Makesa Toure
PMHNP-BC,APRN,CRNP
Licensed in the state of DE, MD and PA
Insurance accepted
Aetna
Humana
Medicare
Cigna
and 9 more
Accepts new patients
Meet Makesa Toure
Compassionate Mental Health Provider with Expertise in Psychopharmacology
Hello! I'm Makesa Toure, a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner based in Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland With a deep commitment to mental health care, I specialize in diagnosing and treating behavioral health disorders in adults. My practice covers a comprehensive range of services including medication management, therapy coordination, and personalized treatment planning.
Throughout my career, I've worked in various settings, engaging with patients facing issues like opioid addiction, mental health crises, and chronic conditions. I blend compassion with professional expertise to ensure each patient receives the personalized care they deserve.
I also bring a collaborative approach to my work, effectively coordinating with counselors and healthcare teams to support my patients' well-being. Whether in-person or through telemedicine, my goal is to provide accessible psychiatric care to those who need it most.
Education-wise, I hold a Master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Immaculate University. I'm proud of my dedication to continual learning and adopting the latest practices to offer the best possible care.
Outside of work, I am highly skilled in psychopharmacology and have robust emergency response abilities. I also engage with my community to promote health education for disease prevention. I'm here to listen, support, and help you on your journey to better mental health. Let's work together to create a healthier future.
Throughout my career, I've worked in various settings, engaging with patients facing issues like opioid addiction, mental health crises, and chronic conditions. I blend compassion with professional expertise to ensure each patient receives the personalized care they deserve.
I also bring a collaborative approach to my work, effectively coordinating with counselors and healthcare teams to support my patients' well-being. Whether in-person or through telemedicine, my goal is to provide accessible psychiatric care to those who need it most.
Education-wise, I hold a Master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Immaculate University. I'm proud of my dedication to continual learning and adopting the latest practices to offer the best possible care.
Outside of work, I am highly skilled in psychopharmacology and have robust emergency response abilities. I also engage with my community to promote health education for disease prevention. I'm here to listen, support, and help you on your journey to better mental health. Let's work together to create a healthier future.
Accepts new patients
My philosophy
As a devoted psychiatric nurse practitioner, my philosophy centers on compassion and collaboration. I believe in treating the whole person, not just their symptoms. By listening attentively to my patients, I create a safe space for them to share their struggles. I pride myself on being patient-centered, ensuring that care plans are tailored to each individual's unique needs.
Working hand-in-hand with a multidisciplinary team, I focus on continuous communication and support, promoting the best outcomes. My aim is to empower patients, providing them with the knowledge and tools they need for lasting recovery. I approach treatment with empathy, dignity, and a commitment to help every individual thrive.
Working hand-in-hand with a multidisciplinary team, I focus on continuous communication and support, promoting the best outcomes. My aim is to empower patients, providing them with the knowledge and tools they need for lasting recovery. I approach treatment with empathy, dignity, and a commitment to help every individual thrive.
My treatment approaches
• Psychopharmacology for mental health treatments
• Collaborative care with multi-disciplinary teams
• Individualized treatment care plans for patients
• Crisis intervention and management strategies
• Education on medication and disease prevention
• Psychiatric evaluations and assessments
• Cognitive behavioral therapy for addictions
• Mindfulness approaches in addiction recovery
• Trauma Focused
• Psychoanalytic
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
• Psychodynamic
• Structural Family
• Interpersonal
• Motivational Interviewing
I specialize in treating individuals with:
Mental Health
Psychotherapy
I provide professional care to people with the following conditions:
Depression
Anxiety
Bipolar disorders
PTSD
ADHD
Insomnia
Services & Pricing
Transparent pricing for quality care
Choose the right type of service based on your needs and budget without compromising on the quality of care you receive.
Initial Visit
An initial visit with a provider involves a medical history review, an assessment of your specific symptoms and concerns, and possible diagnostic tests to evaluate a patient's health, identify issues, and develop and discuss treatment options.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
60 mins session
Video or in-person visits
$170 /visit
Accept sliding scale
Rates shown are out-of-pocket costs. With eligible insurance, you may pay less than the listed rate. Please check with your insurance provider for an estimate.
