Toccara Haynes, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Her Story —

More than 20 years of experience. One clear mission.

Toccara Haynes is an Advanced Practice Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Nuvanā Wellness. With over 20 years of experience at Level 1 University teaching hospitals throughout the Chicagoland area, she has treated individuals across a broad range of psychiatric care settings and acuity levels.

She specializes in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, postpartum depression, trauma and PTSD, and burnout, with a particular focus on healthcare professionals and high-functioning professionals who are running on empty. She is also committed to providing inclusive, affirming care for LGBTQ+ clients in a safe and supportive environment.

Her approach is both evidence-based and holistic, recognizing the deep connection between mental, emotional, and lifestyle factors. She works collaboratively with each client to create a personalized treatment plan that may include medication management, supportive therapy, mindfulness, lifestyle adjustments, nutrition support, or exercise guidance to restore optimal balance and well-being.

Toccara is known for her warm, nonjudgmental approach and her passion for supporting those who feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stretched thin by life's demands. Her mission at Nuvanā Wellness is to provide compassionate, high-quality care that empowers individuals to heal, regain control, and thrive.