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Top therapists in Virginia accepting new patients

Virginia residents can connect with 3,521 vetted mental health providers through Headway's platform. Whether you're in Richmond, Arlington, or anywhere in between, receive compassionate care with sessions starting as soon as tomorrow.

Elsa Mendez

Elsa Mendez

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My therapeutic approach integrates multiple modalities, including CBT, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Taisha Mercogliano

Dr. Taisha Mercogliano

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all model—therapy should reflect who you are, where you've been, and where you want to go.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Mersedeh Cartwright

Mersedeh Cartwright

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ashburn, VA


“Life presents us with a variety of situations everyday that can be challenging, but it's not the situation itself that impacts our lives, it's the way we perceive it and handle it...”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Bradley Bull

Dr. Bradley Bull

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I love helping individuals, couples, and families grow and prosper. My usual approach includes a combination family systems and cognitive behavioral.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Willard Vaughn

Willard Vaughn

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I will challenge you and approach your topic of discussion with a unique blend of pragmatism and unconditional positive regard.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Tara Beach

Tara Beach

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I will always be me and believe that this helps people feel safe when building a connection with me, a human being rather than a blank slate expert.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Stacey Wade

Stacey Wade

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Hi! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia, and I’m passionate about supporting adults on their journey toward healing and well-being. With a master’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and over seven years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of helping individuals navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, and other life stressors.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Olesya Van Dijck

Olesya Van Dijck

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe in the transformational power of connection to self, community, and the planet, including a meaningful relationship between the client and the therapist, which is essential to create space for healing and growth.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kerry Bowling

Kerry Bowling

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal is to assist clients with accessing their own unique strengths and personal resources to create a realistic, attainable plan to reduce their own suffering.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kaycee McMullin Cook

Kaycee McMullin Cook

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe in meeting you exactly where you are and building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship as the foundation for growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Maranda Bradbrook

Maranda Bradbrook

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I really enjoy using Polyvagal theory, CBT, DBT, person-centered, and more holistic modalities in my practice and tend towards a casual, relaxed, and engaging energy.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Challenging, Energetic, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Domingo

Jessica Domingo

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I integrate acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy into my practice drawing from my client's inherent strengths that tend to be dismissed.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Renata Creech

Renata Creech

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Haymarket, VA


You may be someone who usually handles things well. You are responsible, capable, and used to figuring things out—but relationships can bring up reactions that are much harder to manage.

I work with adults who find themselves overthinking conversations, struggling with boundaries, questioning their decisions, repeating painful relationship patterns, or feeling stuck between what they want and what others expect from them.

With over 10 years of experience, I offer a warm, direct, and down-to-earth approach to therapy. I will listen carefully, but I will also ask questions, notice patterns, and help you understand what keeps getting in the way of the relationships and life you want.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Hope A. Saadat

Hope A. Saadat

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Vienna, VA


I am a wife and mother of two children ages 12 and 14 yo and two dogs. I have lived in DC Metropolitan area for most of my life. I have experienced acculturation and loss of a parent due to cancer. I was raised amongst entrepreneurs, politicians, doctors and lawyers. Despite the challenges, I've found common grounds with people from all walks of life.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Sabiha Zaman

Sabiha Zaman

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“As a South Asian therapist, I believe in the importance of cultural humility in care- I hope to create a space for my clients where they feel understood instead of explaining their identities or justifying their lived experiences.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Stress management
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kells Cronin

Kells Cronin

Therapist

Virtual • Alexandria, VA


I am excited to provide compassionate & competent care for transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive adults, and other LGBTQIA+ identities. In addition, I enthusiastically affirm asexuality and aromaticism, intersex folks, and all who experience marginalization, erasure, and/or invisibility within the broader LGBTQIA+ community. Anyone “questioning” is welcome!

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Maiszie Meade-Mills

Maiszie Meade-Mills

Therapist

Virtual • Richmond, VA


“My motto is "the way out is in." I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, and a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Deandra Sharpe

Deandra Sharpe

Therapist

Virtual • Glen Allen, VA


“I create a safe, supportive space where you can reconnect with your inner voice, heal old wounds, and uncover the clarity and confidence that come from living as your most authentic self.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Arleatha Jeffrey

Arleatha Jeffrey

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My therapy approach is grounded in a strengths-based perspective and Cognitive Behavior therapy, emphasizing the inherent resilience and potential for growth within each individual.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Stress management
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Aaron Jackson

Aaron Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I draw heavily from Cognitive Behavioral Theory and Solution Focused Theory in my work as a counselor.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rivka Silverman

Rivka Silverman

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe therapy is not about becoming someone new, but about reconnecting with who you already are beneath survival strategies, self-criticism and exhaustion.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Monica Whitlock

Monica Whitlock

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Hello my name is Monica Whitlock, Welcome! I strive to embrace, empower, and uplift clients on their journey into all avenues of wellness. I have over 13 years of experience working with children on up until adults.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Haley Towles

