Next Day Psychiatry Services in Virginia Beach
- Talk to a virtual psychiatrist within 48 hours of calling our team.
- Most major insurance plans accepted - Including Tricare, Sentara, and many more.
- Online psychiatry is affordable; average sessions with insurance are $27 after deductibles.
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We’re Bringing Fast, Affordable Psychiatry To Hampton Roads
Virginia Beach faces a mental health provider crisis. There are more people who need mental health services than there are providers who can help them. Online psychiatry is one solution. Lifeulb’s Hampton Road psychiatrists are working to bring effective psychiatry to your home to help bridge the gap between mental health treatment need and mental health professionals.
Addressing the Psychiatric Workforce Crisis
Virginia meets only about 22% of its total psychiatrist workforce needs. This means that there are far more people looking for psychiatrists than there are psychiatrists to help them. That impact is heavily felt across Hampton Roads. Patients seeking psychiatric evaluations or medication management get stuck on waitlists stretching from three to six months. At Lifebulb, we’re actively bringing in educated, licensed professionals, including Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Psychiatrists, and others, to meet the demand for online psychiatry and medication management in Virginia Beach. Call now and get seen within 48 hours.
Step-Down from Inpatient Services
In 2021, Christian Psychotherapy Services (CPS) shut down overnight, leaving thousands without life-saving psychiatric care. Although the Virginia Beach community has tried to recover from this, chronic psychiatry provider shortages make it an ongoing struggle. Lifebulb’s online psychiatrists offer what is called “step-down” psychiatry for patients leaving inpatient stays at places such as Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center or the Sentara Virginia Beach Hospital but who still require ongoing care. Our psychiatrists can continue to monitor symptoms, adjust medication, and ensure a healthy transition out of inpatient stays.
Filling the Gap with Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Psychiatrists for children and adolescents can be hard to find in Virginia Beach. It’s a niche specialty that not all providers have the training and expertise to help. At Lifebulb, our online psychiatrists make it easy to get your child the help they need. From diagnosing mental health conditions through prescribing and managing medication long-term, our Virginia Beach psychiatrists understand the developmental cycle of children and adolescents and will adapt their methods to fit young clients’ growing brains and bodies.
Find an Online Psychiatrist in Virginia Beach
Our psychiatrists are trained, educated, and ready to help. We have appointments available within 48 hours of calling, and we accept most major insurances like Tricare and Sentara Health Plans to make things easy for you.
Gina Ruisi
Resident in Counseling
Gina is a Resident in Counseling and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) who earned her Master of Education in Counseling from William & Mary. With more than a decade of experience as a middle school...
Ariel Meaney
LPC
Ariel is a Marine Corps Veteran and the spouse of an Active Duty Marine, bringing over 17 years of combined experience in military life—both through active duty service and as a Military Spouse. Her...
Shelby Mills
PMHNP-BC
Shelby is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience treating clients in a variety of psychiatric settings, including community outreach centers and outpatient private practices. S...
Wendy Wasserstrom
LCSW
Wendy Wasserstrom is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about counseling and deeply committed to helping others navigate life’s challenges. She feels fortunate to do work that allow...
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Taylor Hiers
LPC
Hi! I'm Taylor, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia, where I studied psychology and counseling at Liberty University. I consider my approach as collaborative, person-centered, and practical...
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Meera Doshi
LCSW
Meera is an animal lover, adventurer, and enthusiast of all things tasty. She lives in Richmond with her partner, two cats, and two dogs. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, experimenting with new ...
What Does a Psychiatrist Help With?
Online psychiatrists can treat any mental health issue that in-person psychiatrists treat. This can include:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Eating Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Trauma and PTSD
- Bipolar Disorder
Signs You Should See an Online Psychiatrist
You don’t have to have a diagnosis to see a psychiatrist.
A psychiatrist can diagnose mental health disorders and treat them through medication. Talk to your local Virginia Beach psychiatrist if you experience these signs:
- Persistent sadness or emptiness
- Severe anxiety or panic attacks
- Thoughts of self-harm or suicide
- Major changes in sleep
- Mood swings that feel extreme or uncontrollable
- Difficulty functioning at work, school, or home
- Loss of interest or pleasure
- Trouble concentrating, thinking clearly, or making decisions
We Accept Insurance - Including Tricare
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What Our Clients Are Saying
I highly recommend Lifebulb. This resource helps connect people to professional counselors which is so helpful especially in days like these. Its so incredibly important to have a good counselor to talk with. A good counselor will connect with you and talk you through lifes problems and situations as they arise. A good counselor will also help you process and understand things from a healthy perspective. Its so helpful to have a professional insight and not just biased personal opinions like what family and friends sometimes offer. Its so important to process our thoughts in a healthy way, talking things out and putting all the peices together so we can have a clear picture, a goal and more targeted communication which helps all our relationships. Wishing all reading this review you find someone you can connect with and learn from and grow into your best you.
Wendy
It's so good to have someone to objectively listen and help us solve our problems. Thank you
Lora
The folks at Lifebulb have a genuine desire to help people. You won't find a better group of counselors in this area!
Todd
They are wonderful and really have a heart to help people!
Ethan
The group at Lifebulb truly care about helping people. The passion behind what they do is evident in the way they care for others and Im so thankful for their presence in our community! If your looking for quality counseling from professionals who care, your in the right place
Laura
Life can be so very hard, but you don’t have to do it alone. The people at Lifebulb genuinely care. It helps to know you will always have someone at Lifebulb who will come alongside you and walk with you in support and encouragement. Needing help is human and when you reach out and ask for it, there is strength and healing to be found. Thank you Lifebulb.
Melissa
I can't say enough good things about this place. I highly recommend Lifebulb to anyone looking for counseling. Finding someone to talk to that I could connect with and trust was very easy. My counselor is very knowledgeable and very helpful in finding ways to help me. It is so amazing to be able to have a safe space to talk with someone who is so caring and committed to help with any situation. This place has definitely helped change my life in such a positive way!
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