Vandana Kethini, MD
I am passionate about and very experienced in providing a holistic approach along with evidence-based care for patients battling depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, and PTSD. I integrate supportive psychotherapy along with medication management and lifestyle changes such as nutrition, exercise, sleep hygiene, and stress management. I am focused on having a collaborative approach to treatment and forming a therapeutic alliance with every single patient under my care.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist in General psychiatry. I completed my medical degree at St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada. After completing my residency at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, I transitioned to an attending psychiatrist at the same place where I completed my residency. During my initial years as an attending, I took care of my own patients and supervised third year residents in the outpatient setting. After a few years, I transitioned to an inpatient setting, where I treated both voluntary and involuntary patients. I also continued to evaluate patients in the emergency room as part of the call group for the last 8 years.
Vanessa Valdes, MD
I am an adult psychiatrist specializing in medication management and psychotherapy, with a strong focus on nutrition, wellness, and mindfulness. I primarily provide supportive psychotherapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help patients better understand and address their stressors. I take a holistic approach to care, emphasizing the emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being of my patients. My goal is to inspire meaningful, sustainable changes in patients' lives through compassionate, comprehensive treatment.
I earned my combined MD/MPH degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and completed my psychiatry residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System, one of the nation's leading public healthcare systems. During my residency, I gained broad experience in diverse areas of psychiatry, including inpatient psychiatry, emergency psychiatry, outpatient care, psychotherapy, hypnosis, child and adolescent psychiatry, consultation-liaison psychiatry, psycho-oncology, and addiction psychiatry.
Yaejin Park, MD
I strive to provide compassionate and holistic care with the integration of supportive psychotherapy and medication management. My professional interests include treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and eating disorders.
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist at Talkiatry. I received my medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Medicine and completed my psychiatry residency training at Mount Sinai Morningside West.
Find a psychiatrist in Virginia Beach, VA
Booking a psychiatrist in Virginia Beach can mean long waits and a short list of local openings. Talkiatry works differently: you match with a licensed psychiatrist who sees Virginia residents by video, so you can be seen from anywhere in Virginia Beach without driving to an appointment.
Online psychiatry for Virginia Beach residents
You start by answering a few questions about where you live, your symptoms, and your mental health history. Talkiatry uses your answers to match you with a psychiatrist licensed in Virginia, and you meet by secure video from home. Your first appointment lasts 60 minutes, so you have time to talk through your symptoms, ask questions, and build a treatment plan together. Follow-up visits usually run about 30 minutes.
Your psychiatrist is licensed in Virginia, so you can be seen from anywhere in the state as long as you are in Virginia during your visit. There is no Virginia Beach office to drive to, which is why "near me" here means "from anywhere in Virginia Beach," on your own schedule.
What a psychiatrist can help with
Psychiatrists are medical doctors. They can diagnose conditions, prescribe and manage medication, and adjust your care over time. Talkiatry psychiatrists work with adults and young people on a range of conditions, including:
Medication is one possible part of a plan, not the automatic result of a visit. Your psychiatrist listens first, then personalizes your care, and talk therapy may be part of the plan depending on your needs and availability.
Does insurance cover a psychiatrist in Virginia Beach?
Talkiatry is in-network with major insurers, and your coverage is checked during the free assessment before you schedule, so you do not have to look up your plan details first. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your plan, so contact your insurer for an estimate, whether that is a copay or a higher amount if you have not met your deductible.
Mental health care in Virginia Beach
Getting psychiatric care is hard across Virginia. The state has 128 designated mental health professional shortage areas covering about 2.61 million people, and only about 22.4% of the need for psychiatric care is currently met (according to KFF as of 12/31/25). Online psychiatry helps expand your access by connecting you with a Virginia-licensed psychiatrist, rather than limiting your options to the providers who happen to have an opening in your immediate area.
Psychiatry across Virginia
Virginia Beach is one of the Virginia communities Talkiatry serves. For the full list of psychiatrists licensed statewide, see our Virginia psychiatry page.
Start with a free assessment
Take the free online assessment, get matched with a psychiatrist licensed in Virginia, and schedule a video visit, often within days. Take our free online assessment.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Virginia Beach?
Yes. Talkiatry matches Virginia Beach residents with a psychiatrist licensed in Virginia, and you meet by secure video from home. There is no office to visit.
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist in Virginia Beach?
No. You do not need a referral to start with Talkiatry. You take the free assessment, get matched with a Virginia-licensed psychiatrist, and schedule your first video visit.
Does insurance cover an online psychiatrist in Virginia Beach that takes insurance?
Talkiatry is in-network with major insurers, and your coverage is checked during the free assessment before you schedule. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your plan, so contact your insurer for an estimate.
Can I get a prescription from an online psychiatrist near Virginia Beach?
A psychiatrist can prescribe and manage medication when it is clinically appropriate and legally permitted. Some medications, including controlled substances, may be prescribed where appropriate, but a prescription is never guaranteed.
Can a psychiatrist in Virginia Beach help with anxiety or ADHD?
Yes. Talkiatry psychiatrists work with patients on anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other conditions, and can adjust your treatment over time.
Why is it so hard to see a psychiatrist, and can online care help?
Local openings are limited, and much of Virginia's need for psychiatric care goes unmet.¹ Online psychiatry helps by connecting you with a Virginia-licensed psychiatrist you can see from home, often within days rather than months.