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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 2,770 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.

Towanda Osborne

Towanda Osborne

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I'm an active therapist—I'll offer feedback, help you connect the dots, and work with you to build tools that create real, lasting change.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristin Miller

Kristin Miller

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


As a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) who has been practicing for over 10 years, I can promise support, empathy, and engagement. Additionally, I have formal training in trauma treatments, TEAM-CBT, RLT couples counseling, and years of experience with several other approaches. I enjoy working with individuals and couples, i am an LGBTQIA+ ally, and i love my job!

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Catherine Gallagher

Catherine Gallagher

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I often tell clients, our initial goals serve as a compass and point us in a direction as we begin working together.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Christabel Ekechukwu

Christabel Ekechukwu

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I have helped a lot of individuals find closure with their traumas, and process memories.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Mary Gaskill

Mary Gaskill

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Blacksburg, VA


“My approach is warm, grounded, and collaborative. Together, we'll slow things down, get curious about what hurts, and uncover what's possible beyond the pain.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Lindsay Moffatt

Lindsay Moffatt

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I lead with respect, understanding, and empathy. I enjoy using humor and creating a safe place for you to be your authentic self.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Bernard Mungin

Bernard Mungin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Alexandria, VA


“I am a think-out-of-the-box clinician that will often challenge clients to try approaches that may be out of their comfort zone.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rupa Karki

Rupa Karki

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Vienna, VA


“She strives to create a safe and non-judgmental space for patients to share their stories and work toward mental health goals.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kristel Byrd

Kristel Byrd

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I am neurodivergent therapist who provides Teletherapy. As a former military brat and spouse, working mother, single mother, trauma survivor, I've intimately understood the complexities of life's transitions.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sika Yeme

Sika Yeme

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe in listening to my patients with an open mind and heart, viewing them as a unique individual with their own set of strengths and challenges.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tre King

Tre King

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach to therapy is focused on building a strong rapport with my clients to connect and develop a strong therapeutic alliance.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Westly Francois

Westly Francois

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is warm, compassionate, and client-centered. I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kami Simmons

Dr. Kami Simmons

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal is to improve the clients quality of life and mental health with the least amount of medication.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Grace Soistman

Grace Soistman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Vienna, VA


“My goal is not just symptom reduction but helping you understand how your brain works so treatment feels clear, collaborative, and sustainable.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jonathan Gustave

Jonathan Gustave

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“As a young black male that has had to navigate the challenges that most people face and as I clinician I have the personal experience and clinical experience to help get you back on the right track.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Men's issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Amalaky Ramdan

Amalaky Ramdan

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal as a therapist is to always meet my client where they are; to provide a space where my client is heard and validated...”
Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Shantara Bussey-Martin

Shantara Bussey-Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe healing begins when you have a safe space to be seen, heard, and supported without judgment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Indu Pillai

Indu Pillai

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“My diverse clinical background has shaped a compassionate, patient-centered approach grounded in empathy, clinical excellence, and evidence-based practice.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adrian Mirabile

Adrian Mirabile

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that healing happens when we look beyond the surface symptoms to understand the deeper story.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tyffany Kidd

Tyffany Kidd

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore challenges that are present in your life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kevin Moino

Dr. Kevin Moino

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is best defined as evidence-based, highlighted with a warm, safe, welcoming, and understanding environment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patricia Amankwa

Patricia Amankwa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“Patricia is known for her holistic approach to patient care, integrating evidence-based practices with a deep understanding of the psychosocial factors that influence mental health.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jonathan Stahl

Jonathan Stahl

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Since earning my degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2013, I have worked with a diverse range of clients...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sonja Poitier-Hickman

Sonja Poitier-Hickman

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I believe therapy is a safe place in which we can be heard, supported, and understood. Together, we will work to uncover your strengths and find new ways to approach life's challenges.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Monique Gardner

Monique Gardner

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I take a warm, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach to therapy, working collaboratively to create a safe and affirming space for each client.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Charles Miller

Charles Miller

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Harrisonburg, VA


“I work to provide an empathetic and non-judgmental space because I believe this is what we all need in order to truly learn about ourselves and make changes that help us continue to grow.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Messerschmidt

Mary Messerschmidt

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My philosophy is largely rooted in the belief that a caring, authentic therapy relationship, combined with finely tuned best practice interventions can create healthy solutions to challenges in life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Joshua Robinson

Joshua Robinson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fredericksburg, VA


“I take a warm, down-to-earth approach, helping clients feel comfortable as we work through life's challenges together.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kenneth MBuen

Kenneth MBuen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


Kenneth Mbuen, PMHNP-BC, is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner joining Headway with a commitment to expanding access to high-quality mental health care across Virginia. Kenneth began his academic journey by earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University and later obtained a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Walden University in Minneapolis.

Driven by a strong desire for lifelong learning and professional growth, Kenneth’s clinical experience extends well beyond the classroom. He has served in a variety of roles throughout his career, including Psychiatric Registered Nurse at Dominion Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia, and as a PMHNP-BC at Bloom Health Centers and Aevum Behavioral. With over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, Kenneth brings a depth of knowledge and a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care. Kenneth has also work extensively with Nursing home patients receiving rehabilitation to those having dementia

Kenneth is currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree at Walden University, with an anticipated graduation date of May 2026. His clinical interests include working with individuals experiencing anxiety disorders, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), sleep disorders and insomnia, and mood disorders.

Outside of clinical practice, Kenneth prioritizes self-care and balance. He enjoys reading, listening to calming music, traveling, and playing soccer—activities that help him recharge and remain fully present for the individuals and communities he serves.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Gabriel Enwelum

Gabriel Enwelum

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is holistic, deeply thorough, and persistent; I'm dedicated to getting to the root of what you're experiencing and won't give up on finding what works for you.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Challenging, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Carrington Chatham

Dr. Carrington Chatham

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“As an African American male provider, Dr. Chatham brings a unique understanding of historically underserved populations to his practice, aiming to make therapy accessible and manageable for all.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sandra Norris

Sandra Norris

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe therapy works best when you feel comfortable and understood, so I focus on creating a welcoming and nonjudgemental space.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Tonya Sims

Dr. Tonya Sims

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“With over twenty years of experience in mental health, I have learned that true healing begins with connection.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Isabel Stratton

Isabel Stratton

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I aim to create a grounded, non-judgmental space where you can show up as you are, without pressure to perform or have everything figured out.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Vanessa Bruce

Vanessa Bruce

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Clients will develop healthier relationships with themselves in order to significantly enhance those relationships that are important to them.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Joseph Atanacio

Joseph Atanacio

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Clients report feeling comfortable talking to me and they appreciate the practical advice I provide as well as the gentle guidance in self discovery and improving their relationships.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Megan Tafolla

Megan Tafolla

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I take an action-oriented, collaborative approach to therapy... to offer meaningful insight to support clients' healing.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, End of life care
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Brandon Hertzog

Brandon Hertzog

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“He believes that fostering hope is essential, as it inspires individuals to pursue meaningful change and move toward their ideal selves.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dwayne Phillips-McNamee

Dwayne Phillips-McNamee

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I work with adult individuals surrounding a variety of issues, including issues related to race and ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, and relationships.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacob Read

Jacob Read

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Richmond, VA


“My diverse background allows me to connect deeply with patients from all walks of life, understanding firsthand the challenges they face and the hope that lies in the possibility of change.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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