Nakita Cook, MSN, MHA

Nakita Cook, MSN, MHA

Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
2570 E Federal Dr, Decatur, IL
Nakita Cook, PMHNP, helps children, teens, and adults across Illinois manage complex mental health concerns with compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. As a prescriber at LifeStance Health, she provides medication management and support for individuals navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, and co-occurring substance use concerns. Nakita is known for creating a supportive and judgment-free environment where patients and families feel heard, respected, and actively involved in treatment planning. Nakita is especially passionate about supporting individuals recently discharged from psychiatric hospitalization and those participating in court-ordered treatment. She understands that these transitions can feel overwhelming and works closely with patients to build stability, strengthen coping skills, and reduce the risk of future crises. Her clinical approach emphasizes consistency, accountability, and practical strategies that help patients regain confidence and move forward with greater emotional balance. With experience treating pediatric, adolescent, and young adult populations, Nakita works with children, adolescents, teens, and adults facing behavioral health challenges across many stages of life. She has clinical experience supporting patients with bipolar disorder, PTSD and trauma-related concerns, and alcohol and drug use issues, while also offering care for additional mental health conditions. Her services include medication management and substance abuse medication management, and she incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques into treatment when appropriate. Nakita also has experience serving members of the LGBTQ+ community, military veterans, and individuals involved in adoption or foster care systems. Since beginning her practice in 2017, Nakita has remained committed to helping patients improve daily functioning, emotional regulation, and long-term wellness through personalized psychiatric care.

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About Nakita Cook

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse
Bipolar Disorder
Gender Affirming Counseling
Anxiety
Childhood Trauma
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Families

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Nakita Cook

Nakita Cook, PMHNP, helps children, teens, and adults across Illinois manage complex mental health concerns with compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. As a prescriber at LifeStance Health, she provides medication management and support for individuals navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, and co-occurring substance use concerns. Nakita is known for creating a supportive and judgment-free environment where patients and families feel heard, respected, and actively involved in treatment planning. Nakita is especially passionate about supporting individuals recently discharged from psychiatric hospitalization and those participating in court-ordered treatment. She understands that these transitions can feel overwhelming and works closely with patients to build stability, strengthen coping skills, and reduce the risk of future crises. Her clinical approach emphasizes consistency, accountability, and practical strategies that help patients regain confidence and move forward with greater emotional balance. With experience treating pediatric, adolescent, and young adult populations, Nakita works with children, adolescents, teens, and adults facing behavioral health challenges across many stages of life. She has clinical experience supporting patients with bipolar disorder, PTSD and trauma-related concerns, and alcohol and drug use issues, while also offering care for additional mental health conditions. Her services include medication management and substance abuse medication management, and she incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques into treatment when appropriate. Nakita also has experience serving members of the LGBTQ+ community, military veterans, and individuals involved in adoption or foster care systems. Since beginning her practice in 2017, Nakita has remained committed to helping patients improve daily functioning, emotional regulation, and long-term wellness through personalized psychiatric care.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome
Psychiatry Consultation
Sleep Problems
Young Adult Issues
Agoraphobia
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
New Patient Visit

Office location

Nakita Cook, MSN, MHA also offers online video visits for patients
Lifestance - Illinois 2
2570 E Federal Dr, Decatur, IL 62526

Education and background

Practice names

NPI number

1710496021

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Nakita Cook has 2 office locations in Decatur, view full addresses on Nakita Cook's profile.

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Nakita Cook frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Nakita Cook on their profile.

What languages does Nakita Cook speak?

Nakita Cook speaks English.

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