Psychiatry in Naperville, Illinois Laura Okehie Dike, Nurse Practitioner

Laura Okehie Dike, PMHNP, provides thoughtful and patient-centered care that supports lasting mental wellness for residents of Illinois. As a Nurse Practitioner at LifeStance Health, Laura provides comprehensive evaluations and medication management for adolescents, teens, and adults facing a variety of mental health concerns. She partners closely with patients to better understand their symptoms, develop effective treatment plans, and help them achieve improved emotional balance and daily functioning. Laura is especially passionate about supporting individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital. She recognizes that the transition back to school, work, family life, and community responsibilities can be both challenging and vulnerable. By providing attentive follow-up care, medication monitoring, and ongoing support, she helps patients maintain stability, reduce the risk of relapse, and build confidence in their recovery journey. Her clinical areas of focus include anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, while also offering support for additional mental health conditions and life challenges. Laura serves diverse populations, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, military veterans, and individuals with autism spectrum disorders. She incorporates evidence-informed strategies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles and mindfulness-based techniques into her medication management approach, helping patients develop practical tools alongside pharmacological treatment when appropriate. Laura believes successful mental health care begins with listening. She takes time to understand each patient’s unique experiences, concerns, and goals, creating a collaborative treatment environment where individuals feel respected and empowered. Her approach emphasizes compassionate care, clinical excellence, and personalized treatment that addresses both immediate symptoms and long-term well-being. She earned her education through the University of Maryland, College of DuPage, Benedictine University, and Walden University, building a strong foundation for providing high-quality psychiatric care. Outside of her professional practice, Laura enjoys sewing, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family. These interests help her maintain balance and bring warmth and perspective to her work with patients.