SERVICES PROVIDED
Psychiatry
CASH-PAY INTAKE FEE
$250
INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED
Aetna
Blue Chip/R3/American Warrior Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
Cigna / Evernorth
Curative
Lucent Health
Meritain Health
Surest
WebTPA
BIO
Laura Baldridge, PMHNP, FNP, is excited to bring her natural-born passion for serving the community to the local mental health arena through Mind Body Optimization. She has excelled in practicing addiction medicine, as well as a variety of specialties, giving her a unique outlook and a wide breadth of knowledge and wisdom. Laura enjoys building from her nature-loving, cowgirl experiences to offer authentic, down to earth care to each patient, valuing each individual and their unique needs.
EXPERTISE
Shyness / High Sensitivity
Fear of Rejection
Social Isolation / Loneliness
Anxiety
Panic Attacks
Phobia
Social Anxiety
Existential Issues
Addiction
Alcohol Use
Internet Addiction
Impulse Control Issues
Pornography Addiction
Sex Addiction
Gambling
Substance Use
Video Game Addiction
Sleep Problems
Loss or Grief
Stress / Burnout
ADD / ADHD
Lack of Emotional Awareness
Self-Esteem / Negative Self-Talk
Perfectionism
Shame
Not Happy or Satisfied with life
Depression
Anger Issues
Mood Swings
Procrastination
Trauma / PTSD
CLIENT AGE GROUPS
0 – 2
3 – 5
6 – 8
9 – 11
12 – 14
15 – 17
18 – 24
25 – 39
40 – 64
65+
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
English
PRACTICE
Mind Body Optimization
MEETING PREFERENCES
Online
LICENSE TYPE
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Missouri | PMH01250050
- I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I hold active credentials to practice in Missouri. I conduct sessions in English.
- My clinical focus is primarily on treating Shyness / High Sensitivity, Fear of Rejection, Social Isolation / Loneliness, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Phobia and Social Anxiety. I provide Psychiatry and work primarily with clients aged 18 – 24, 25 – 39, 40 – 64 and 65+.
- I offer secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth appointments for patients residing in Missouri.
- I am currently in-network with Aetna, Blue Chip/R3/American Warrior Association, Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO, Cigna / Evernorth, Curative, Lucent Health, Meritain Health, Surest and WebTPA. Please note that specific plan coverage must be verified prior to your first session. For out-of-network or uninsured patients, my standard intake fee is $250.
- My availability to new clients fluctuates based on my current openings. The fastest and most accurate way to check my exact availability and secure an appointment is to use the booking calendar directly on this page.
- Please note that my practice and the i2iConnect platform does not provide emergency services. If you are experiencing a life-threatening mental health emergency or having thoughts of suicide, please call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline immediately.