Kierra
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (504) 370-9745
I work with adolescents, adults, and children experiencing a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma-related conditions, stress management challenges, and other psychiatric disorders. My approach combines comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, patient education, and supportive care to help achieve lasting improvement and a better quality of life.
Throughout my nursing career, I have developed expertise in comprehensive patient assessment, crisis intervention, medication management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient advocacy. I am dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges with compassion, respect, and evidence-based care.
I believe that every person deserves to be heard, understood, and supported on their journey toward emotional wellness. Our first session is instrumental in setting the foundation of your mental health empowerment. Expect a provider that will listen and help aid in setting up a plan that is unique to you.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Kierra Cooks now - (504) 370-9745
Let's Connect (504) 370-9745
Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- Oxford
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Louisiana / 215316 Kierra Terrene Cooks
- In Practice for 1 year
- Southeastern Louisiana University, Master's in Nursing, Graduated 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Kierra Cooks
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (504) 370-9745
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Testing and Evaluation
- Thinking Disorders
Kierra Cooks
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (504) 370-9745
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Kierra Cooks
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (504) 370-9745
Location
Nearby Areas
Kierra Cooks
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (504) 370-9745