Nakeisha Whitfield, LCSW, VA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

About Nakeisha Whitfield

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Compassion Focused

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Nakeisha Whitfield

Nakeisha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who received her education from Stony Brook University in New York. With over 20 years in the human services field, she provided service to children, adolescents, and adults in various settings. She is currently licensed in Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Nakeisha has substantial experience with individuals who need support with traumatic experiences, unhealthy relationships, anger management, positive coping skills, family planning, parenting education, career planning and development, self-empowerment and communication skills - to name a few. Her style of therapy is relaxed, yet engaging. However, if there is silence - no need to apologize! Nakeisha welcomes the moment as a time for you to reflect, process, or just take a breath. Nakeisha's role is to support you in your transformation and empower you to bring more peace and calm in your life.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

After you request your appointment, you will be sent an invite link for Brightside Health. You will need to enter your insurance and payment information to confirm your appointment.During your initial consultation we will craft a treatment plan personalized to your needs, and schedule follow-up appointments as needed. You will also be able message me directly at anytime via the messaging section of your Brightside Health portal - a tool where will also track your progress, access resources, and see your treatment plan details.*Please note: If you are looking for ADHD care, I do not prescribe controlled medications like Adderall or Ritalin. However, we can support you with therapy and other medications commonly used in ADHD treatment, such as Strattera and Intuniv.*

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Popular visit reasons

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

Education and training

Stony Brook University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1114443694

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5.00

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Nakeisha Whitfield?

Generally, Nakeisha Whitfield has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Nakeisha Whitfield's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Nakeisha Whitfield accepting new patients?

Nakeisha Whitfield generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Nakeisha Whitfield's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Nakeisha Whitfield accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Nakeisha Whitfield online?

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What practice does Nakeisha Whitfield work with?

Nakeisha Whitfield works with Brightside Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Nakeisha Whitfield?

Nakeisha Whitfield frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Nakeisha Whitfield on their profile.