Find a psychiatrist in Richmond, VA — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Richmond, VA accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Richmond across neighborhoods like Fan District, Jackson Ward, and Church Hill. Headway connects you with 368 licensed providers offering talk therapy and medication management, with sessions available in-person or virtually. Many clients save up to 75% on care through insurance coverage.
VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS ONLY-www.axxiums.com
Great to meet you! My name is Umu (She/Her), and I’m a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in integrative, functional, metabolic, and nutritional psychiatry, as well as comprehensive psychological evaluations for adolescents and adults. I support individuals experiencing cognitive and executive functioning challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, sexual health concerns—including premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, painful sex, dyspareunia, and vaginismus—and hormonal changes that may impact mental health, including testosterone support and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) when clinically appropriate.
Leandra Davidson, MBA, MSN, PMHNP-BC Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
VIRTUAL VISITS & MEDICATION MANAGEMENT ONLY IN NC, VA, DC, AND MD
Leandra is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) licensed in North Carolina, Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland. Leandra provides compassionate, evidence-based care for adults, with a special passion for working with veterans. Her services include comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapeutic interventions tailored to each individual’s needs with extensive experience treating:
- PTSD
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Veterans ( VA community Care and Tricare)
- ADHD (including testing)
I promote the healthy development of children, adolescents, adults and families.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years experience in health care. My goal is to help patients live their best lives by treating the whole person. We will work together to determine the treatment plan that best suits your individual needs. I will provide individualized care, not "one size fits all" approach to medication management.
About our psychiatrists serving Richmond, VA
- 98%Depression
- 98%Anxiety
- 86%Bipolar disorder
- 85%PTSD
- 84%ADD/ADHD
- 100%Aetna
- 98%Cigna
- 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 59%Oxford
- 99%English
- 4%French
- 3%Spanish
- 3%Igbo
- 2%Hindi
- 86%Online only
- 14%In-person or online
- 85%Woman
- 14%Man
- 92%Nurse Practitioner
- 7%Medical Doctor
- 1%Clinical Nurse Specialist
- 1%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- 96%Individual therapy
- 18%Family therapy
- 5%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 Richmond, VA
Finding psychiatrists in Richmond starts with understanding what kind of care fits your needs. Psychiatrists can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication as part of mental health care. Psychiatric nurse practitioners may also prescribe and manage medication. Therapists provide talk therapy and may work alongside a prescriber. If you’re looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or medication management in Richmond, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, training, and care style before booking.
Richmond offers a strong mix of in-person and virtual psychiatric care, with options across central neighborhoods and nearby areas like Midlothian and Mechanicsville. Medication management appointments are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, so schedule, format, and follow-up cadence can matter. Some psychiatrists also offer therapy, and some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. Reading bios can help you understand whether a psychiatrist focuses on evaluation, ongoing medication management, therapy, or a combination of care.
Psychiatric care in Richmond can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand your out-of-pocket expense before care begins. Headway helps you find Richmond psychiatrists who are accepting new patients and match your insurance, appointment preferences, and care needs. You can review bios, see estimated costs after adding your insurance details, and book directly when you’re 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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