LaRita Whittington, APRN, PMHNP-BC

LaRita Whittington earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern University and A&M College and earned her Master of Science in Nursing at McNeese State University.
Myisha Anderson, PMHNP-BC

LaRita Whittington earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern University and A&M College and earned her Master of Science in Nursing at McNeese State University. A dedicated psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, LaRita has hands-on experience in managing a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including mood and anxiety disorders, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.

Her clinical experience includes roles at prominent healthcare facilities such as The Menninger Clinic and Texas Children’s Hospital, where she has implemented innovative practices to enhance patient care. LaRita is skilled in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and advanced modalities including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).

A passionate advocate for mental wellness, she is committed to expanding access to effective treatments in a collaborative healthcare environment. LaRita is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and holds additional certifications in Basic Life Support and MAT.

She is available to provide care for patients across the lifespan, focusing on individualized treatment plans that promote holistic healing.

Qualifications

  • Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center

  • Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan)

    • Child and Adolescent

    • Ages 5+

    • General Adult

  • License No. & State: 1649081587 – Texas

  • Years in Practice:

    • PMHNP Since 2024

    • RN Since 2016

Methods of Payments

  • Aetna PPO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

  • Cigna PPO

  • Humana PPO/Tricare

  • United Health Care PPO

  • VA/TriWest

  • Self-Pay