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Brandi Starks

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Maternal mental health
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

You’re the one who usually has everything under control, but lately, the "strong" version of you feels like a mask that’s getting too heavy to wear. Whether you’re a mother wondering why you feel detached from the life you worked so hard to build, or a parent exhausted by the cycle of ADHD-related challenges—you don’t have to carry this alone.

I provide a warm, judgment-free space where you can stop surviving and start thriving. My approach is patient-centered, trauma-informed, and evidence-based, tailored to move you toward a life where you feel present, connected, and capable.

I specialize in:

  • Perinatal & Maternal Mental Health: Navigating the "new reality" of motherhood.
  • High-Achieving Professionals: Managing burnout, perfectionism, and "mental load."
  • Neurodiversity-Affirming Care: Supporting parents and children navigating ADHD and behavioral hurdles.

Why Work With Me?

I offer a "cozy" office experience in Houston, TX, and convenient virtual care across 7 states ( DE, FL, GA, IA, KS, MT, and TX). My goal is to make mental health easy, accessible and relatable.

My approach to therapy

I believe you are the expert on your own life; I am the expert on the tools that can help you navigate it.

Clients seeking medication are often looking for two things: relief from symptoms that feel biological (brain fog, racing heart, inability to get out of bed) and a provider who won't just "throw a pill at the problem."

What you can expect from me

We start by looking at the big picture. I want to hear your story, not just your symptoms. We’ll chat about:

  • Your Current "Mental Load": What feels heaviest right now?
  • Biological Roots: We’ll review your medical history, sleep patterns, and any previous experiences with medication.
  • Your Goals: What does "feeling like yourself again" actually look like for you?

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Open Minded, Energetic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at chamberlain university
  • License type
    APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Florida, Georgia, Delaware), APRN-CNP (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner) (Montana, Texas), APRN-NP (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner) (Kansas), ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) (Iowa)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • More specialties
    Depression, OCD, Sleep disorder, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Children, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Locations
    2016 Dunlavy Street
    Houston, TX 77006
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