Dr. Miranda Chakos, Psychiatrist
Dr. Miranda Chakos is an Adult Psychiatrist and Psychopharmacologist, with over 20 years of experience. She has extensive experience in treating patients with depression and other mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders, psychological symptoms secondary to General Medical Disorder or chronic pain, somatoform disorders, insomnia, and ADHD. Her approach is to conduct thorough mental health evaluations, including integration of laboratory, radiological and clinical findings, and prescribing appropriate pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment. In her free time Dr. Chakos enjoys spending time with her husband, family and friends. She also loves being outdoors, traveling, reading, and enjoying the performing arts.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 15-74
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Aging
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Conditions caused by stress
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Empty nesters
- Fertility
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenthood
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Retirement
- Stress from ongoing health issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Healthcare (JHHC)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Languages
- English
Education
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SUNY Upstate Medical University
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Buffalo, SUNY at Buffalo
Frequently Asked
Questions
Please call us at 757-929-7569 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Miranda Chakos.
Dr. Miranda Chakos generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 757-929-7569 to find out Dr. Miranda Chakos's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Dr. Miranda Chakos:
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Healthcare (JHHC)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 757-929-7569 to see how we can help.
Yes, Dr. Miranda Chakos is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Dr. Miranda Chakos works at:
Yes, Dr. Miranda Chakos does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Dr. Miranda Chakos is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: