Psychiatry in Tulsa, Oklahoma La Maria Folks, Nurse Practitioner
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 11-64
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: Yes
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
La Maria Folks, PMHNP-BC
Areas Of Focus:
La Maria Folks, NP, is a compassionate and experienced psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who supports adolescents, adults, and seniors across Oklahoma. At LifeStance Health, she provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management, helping patients navigate complex mental health concerns such as anxiety and mood disorders. Whether working with teens managing school-related stress or adults experiencing life transitions, La Maria creates a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals can feel heard, understood, and empowered to take charge of their mental well-being. La Maria is especially passionate about addressing mental health disparities within underserved communities, particularly within the African-American population. She is deeply committed to helping individuals impacted by trauma, psychosis, find healing and stability. Her approach is grounded in cultural awareness, individualized care, and advocacy for accessible, high-quality mental health support. She works with diverse populations. La Maria provides care tailored to each person’s unique needs and background. She values collaborative care and takes a holistic approach and supporting long-term wellness for each client. Outside of her professional role, La Maria is devoted to community outreach and mental health awareness. She enjoys shopping and cherishes time with her close-knit circle of family and friends. Rooted in personal connection, her work is guided by deep commitment to making mental health care more inclusive and accessible for communities across Oklahoma.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 11-64
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Anxiety
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Panic attacks
- Racial identity
- Stress management
- ADHD
- Adoption & foster care
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Conditions caused by stress
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Drug/substance use
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- Fertility
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Hallucinations
- Hoarding
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Intense mood changes
- Learning challenges
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Premarital counseling
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Sports performance
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthChoice
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
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Maryville University
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with La Maria Folks. You can also call 918-727-2157 to have someone assist you.
La Maria Folks generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 918-727-2157 to find out La Maria Folks's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by La Maria Folks:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthChoice
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 918-727-2157 to see how we can help.
Yes, La Maria Folks is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
La Maria Folks works at:
Yes, La Maria Folks does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, La Maria Folks is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: