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Shakera Snelling

(she/her)
Psychiatric Nurse Practioner, Psychiatric Nurse, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, APRN, APRN-CNP, CRNP-PMHNP
Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, and

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, Regence BlueShield, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anxiety, Chronic Conditions, Depression, Family Issues, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Stress, Transgender Issues, Trauma, and Women's Issues

Great to meet you!

Hello, my name is Shakera! I’m glad you’re here! Reaching out for support takes courage—it’s a meaningful first step, and it says a lot about your strength and self-awareness. You’re not meant to walk this path alone, and I’d be honored to be part of your team as we work together toward your goals.

In my practice, I diagnose, prescribe, and provide therapy for a wide range of mental health and medical conditions. A diagnosis or set of symptoms can help guide our plan, but it does not define you. You are so much more than a label. Together, we'll be a team, and we’ll focus on who you are—your goals, your values, and healing.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I believe in creating a supportive, collaborative space where you feel safe, heard, and respected. You are the expert on your life and your culture, your experience, and I bring my knowledge on the applications of medications and therapy. My approach is centered on building trust through open communication, validation, and empathy. We’ll work as a team to explore your experiences, identify what matters most to you, and move toward meaningful change. I incorporate psychotherapy modalities such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and EMDR-informed techniques, tailored to your unique needs.

What you can expect from our first session

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or simply seeking support, know that you don’t have to go through it alone. In our first session, we’ll take time to get to know one another, explore your concerns, and begin creating a plan that aligns with your needs and values. Whether we focus on therapy, medication, or a combination, we’ll make decisions together. My aim is to provide a safe, supportive space where healing and growth can begin.


Shakera's style is

Empowering
Warm
Affirming

Insurance carriers Shakera accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
Regence BlueShield of Washington
United Healthcare

More about Shakera

MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at University of Alabama At Birmingham
License type: APRN-CNP (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner) (Arizona), APRN-NP (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner) (Kansas), APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Georgia), ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) (Washington)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English, Arabic, Bengali, Cantonese, Mandarin, Farsi, Tagalog, Korean, Spanish, Punjabi, Romanian, Urdu, American Sign Language, Vietnamese, Russian, and Ukrainian
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: Substance Use / Addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders, LGBTQIA+, Anger Management, Grief, Loss, Maternal Mental Health, Men's Issues, Identity Issues, and Infertility
Modalities: Exposure Response Prevention, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Locations

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1030 North Center Parkway ste 112
Kennewick, WA 99336