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Margaret Cook
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Photo of Margaret Cook, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP

Margaret Cook

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP

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Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 348-1708
Let's Connect (804) 348-1708
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My clinical practice focuses on the mental health needs of populations that are historically underserved and misunderstood by mainstream psychiatry, including children and adolescents, autism and neurodivergence, and the LGBTQIA population, with a focus on empowerment, validation, and self-acceptance. I also focus on the needs of first responders and medical professionals, whose careers can cause enormous trauma, stress, and burnouts, and actively fight against the stigma around these individuals seeking mental health care. Eating disorders are another area I have experience in, having spent 3 years in a specialty treatment center.
My mission is to bring hope, acceptance, and empowerment to individuals from marginalized communities, to be an advocate and partner in a system many have long felt to be broken, and to provide a sense of safety and empowerment in a field that has long mistreated and neglected these populations.
The most meaningful compliment I've received from a client was that I had restored her faith in psychiatry. As a transgender woman, she had long felt ostracized and had a strong sense of mistrust towards the mental health system. She told me how she felt seen, heard, and valued under my care. My goal is to restore a sense of safety for all my clients.
Call or Margaret Cook now for a free 15 minute consultation - (804) 348-1708

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Henrico, VA 23238

(804) 348-1708
I offer psychiatric medication management and supportive therapy to children through adults, in-person and telehealth, flexible scheduling
I specialize in Autism, Child and LGBTQ+ 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (804) 348-1708
Photo of Margaret Cook, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Henrico, VA 23238

(804) 348-1708
I offer psychiatric medication management and supportive therapy to children through adults, in-person and telehealth, flexible scheduling
I specialize in Autism, Child and LGBTQ+ 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I feel strongly that mental health care should be accessible for all, not a luxury for the wealthy. I am currently in-network with Cigna, Anthem BCBS, Aetna, Optum, Oxford, Oscar, and UnitedHealthcare.
Photo of Margaret Cook, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Margaret Cook
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (804) 348-1708
"
I feel strongly that mental health care should be accessible for all, not a luxury for the wealthy. I am currently in-network with Cigna, Anthem BCBS, Aetna, Optum, Oxford, Oscar, and UnitedHealthcare.
Photo of Margaret Cook, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Margaret Cook
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (804) 348-1708

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today License: Virginia / 0024174923 Margaret Cook

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 8 years
  • Virginia Commonwealth University, Master's of Nursing, Graduated 2017

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from American Nurse Credentialing Center 2017004466 / 2017
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I have worked as a psychiatric nurse practitioner since 2017 in a wide variety of settings, serving a diverse patient population. Prior to becoming an NP, I worked in the mental health field since 2011. I also serve as an adjunct faculty at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing.
Photo of Margaret Cook, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Margaret Cook
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (804) 348-1708
"
I have worked as a psychiatric nurse practitioner since 2017 in a wide variety of settings, serving a diverse patient population. Prior to becoming an NP, I worked in the mental health field since 2011. I also serve as an adjunct faculty at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing.
Photo of Margaret Cook, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Margaret Cook
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (804) 348-1708

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Autism
  • Child
  • LGBTQ+

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • First Responders
  • Medication Management
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Transgender
  • Women's Issues
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My practice focuses on children and adolescents, the LGBTQIA population, neurodivergent individuals, and perinatal mental health. I have treated first responders and medical providers and fight against the stigma this population faces. I spent 3 years in an eating disorder treatment center, and am passionate and experienced in caring for individuals struggling with eating disorders.
Photo of Margaret Cook, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Margaret Cook
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (804) 348-1708
"
My practice focuses on children and adolescents, the LGBTQIA population, neurodivergent individuals, and perinatal mental health. I have treated first responders and medical providers and fight against the stigma this population faces. I spent 3 years in an eating disorder treatment center, and am passionate and experienced in caring for individuals struggling with eating disorders.
Photo of Margaret Cook, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Margaret Cook
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (804) 348-1708

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Transgender Allied

I also speak

French

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Transgender Allied

I also speak

French

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Existential
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Strength-Based
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While my primary work centers on psychiatric evaluation and medication management, I also incorporate brief supportive therapy into medication management appointments. The modalities I use include DBT skills, motivational interviewing, strengths-based, CBT, and mindfulness-based therapies.
Photo of Margaret Cook, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Margaret Cook
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (804) 348-1708
"
While my primary work centers on psychiatric evaluation and medication management, I also incorporate brief supportive therapy into medication management appointments. The modalities I use include DBT skills, motivational interviewing, strengths-based, CBT, and mindfulness-based therapies.
Photo of Margaret Cook, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Margaret Cook
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (804) 348-1708

Location

Primary Location

Henrico, VA 23238

(804) 348-1708

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I offer psychiatric medication management and supportive therapy to children through adults, in-person and telehealth, flexible scheduling
Photo of Margaret Cook, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Margaret Cook
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Call for a free consultation now - (804) 348-1708
"
I offer psychiatric medication management and supportive therapy to children through adults, in-person and telehealth, flexible scheduling
Photo of Margaret Cook, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Margaret Cook
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Call for a free consultation now - (804) 348-1708