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Psychiatry in Chesapeake, Virginia Rachel Firman, Nurse Practitioner

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 18-64

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: Yes

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Rachel Firman, Nurse Practitioner

Rachel Firman, MSN, PMHNP

Specializes In:

Anxiety
Depression/feeling down
Panic attacks
Self-esteem
Sexual trauma
Stress management
Trauma & PTSD
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I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. My experience includes Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and OCD. I believe that together we can work to establish a medication regimen designed to increase your quality of life and minimize symptom presentation. I treat adult patients 21-55 years old. I am an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with a Master’s Degree in Nursing that includes a focused concentration on Psychiatric Mental Health. I am a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

I will always strive to make you feel comfortable and at ease while we work together. I understand the angst that can sometimes be present when starting mental health treatment and will work with you to alleviate any discomfort. I realize no two patients are alike and treatment is not a one size fits all and will tailor a plan specifically for your needs.

I believe in you and I believe in your ability to recover even though your present suffering may serve to limit your insight in that recovery. I know struggling can feel dark, scary, lonely, and even painful. I am sensitive to that suffering. I believe that with proper medication management, and counseling, your present suffering can become a distant memory.

Types of Care & Ages Served

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
  • ADHD
  • Attention & focus
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Empty nesters
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Parenthood

Languages

  • English

Education

  • East Tennessee State University

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Please call us at 757-997-2699 to schedule an appointment with Rachel Firman.

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See what our patients are saying about Rachel Firman

Rachel Firman, MSN, PMHNP, is absolutely amazing. She is a wonderful listener, genuinely caring, and you can truly tell she loves what she does and enjoys helping people. One thing I really appreciated was how patient and attentive she was during the medication process. We had to adjust medications multiple times, and she made sure we found something that actually worked for me instead of just putting me on something that made me feel like a zombie. She really takes the time to understand how you’re feeling and works with you to find the best fit. I highly recommend Rachel Firman to anyone looking for a compassionate and knowledgeable psychiatric nurse practitioner in Chesapeake, Virginia.
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Nhi T.

Nhi T.

May 29, 2026
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Rachel has been understanding and insightful. Remarkably, when I did t think it would ever happen, she has helped me return to my “normal” self! My only wish is that I hadn’t waited so long to get the hep I needed. Also, the chemistry has to be right. I’ve met with other folks and it just wasn’t. Thank you Rachel and Life Stance!
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Heather H.

Heather H.

Jul 24, 2024
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I see Rachel Firman, NP at LifeStance. She’s amazing and very kind. Always takes the time to see how I’m doing and listens. Even though I’m only seeing her for medication management. I also never feel rushed with her appts, she doesn’t make you feel like she needs to get in and out. Great experiences every appt!
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Tiffany L.

Tiffany L.

Mar 05, 2026
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Rachel was very detailed in understanding my history of during our first appointment. She was kind, empathetic, and gentle in her approach. I felt comfortable sharing my mental health history as well as a history of my trauma. I'm so glad I found Rachel, and look forward to working with her.
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Anna H.

Anna H.

Jul 28, 2025
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After years of starting and stopping the process, I finally put myself and my mental health first. I'm so very very thankful I found Rachel... she is amazing, caring, thoughtful, funny and an all around great person to have in your corner. She's helped me in so many ways.
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Kayla C.

Kayla C.

Dec 31, 2024
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Rachel helped me put the pieces of me back together when I was broken. There will never be enough good things to say about Rachel. She is a true gem.
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Melissa R.

Melissa R.

Nov 01, 2025
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