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Shukairo Baker

Shukairo Baker

Nurse Practitioner
Offers Online Sessions
Female
Shukairo “Shay” Baker is a highly credentialed, dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC, PMHNP-C) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C), as well as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS). With a diverse and interdisciplinary background, Shay brings a comprehensive approach to mental health care that integrates psychotherapy, medication management, and addiction treatment. She supports adolescents and adults facing concerns such as ADHD, mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, and substance use.

Shay’s approach is holistic, patient-centered, and deeply collaborative. She emphasizes building strong therapeutic relationships grounded in trust, empathy, and open communication. Her care model integrates both medical and therapeutic perspectives, allowing her to treat the whole person rather than just symptoms. She works closely with patients to create individualized treatment plans and empowers them to take an active role in their healing and long-term wellness.

In addition to her clinical work, Shay is dedicated to education and mentorship, serving as a preceptor and clinical educator for nurse practitioner and social work students. She is also engaged in advanced doctoral training and quality improvement initiatives, particularly focused on suicide risk screening and patient safety.

Shay’s philosophy centers on the belief that healing is a journey and that everyone deserves compassionate, nonjudgmental care that honors their full experience. Her work is informed by resilience, lived experience, and a commitment to helping individuals achieve meaningful transformation. Outside of her professional role, she enjoys spending time with family, mentoring others, engaging in entrepreneurship and creative projects, and contributing positively to her community.

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