Veronica F. Cook, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC

My path to psychiatry didn't exactly start in a classroom. My dad struggled with substance use disorder growing up, and my mom needed a lot of support — so by the time I got to nursing school, I already had a pretty solid background in "holding it together while quietly falling apart." Relatable, right? I spent 10 years at the bedside — trauma, ICU, oncology, hospital medicine — before I finally admitted to myself that what I really wanted was to slow down, actually talk to people, and figure out what was going on beneath the surface. So I went back to school, got dual board certified as a family and psychiatric nurse practitioner, and here we are. As a Black woman in healthcare, I've also been on the receiving end of dismissal, bias, and the particular exhaustion of having to over-explain yourself just to be taken seriously. That experience shaped how I practice. I don't make people work that hard here. I started You Belong Integrative Mental Wellness because I wanted to create something I didn't always have access to — a place where you don't have to code switch, perform wellness, or convince anyone that what you're feeling is real. You can just show up. Tired, messy, complicated and all. You belong here. Scheduling starts the week of May 17th for June Launch. Currently cash pay (super bills available with most insurances!) - insurance credentialing pending. You deserve clarity — in your care and in your costs. Our pricing is always transparent and upfront. Super-bills provided upon request. Patients with Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA), or Out-of-Network (OON) benefits may be eligible for reimbursement — we recommend contacting your insurance company to verify your out-of network mental health benefits prior to your first appointment. Website: www.youbelongimw.com