Akron, Ohio
Carlita Lockett, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Akron, OH
Board certified, in the mental health field since 2008, with over 18 years experience in adult psychiatry.
Over 18 Years Experience in Adult Psychiatry
Carlita Lockett founded Monet Behavioral Health Center after building a career in the mental health field that began in 2008. She is a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC), holding both an APRN and CNP credential, with over 18 years experience in adult psychiatry across evaluation, medication management and psychotherapy. She earned her Post Masters Certificate from Wilkes University.
That experience covers a wide range of diagnoses, from depression and anxiety to bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. She built her practice around adults 18 and older, so every visit is shaped around adult life: work, relationships and the responsibilities that come with both.
Her practice offers mental health services in Akron for adults 18 and older, in person at the Firestone Park office or by telehealth psychiatry across Ohio.
How Carlita Works With Patients
Carlita puts it this way: “My goal is to build a trusting relationship with you while providing personalized and compassionate care. I offer a judgment-free zone where you can feel safe and understood as we work together on an individualized treatment plan.” Every plan starts with a full evaluation, because no two patients need exactly the same thing.
In practice, that means visits are a conversation, not a script. Carlita asks follow-up questions, checks in on what has changed since your last visit, and adjusts a plan when it stops working, rather than sticking with something out of habit. Whether you are coming in for a first evaluation or a routine medication check, the same approach applies: listen first, explain clearly, and decide together.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Consultation
Every new patient can start with a free 15-minute consultation before booking a full evaluation, a chance to ask questions about insurance, telehealth or what to expect, directly with Carlita, before committing to a paid visit. It is a low-pressure way to find out whether the practice is a good fit before you share anything more detailed.
This consultation is also where questions about accepted insurance, telehealth eligibility, or what a first evaluation actually involves get answered plainly, so nothing about your first paid visit comes as a surprise.
Credentials and License
Medical Director
Dr. R. Ahmed
Medical Director
Board-Eligible Psychiatrist
What Colleagues Say
Carlita provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care with a warm and respectful approach. She listens attentively and partners with patients to create personalized treatment plans that support healing, resilience, and hope.
Colleague endorsement, Psychology Today · Shawn McRae, MSN, PMHNPThat endorsement comes from another psychiatric nurse practitioner, a peer who understands the clinical side of this work. It is a colleague's view of how Carlita practices, not a patient review.
Book a Free 15-Minute Consultation
Call or email me for a free 15-minute consultation now, a short conversation to answer your questions before you commit to a full evaluation. With a career in the mental health field since 2008, it is my passion to help people see their value and learn to love themselves first.
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