What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.80
Average wait time
3.00
Bedside manner
1.00
About Sherika Cowan
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Sherika Cowan
"Sherika M. Cowan, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 17 years of nursing experience and a deep commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. She specializes in treating adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD, offering a supportive environment grounded in evidence-based practice and strong communication.
Sherika believes in creating personalized care plans that empower her patients, emphasizing education, emotional support, and stigma-free medication management. Her goal is to build trust through active listening, comprehensive assessment, and ongoing collaboration, fostering a space where individuals feel safe, heard, and valued.
With experience across hospital settings, emergency rooms, PICUs, outpatient care, and high-risk obstetrics, Sherika brings a well-rounded perspective to mental health treatment. Her strong emotional intelligence and empathetic approach help clients open up, express their feelings, and take meaningful steps toward healing.
Outside of her clinical work, Sherika enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her family." Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others. After you request your appointment, you will be sent an invite link for Brightside Health. You will need to enter your insurance and payment information to confirm your appointment. During your initial consultation we will craft a treatment plan personalized to your needs, and schedule follow-up appointments as needed.
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Popular visit reasons
Behavioral Therapy
Medication Review
Pain Management Consultation
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Behavioral Therapy
Medication Review
Pain Management Consultation
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Walden University, Master's in Nursing
NPI number
1295483022
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.80
Wait time
3.00
Bedside manner
1.00
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What practice does Sherika Cowan work with?
Sherika Cowan works with Brightside Health.
What are common reasons for patients to see Sherika Cowan?
Sherika Cowan frequently sees patients for Pain Management Consultation, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Sherika Cowan on their profile.
What languages does Sherika Cowan speak?
Sherika Cowan speaks English.
How do patients rate Sherika Cowan in reviews?
20 patients have reviewed Sherika Cowan. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.8/5. They have a 1/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.