Follow-up Visit
A follow-up visit with a provider involves checking the progress of the patient's treatment plan, assessing any new symptoms or concerns, and adjusting the treatment plan as needed to ensure optimal health outcomes.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
30 mins session
Video or in-person visits
$100 /visit
Accept sliding scale
Rates shown are out-of-pocket costs. With eligible insurance, you may pay less than the listed rate. Please check with your insurance provider for an estimate.
Prescription service
A prescription service appointment with a provider typically involves a brief review of his/her existing patient's medical history, confirming the need for the prescription service, and issuing a new prescription. It may also involve evaluating any side effects or concerns related to the medication and ensuring that the treatment plan is still appropriate for the patient's needs.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
15 mins session
Video or in-person visits
$45 /visit
Accept sliding scale
Rates shown are out-of-pocket costs. With eligible insurance, you may pay less than the listed rate. Please check with your insurance provider for an estimate.
Free Consultation
An opportunity for potential patients to discuss their concerns or needs with a provider, or therapist, to determine if their services are a good fit and to receive initial advice or guidance. Many providers offer free or very affordable consultation services with potential patient leads. Providers who add Free consultation as a service receives 2-3 times more prospects.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
15 mins session
Video or in-person visits
Free
Experiences
My education and work experiences
Work
Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Contract
May 2023 - Present
Assess, diagnose, and treat adults experiencing symptoms of behavioral health disorders.
Prescribe, recommend, or discontinue drugs and treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
Collaborate with counselors, social workers, or other treatment team members to coordinate client care.
Collaborate with guardians, relatives, and significant others on client’s conditions and treatment when clinically appropriate.
Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.
Complete initial Assessment/progress notes daily
Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals.
Communicate with collaborating Therapist or Specialist regarding patient care.
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Akshar Medical Services LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Contract
Dec 2022 - May 2023
• Evaluates patients by interviewing patient, and as indicated family and/or support persons, conducting examinations, observing behaviors, reviewing medical history and related documents, selecting, administering and interpreting assessments, diagnostic instruments, laboratory tests and results
• Prescribes and/or administers treatments and/or medications and monitors patient progress to achieve optimal outcomes
Designs individualized treatment care plans by determining the nature and extent of cognitive, emotional, development, social and behavioral disorders.
Maintains historical records by documenting symptoms, medications and treatment events.
Works to provide consistent and compassionate patient care focusing on service excellence and the achievement of productivity targets.
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Banyan Addiction Treatment Center
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Contract
Dec 2022 - Present
Counsel, advise and treat patients with opioid, Heroin, Meth, alcohol and tobacco additions.
Counsel patients individually to assist in overcoming dependencies and addition(s) and adjusting to sobriety.
Prescribe, manage and adjust Suboxone and other Buprenorphine dosages to meet patient needs.
Prescribe medications to assist with meth, alcohol and tobacco addition.
Perform medical rounds on in-patient psychiatric patients (adult &adolescent) on daily basis.
Manage and treat in-patient detox patients, often times with dual diagnosis (psych and addition).
Implements interventions to support the patient short & long. Term health.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
Perform new patient initial psychiatric eval, history and physical examinations.
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Education
University of Pennsylvania
Master of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Feb 2020 - Aug 2022
Immaculate University
Bachelor of Registered Nurse
Sep 2013 - May 2017
Get the support you need with a personalized treatment plan and flexible scheduling online or in person.
Ratings & Reviews
Here is what my patients said about me
98%
of patients said
“I feel better now after the treatment“
83%
of patients said
“I was treated with good care and respect“
93%
of patients said
“I understood the treatment plan“
Makesa did a great job of informing me about my options and was able to answer my questions about medications. I look forward to my follow-up with Makesa.
Appointment types
I accept both in-person and video visits
In-person visit
Video visit
Areas I serve
Visit me at:
283 N Dupont HWY Ste C, Dover, DE 19901
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How to prepare for video visits and what to expect?
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