

Diane Mattingly

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I bring over 15 years of experience specializing in trauma-focused care, including PTSD, early childhood trauma, domestic violence, and sexual assault.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Summer-Leigh Post

Summer-Leigh Post

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Work together with Summer to identify the challenges and obstacles that are causing dissonance in your daily life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Abisola Adepegba

Abisola Adepegba

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I see my clients as the experts in their lives. They have lived experiences, and I am here to help support them in fuguring out how those experiences have impacted their lives and how they want to embrace the present and affect change in the future.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Avis Edwards

Avis Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My aim is to create a calm, collaborative environment where clients feel safe, heard, and empowered from the very beginning.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Santricoa Nelson

Santricoa Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I truly believe that client's come into therapy with a set of strengths and talents they already possess and only need to be reminded of how resilient they really are.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sally Duerr-Rodriguez

Sally Duerr-Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I want to help you help yourself. I believe everyone is capable of change and I will teach you skills to use everyday.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
John Williams

John Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I am a caring therapist that put my patients first. I am a cognitive therapist and work with patient introducing them to having thoughts that bring on feelings that eventually lead to behavior.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Veronica Zubia

Veronica Zubia

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I specialize in working with individuals whose lives have been shaped by addiction—whether through personal experience or the impact of addiction in their environment.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Amber Dorsey

Dr. Amber Dorsey

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach to therapy is very simple: this is for you! I engage in motivational interviewing and am a solution-focused therapist whose goal is to ensure you are empowered and equipped to effectively manage whatever circumstances you are dealing...”
Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susan Sutherland

Susan Sutherland

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have advanced training in Perinatal Mental Health, Mindfulness based- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Post Traumatic Growth.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tina Haymes Logan

Tina Haymes Logan

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have worked with children as well as adults. Currently, I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy...”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Melissa Solomon-Craft

Melissa Solomon-Craft

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Hello, thank you for making your mental health a priority! I look forward to working with you on your journey to healing, self-preservation and empowerment. Together we can!

Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sally Barca

Sally Barca

Therapist

Virtual • Lynchburg, VA


“For decades it has been my life mission to help people return to resiliency after setbacks, losses, pain, stress, and suffering.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Sweetie Doychinov

Dr. Sweetie Doychinov

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Alexandria, VA


“I specialize in treating mood disorders (depression, bipolar), anxiety (GAD, panic, PTSD), substance use, and ADHD using evidence-based interventions and psychopharmacology.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Michael Gwanjaye

Michael Gwanjaye

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that therapy is about finding your authentic self and learning to embrace the suffering that is part of life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Reginald Wells

Dr. Reginald Wells

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Dr Wells focuses on guiding clients on skills that are effective for the client and introduces new coping strategies to help clients better manage themselves.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Swain

Laura Swain

Therapist

Virtual • Hampton, VA


My name is Laura and I have been in the mental health field for over 20 years. I have worked with children as young as 5 through adulthood to age 85. I opened my practice in 2020 and have enjoyed being a therapist more than I thought I would. I have a Masters degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Christopher Newport University.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Victoria Taylor

Victoria Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My therapeutic approach is client-centered, focusing on creating a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Godwin Oshegbo

Dr. Godwin Oshegbo

Therapist

Virtual • Arlington, VA


Hi there! I am Dr. Godwin Oshegbo. I'm glad you stopped by our website and this forum to learn about me and our services.

I am a licensed clinical professional in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. In addition, I am a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor (LCADC) in Maryland, and a national certified counselor (NCC). I have over 20 years of professional and clinical work experience. I have extensive experience working in different clinical settings over the years. I have experience in helping individuals with substance use issues and disorders, anxiety, family conflicts, bipolar disorder, & depression, including issues of faith and spirituality in wellness.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Noel Clarke

Noel Clarke

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe therapy should be more than simply talking about problems—it should help you better understand yourself, recognize your strengths, develop practical tools, and make meaningful changes in your life.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Esther Aruna

Esther Aruna

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Newport News, VA


“I value providing empathetic, kind, and culturally sensitive care, and medication management if indicated.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Victoria McCartney

Victoria McCartney

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I use a strengths based approach meaning I validate your experiences and acknowledge that you did your best with what you had at the time, and assist and encourage while you find new healthy skills.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD located within 20 miles of Chesapeake, VA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Chesapeake, VA
There are over 36 therapists in Chesapeake, VA accepting new patients.
36+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 97%Anxiety
  • 97%Depression
  • 92%Trauma
  • 86%PTSD
  • 81%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 81%Cigna
  • 81%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 69%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 3%French
How they see their clients
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  • 97%In-person or online
  • 3%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 86%Woman
  • 14%Man
License types
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  • 67%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 19%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 14%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 44%Family therapy
  • 22%Couples therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy

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