Shukairo Baker
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNPBC, LCSW, LCAS (she, her)
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Gastonia, NC 28052
Let's Connect (980) 414-8939
Hello! I’m "Shay" Baker, a Double board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and LCSW, with over a decade of experience in mental healthcare. Since 2011, I’ve worked in diverse settings—from inpatient psych hospitals and outpatient clinics to skilled nursing facilities, eating disorder programs, and community mental health.
I specialize in treating ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, weight loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, eating and substance disorders. My approach is holistic and compassionate, blending medication management, therapy, and mind-body-soul care tailored to you
My assessment of clients includes a careful consideration of the importance of fluctuating mental states and key relationships in their life, as well as family and cultural patterns. I strive to develop an understanding of the interconnection of an individual’s mind, body and soul. I join with you to help you discover meaning and purpose in your struggles.
I believe that the body heals with play, the mind heals with laughter, and the soul heals with joy. Give me a call or shoot me an email today so I can equip you with the tools that will assist you with integrating all three to become the best version of you!
Call or Email Shukairo Baker now for a free 15 minute consultation - (980) 414-8939
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Finances
Fees
- Initial Session Fee $350
- Standard Visit $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Apple Cash, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- All Savers
- Anthem
- AvMed
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- Bind
- Blue Cross
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carebridge EAP
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- EAP:Cigna
- EAP:United Health/Optum
- Golden Rule
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Health Net
- MedCost
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Meritain Health
- Military OneSource
- MultiPlan
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Regence
- Reliant
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Shukairo Baker
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNPBC, LCSW, LCAS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 414-8939
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: North Carolina / 5020242 Shukairo 'shay' Baker
- In Practice for 1 year
- Herzing University , MSN, Graduated 2024
- License: DOPL Utah 13998789-4405 / 2024
- License: NC Board of Social Work C008389 / 2013
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Shukairo Baker
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNPBC, LCSW, LCAS
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (980) 414-8939
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Medication Management
- ADHD
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Addiction
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Couples Counseling
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Weight Loss
Shukairo Baker
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNPBC, LCSW, LCAS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 414-8939
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Shukairo Baker
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNPBC, LCSW, LCAS
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (980) 414-8939
Location
Primary Location
TheraPsych Behavioral Health & Wellness, PLLC
Gastonia, NC 28052
(980) 414-8939Email me
Additional Location
90 Asheland Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
(980) 414-8939Nearby Areas
Shukairo Baker
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNPBC, LCSW, LCAS
Call for a free consultation now - (980) 414-8939