Haley Towles

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have a gentle and warm approach, seeking to validate pain while also challenging the areas that need to be challenged that may be preventing healing from taking place.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Cheryl Grant

Cheryl Grant

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I am classically psychoanalytically trained with 15+ years experience helping people move from where they are to where they want to be.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Junko Araki

Junko Araki

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“With my belief that our physiology and psychology are inseparable, I utilize mindfulness-based, body-oriented interventions...”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Deborah Wrinkle

Deborah Wrinkle

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, and the weight of everyday stress. I bring both deep clinical experience and genuine warmth to our work together. My clients often describe feeling heard in a way they haven't before.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Brian Heenan

Brian Heenan

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is warm, affirming, and deeply engaged. I bring curiosity, humor, and empathy into the therapy space...”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Smith

Stephanie Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I enjoy helping people gain skills that restore their sense of self, confidence, and willingness to actively navigate the dynamics of their life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Anna Wickham

Dr. Anna Wickham

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“With each session, you can expect to be empowered to feel confident in the decisions you make regarding your current and future healthcare.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Margaret Kei

Margaret Kei

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Margaret is a Trauma-Informed Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a board approved supervisor for clinical supervision in Virginia.

She has experience in providing therapy to individuals (children, adolescents, and adults) and families in a variety of settings to include inpatient hospitalization, inpatient residential facilities and group homes, as well as out-patient and telehealth services since 2013.

She is passionate about assisting clients become the best version of themselves.

Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Anne Rakip

Dr. Anne Rakip

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families... I have a number of years of experience working with substance use disorders.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michele Kozlowski

Michele Kozlowski

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe therapy should be an honest, collaborative process where clients feel safe, supported, challenged and empowered to make meaningful changes.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erin Jenkins

Erin Jenkins

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach centers on empowering clients to develop assertive communication and establish healthy boundaries, both with themselves and others, to enhance their overall quality of life.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Caroline Oldfield

Caroline Oldfield

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Charlottesville, VA


“Therapy is successful when it is tailored to a person's specific needs. It's my job to help scaffold your self-exploration with clear language, boundaries, curiosity, and compassion.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shanae Farquharson

Shanae Farquharson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can finally exhale — a place where you do not have to perform, hide parts of yourself, or carry everything alone.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Romanayah Opincar-Hughes

Romanayah Opincar-Hughes

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I assist individuals with coping skills for internal resolution, trauma integration and mindful living to achieve a greater sense of presence and choice.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Chardonney Washington

Chardonney Washington

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“With over six years of counseling experience, I find immense satisfaction in assisting individuals towards wellness.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sara Arter

Sara Arter

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My therapy approach is client-centered and solution-oriented, emphasizing personalized care that fosters understanding and empowerment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kati Griggs

Kati Griggs

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Blacksburg, VA


I want to provide an environment where you feel like you can be your best self. This happens by providing a safe space for you to feel cozy, welcomed and heard. When you are in the right space and with the right person, it gives you the ability to be open to discuss any issues or concerns to improve and become the best version of you.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Veronica Vargas

Veronica Vargas

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“With CBT, DBT, ACT and more, I help individuals manage stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and more.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, OCD, Panic disorders
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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About our therapists serving Virginia

Number of therapists serving Virginia
There are over 3,490 therapists in Virginia accepting new patients.
3,490+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 97%Anxiety
  • 93%Depression
  • 88%Stress management
  • 77%Relationship issues
  • 77%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 86%Cigna
  • 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 47%Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 6%Spanish
  • 1%French
How they see their clients
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  • 91%Online only
  • 9%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 83%Woman
  • 17%Man
License types
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  • 42%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 41%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 7%Nurse Practitioner
  • 5%Psychologist
  • 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 33%Family therapy
  • 22%Couples therapy
  • 13%Child or adolescent therapy

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Find the right therapist 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 Virginia

Searching for therapists in Virginia starts with finding the right clinical fit for your needs. Virginia has a wide mix of therapists across urban, suburban, and rural areas, so available options can vary by location. You may want support for anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, or life transitions. As you compare Virginia therapists, look for training, listed specialties, and therapy approaches that match what you want to focus on. A therapist’s bio can help you understand their style, experience, and what sessions may look like.

Practical fit matters, too. Whether you are looking for therapy in Virginia Beach, Richmond, Northern Virginia, or a smaller community, consider whether in-person or virtual care works better for your schedule. Some people prefer meeting in an office, while others prefer the flexibility of virtual sessions from home. You can also narrow your search by appointment availability, whether a therapist offers a free phone consultation, and whether they are accepting new patients. Reading profiles before booking can help you compare communication style, specialties, and scheduling options in one place.

The cost of mental health care in Virginia varies, and using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you find therapists who take your insurance, see estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book, and choose from appointments that fit your schedule. Nationally, Headway works with over 100 insurance plans. You can browse therapists in Virginia, review bios, check availability, and book directly when you are ready.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.