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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, Nurse Practitioner

La Maria Folks, PMHNP-BC

Areas Of Focus:

Anxiety
Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
Early adulthood: Starting college or career
Panic attacks
Racial identity
Stress management
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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

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

Languages

  • English

Education

  • 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.

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See what our patients are saying about La Maria Folks

La Maria is awesome! I had anxiety so severe I couldn’t function and wasn’t aware of what was wrong. She spent a considerable amount of time talking with me and prescribed medication. Within days things were improving and a month in I’m feeling better than I have in quite some time! She’s so easy to talk to and very encouraging!! I can’t sing her praises enough! Obviously I highly recommend her!!
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Rog W.

Rog W.

Apr 21, 2026
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I have been so pleased with my experience with La Marie Folks. I have had med management for quite a length of time. Being new to Tulsa, it was very important to me to find someone whom I could trust and with whom I could feel a connection. I was not disappointed. La Marie Folks is a compassionate, knowledgeable, excellent practitioner. I am so fortunate to have found such an individual in Tulsa.
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Cathy B.

Cathy B.

Apr 21, 2026
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I’ve been seeing La Maria for years and absolutely love her. I feel very seen and heard at every visit. I feel like if I ever need anything I can call between appointments and she’ll take care of me. I drive a long way to see her and it’s very worth it!
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Tiffany Y.

Tiffany Y.

Apr 14, 2026
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She might be no nonsense when trying to get you going but she has been nothing but amazing since I’ve started seeing her. She is very consistent and considerate when getting to know you as well as what you are needing. 10/10 would recommend
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Apr 30, 2026
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First time being there, I had a great experience and friendly staff. It’s been a few months now and I am still glad to have the therapist and psychiatrist I have. No complaints and staff have been very helpful as well.
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Angela M.

Angela M.

Jan 13, 2026
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La Maria Folks actually took the time to listen, truly listen! Plus when you return it is not like starting all over which is great! I'm so glad she started there when she did. She's really making a difference!
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