Transgender Psychiatrists in Powhatan, VA

Shrina Desai
Psychiatrist, MD
Powhatan, VA 23139
Dr. Shrina Desai joined LifeStance Health in November 2018 and sees patients at the Midlothian office. She received her medical school education from the American University of the Caribbean and went on to complete her internship, residency, and fellowship training at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. She is board eligible in both Adult Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and is also a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP).
Dr. Shrina Desai joined LifeStance Health in November 2018 and sees patients at the Midlothian office. She received her medical school education from the American University of the Caribbean and went on to complete her internship, residency, and fellowship training at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. She is board eligible in both Adult Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and is also a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP).
(804) 635-3886 View (804) 635-3886
LifeStance Health
Psychiatrist, MD
Powhatan, VA 23139
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
(804) 966-0105 View (804) 966-0105

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Margaret Cook
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Henrico, VA 23238
As a transgender woman, she had long felt ostracized and had a strong sense of mistrust towards the mental health system.
My clinical practice focuses on the mental health needs of populations that are historically underserved and misunderstood by mainstream psychiatry, including children and adolescents, autism and neurodivergence, and the LGBTQIA population, with a focus on empowerment, validation, and self-acceptance. I also focus on the needs of first responders and medical professionals, whose careers can cause enormous trauma, stress, and burnouts, and actively fight against the stigma around these individuals seeking mental health care. Eating disorders are another area I have experience in, having spent 3 years in a specialty treatment center.
As a transgender woman, she had long felt ostracized and had a strong sense of mistrust towards the mental health system.
My clinical practice focuses on the mental health needs of populations that are historically underserved and misunderstood by mainstream psychiatry, including children and adolescents, autism and neurodivergence, and the LGBTQIA population, with a focus on empowerment, validation, and self-acceptance. I also focus on the needs of first responders and medical professionals, whose careers can cause enormous trauma, stress, and burnouts, and actively fight against the stigma around these individuals seeking mental health care. Eating disorders are another area I have experience in, having spent 3 years in a specialty treatment center.
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Mountain Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, MS, PMHNP, -BC
3 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23220
Member of both World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) and American Society for Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
Offering functional, integrative, and conventional psychiatry to children, adolescents and adults. Providing thorough psychiatric assessments, alternatives to medications, and holistic, high-touch care. Together we will work together to make a plan that provides relief while helping you move towards health. Treatment often has stages and seasons; there will be options and guidance. But ultimately, this is your process, and I am honored to be a part of it. I enjoy helping individuals with trauma, addiction, anxiety, psychosis, bipolar disorder, depression, body image and eating disorders, ADHD, and other challenges.
Member of both World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) and American Society for Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
Offering functional, integrative, and conventional psychiatry to children, adolescents and adults. Providing thorough psychiatric assessments, alternatives to medications, and holistic, high-touch care. Together we will work together to make a plan that provides relief while helping you move towards health. Treatment often has stages and seasons; there will be options and guidance. But ultimately, this is your process, and I am honored to be a part of it. I enjoy helping individuals with trauma, addiction, anxiety, psychosis, bipolar disorder, depression, body image and eating disorders, ADHD, and other challenges.
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Rachel Featherstone
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, WHNP, PMH-C
Online Only
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Featherstone (Rachel) Featherstone
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, WHNP-BC, MSN, PMH-C
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Parenting is a journey--you don't have to do it alone. Originally, the mission of Eucalyptus Health focused on parents, but the need for affirming psychiatric providers for the LGBTQIA+ community and veterans became increasingly apparent. Given my knowledge base of the brain, hormones, sexuality, gender roles, eating disorders, and pregnancy, as well as my lived experience as a nonbinary person and Army veteran, I am delighted to help people get back to enjoying their lives to the fullest.
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Dr. Anne Phan-Huy
Psychiatrist, MD
Richmond, VA 23218
Dr. Phan-Huy's philosophy of care is all about you. Your beliefs, your experiences, your goals. By partnering with Dr. Phan-Huy, you will be empowered with the tools necessary to achieve fulfilment. That’s because – with Board certification in psychiatry and specialty training from the University of Michigan – Dr. Phan-Huy is a beacon of clarity in the complex world of mental health.
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Dr. Chenhang Zou
Psychiatrist, MD
Online Only
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Adenike Abdulraheem
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
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Germaine Kelley-Pope
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Chesterfield, VA 23832
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Dr. Deneice Wickens
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MBA, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
23 Endorsed
Online Only
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LifeStance Health - Richmond
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN (C
Richmond, VA 23226
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Dr. Doris Cudjoe Owusu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C
3 Endorsed
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Ashley Lyons
Physician Assistant, DMSc, MPA, PA-C
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Mary Daniels
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
67 Endorsed
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Rita Ososanya
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Glen Allen, VA 23060
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Flabwell Health Group LLC (Mental Health)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
1 Endorsed
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Denise Crosson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Online Only
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(866) 706-2586 View (866) 706-2586
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Aslihan Sogutlu
Psychiatrist, MD
Glen Allen, VA 23060
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Aslihan Sogutlu is a Psychiatrist in Virginia who has been practicing since 2018. She graduated from Eskisehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine and completed her psychiatry residency training in Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Queens, NY. She obtained her Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship from Virginia Commonwealth University Medical School.
(804) 258-6373 View (804) 258-6373
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Still Mind Psychiatry LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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At Still Mind Psychiatry, I provide compassionate, personalized mental health care rooted in over 8 years of nursing experience. As a board-certified PMHNP, I help clients facing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and life stressors regain balance and peace of mind. I believe in meeting people where they are, creating a safe space for healing, and working together toward lasting, meaningful change. Your journey to feeling better starts here.
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Transgender Psychiatrists

As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?

A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.

What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?

Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.

How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?

An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.

How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?

Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.