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Saketa Polk, PMHNP-BC(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified, PMHNP-BC
MississippiIowaLouisiana
Anxiety - Depression- Life transitions-Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)-Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)-Insomnia & sleep issues-

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Professional statement

Saketa is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She has over 9 years of nursing experience and completed her post-graduate psychiatric training at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Saketa ’s specializations include women’s health, anxiety, depression, insomnia & sleep issues, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), college & graduate student mental health, life transitions, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)/trauma, loss, grief & bereavement, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and stress management.


Message to clients

Did you know that nurses have been the most trusted profession for 17 years straight? Lavender is a nurse-founded and nurse led practice, which makes us super unique! Our board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners are fully independent and can offer the same treatment interventions as our psychiatrist colleagues. Our providers have extensive training in the assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders and enjoy spending time with clients to help them heal.

Lavender offers a range of modern mental health services from the comfort of home. All our providers offer both prescriptions & therapy in a single appointment to save you time and money. Pairing therapy and medication to treat depression and anxiety can help you feel better faster with a 60% improved chance of recovery.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 4 years

Lavender Psychiatry , Lead Nurse Practitioner, 2025 - Present
River Ridge Behavioral Health - Outpatient Clinic, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner , 2023 - 2024
Rankin Rural Medical Clinic, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner , 2022 - 2023

University of Mississippi Medical Center, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), 2025
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), 2022

Licensure

Mississippi: 905733 - Louisiana: 234597 - Iowa: G178864

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - Reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts and rituals by gradually building comfort and confidence facing difficult fears, thoughts, and emotions

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Insomnia & sleep issues - Exploring ways to improve sleep patterns, develop healthy sleep hygiene, master relaxation techniques, manage stressors, reduce worrying, and address insomnia




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna (in-network in MS, LA, IA)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network in IA)
  • Cigna (in-network in MS, LA, IA)
  • Medicare (in-network in MS, LA)
  • Meritain Health (in-network in MS, LA, IA)
  • Oscar Health (in-network in MS, IA)
  • Oxford Health Plans (in-network in LA, IA)
  • United Healthcare (in-network in LA, IA)

Out-of-pocket fees

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  • Individual sessions:$150 (20min)

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Payment options
  • Credit Card

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