Your Mental Health, Your Safe Space
About Vera’s Loving Hands, LLC
Bridging culture, community, and clinical expertise to deliver compassionate and evidence-based telepsychiatry across Florida. We create safe, inclusive spaces that honor BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and Veteran voices, while supporting individuals and families on their path to healing.
Meet Verkeitta Jones, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Verkeitta is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Vera’s Loving Hands, LLC. With extensive experience serving veterans, children, and adults in diverse clinical settings, she is committed to delivering culturally sensitive, evidence-based care that meets people where they are.
Her vision is to weave faith, community, and clinical excellence into mental health practices that empower individuals, strengthen families, and uplift historically underserved communities—including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and Veteran populations.
Our Mission & Core Values
Compassion
Every client deserves care that is empathetic, respectful, and person-centered.
Community
We believe in strengthening families and communities through accessible mental wellness.
Cultural Awareness
Care that honors culture, identity, and lived experiences fosters authentic healing.
Professional Background
- Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- MSN with extensive clinical experience across VA Medical Centers in detox, behavioral units, and outpatient BHIP programs
- Specializes in medication management, therapy, and integrated behavioral health
- Active leader in nursing development, quality improvement, and cultural competency initiatives
Faith & Community Integration
Vera’s Loving Hands partners with faith-based and community organizations to reduce stigma and expand access to mental health care. We respect each person’s beliefs and traditions while providing evidence-based, culturally responsive treatment—especially for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and Veteran communities.
Healing in Safe Spaces
We collaborate with churches and community centers to offer psychoeducation, screenings, and warm referrals—meeting people where they are, in spaces they trust.
Culturally Grounded Care
When requested, we can integrate spiritual practices and family traditions into care plans without proselytizing or imposing beliefs.
Confidential & Ethical
Clinical care is private and HIPAA-compliant. Partnerships never compromise confidentiality, boundaries, or standards of care.
Workshops & Talks
Topics include stress & burnout, grief, parenting, youth mental health, substance use, trauma-informed care, and Veteran resources.
Warm Referrals
Pastors and community leaders can connect members directly to our practice for therapy or medication management via secure telehealth.
Bridge to Services
We help navigate insurance (Headway), self-pay options (Carepatron), and community supports for housing, food, or crisis stabilization.
Do you offer faith-integrated therapy?
Yes—only when requested by the client. We can incorporate prayer, scripture, or faith-aligned coping skills at your direction. We also provide fully secular care.
Can you speak at our church or community event?
Absolutely. We offer keynotes, workshops, Q&A sessions, and resource tables. Use the contact form to share your event and goals.
How do referrals from pastors or leaders work?
Leaders can share our secure booking links. With the member’s permission, we provide a warm handoff. Client information remains confidential.
In crisis, call 911 or 988 (Veterans press 1) or go to the nearest ER. Resources: Find Help • SAMHSA.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Take the first step toward healing and growth. Book an appointment today or reach out for a free consultation.
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