Mending Minds Behavioral Health

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, BC (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

7 Endorsed

8542 Siegen Lane, Suite 5, Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Photo of Demeka Underwood - Mending Minds Behavioral Health, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, BC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Demeka Underwood, PMHNP-BC brings a decade of psychiatric nursing experience to her role. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, she collaborates closely with patients, offering medication management and psychotherapy for mental health concerns. Demeka earned her master's from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2020, her bachelor's from Franciscan of Our Lady in 2019, and her Associates from Our Lady of the Lake College in 2012. Before joining Southeast Community Health Systems, she worked in various nursing roles, including medical-surgical, mother/baby, and pediatric nursing.

Anissa Womack, PMHNP-BC
Anissa welcomes new patients at our practice. She is a psych np specializing in depression, anxiety and binge eating disorder

Anissa Womack, PMHNP-BC is a compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who has recently joined the team at Mending Minds Behavioral Health. With over 10 years of healthcare experience, Anissa brings a wealth of expertise to our practice, specializing in Depression, Anxiety, and Binge Eating Disorder. She adopts a holistic approach to mental health care.

Call or Email Mending Minds Behavioral Health now for a free 15 minute consultation - (225) 412-0200 x101

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

8542 Siegen Lane

Suite 5

Baton Rouge, LA 70810

(225) 412-0200 x101

Louisiana 74

Gonzales, LA 70737

I offer evaluation & medication mgmt via in-person or telehealth in a confidential setting. Available non traditional hrs for convenience.

I specialize in ADHD, Mood Disorders and Obesity

$200 Per Session, I accept insurance

Let's Connect (225) 412-0200 x101

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

8542 Siegen Lane

Suite 5

Baton Rouge, LA 70810

(225) 412-0200 x101

Louisiana 74

Gonzales, LA 70737

I offer evaluation & medication mgmt via in-person or telehealth in a confidential setting. Available non traditional hrs for convenience.

I specialize in ADHD, Mood Disorders and Obesity

$200 Per Session, I accept insurance

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $200
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Insurance

Aetna
AmeriHealth
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
Cigna and Evernorth
Humana
Magellan
Medicaid
Medicare
Optum
United Medical Resources (UMR)
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

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Mending Minds Behavioral Health

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, BC

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (225) 412-0200 x101

Mending Minds Behavioral Health

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, BC

Qualifications

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: Demeka Underwood

Verified by Psychology Today License: Louisiana / 218900 Demeka Underwood
In Practice for 3 Years
University Of Southern Mississippi, Masters Of Science Nursing, Graduated 2020

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (225) 412-0200 x101

Mending Minds Behavioral Health

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, BC

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (225) 412-0200 x101

Mending Minds Behavioral Health

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, BC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

ADHD
Mood Disorders
Obesity

Expertise

Behavioral Issues
Eating Disorders
Grief
Impulse Control Disorders
Infertility
Infidelity
Intellectual Disability
Internet Addiction
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Medication Management
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Psychosis
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Weight Loss

Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years experience in both medical and psychiatric settings. Your mental health is our priority. Our services include diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy of various mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, insomnia, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and more.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (225) 412-0200 x101

Mending Minds Behavioral Health

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, BC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (225) 412-0200 x101

Mending Minds Behavioral Health

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, BC

7 Endorsements

Clarence Johnson

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP

Very knowledgeable and professional!

Kate Okwesa

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-B

Ms. Underwood is very knowledgeable and caring!

Wronetta Charles

Psychiatric Nurse, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-B

Compassionate mental health nurse practitioner committed to meeting the individual needs of her clients.

Laura Kight

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, MBA

Highly recommended for the treatment of mental health disorders. Dedicated to improving the lives of others.

Kellie Ferrie

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP

I wholeheartedly endorse my colleague. With their deep empathy, clinical expertise, and dedication to patient well-being, they consistently provide compassionate and effective care to those struggling with mental health challenges.