Psychiatrist in Newport News, Virginia Dr. Andrew Buchholz, Psychiatrist
Gender Identity: Male (He/Him)
Ages Served: 15-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: Yes
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Dr. Andrew Buchholz, DO MPH FAPA
Specializes In:
Dr. Andrew Buchholz, MPH FAPA, helps individuals in Virginia navigate mental health challenges through compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. As a prescriber at LifeStance Health, he works with adults, teens, and seniors, offering medication management and individual therapy tailored to each person’s unique story and clinical needs. With expertise in treating complex conditions, Dr. Buchholz brings a thoughtful, integrative approach to care for patients across diverse backgrounds, including military veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, and first responders. Dr. Buchholz has a particular passion for working with patients facing the intersection of mental and physical health. He specializes in complex psychopharmacology and is deeply experienced in treating psychiatric concerns that overlap with chronic medical illnesses. This includes individuals dealing with persistent insomnia, health-related anxiety, and the psychological effects of serious or long-term medical conditions. His clinical practice also includes gender-affirmative medical readiness evaluations, reflecting his commitment to inclusive and affirming mental health care. In addition to supporting those managing co-occurring health issues, Dr. Buchholz has extensive experience treating ADHD, depression, and substance use disorders. Whether helping someone stabilize their mood, reduce the impact of intrusive thoughts, or build coping strategies around recovery, he focuses on practical, collaborative treatment plans grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy and evidence-based medicine. Patients benefit from his deep understanding of the mind-body connection and his dedication to improving long-term wellness. Outside the office, Dr. Buchholz blends clinical expertise with a personal passion for the arts, history, and the outdoors. He draws inspiration from early 20th-century art and is an avid hiker with a goal of visiting every major U.S. national park.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 15-75+
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- ADHD
- Attention & focus
- First responder stress
- Military & veteran
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & work issues
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Drug/substance use
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- Gender affirming evaluations
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Hallucinations
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Medical/surgical evaluations
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Premarital counseling
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social injustice
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- Video game/internet
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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Drexel University
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University of Florida
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Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
FAQs
Please call us at 948-209-7836 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Andrew Buchholz.
Dr. Andrew Buchholz generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 948-209-7836 to find out Dr. Andrew Buchholz'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. Andrew Buchholz:
- 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 948-209-7836 to see how we can help.
Yes, Dr. Andrew Buchholz is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Dr. Andrew Buchholz works at:
Yes, Dr. Andrew Buchholz does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Dr. Andrew Buchholz is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:


