A practice built for the care she always wished her patients could find.

Shanique Lankford • Founder • Nurse Practitioner

Dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. More than a decade of experience in primary care and psychiatry. The same warmth and intentionality at every visit.

Her story

A career shaped by the question:
what would it feel like to be truly heard?

I became a nurse practitioner over a decade ago because I kept noticing a gap in health care: people leaving appointments with a prescription, but without truly understanding their symptoms, options, or treatment plan. I believe meaningful care starts with feeling heard.

I built Lanwell around the idea that getting the right support begins with a safe, collaborative space where you can share your full story. My care is designed with women in mind and open to all who value collaborative, respectful, whole-person mental health care. You deserve care that considers the full picture — mind, body, experiences, and goals.

Founder & CEO, Lanwell

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Science in Nursing

JOHNS HOPKINS

Post-Master's Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health

WILKES UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

Family Nurse Practitioner

FNP-C · BOARD-CERTIFIED

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

PMHNP-BC · BOARD-CERTIFIED

Effective treatment starts with truly understanding your lived experience — not rushing to a one-size-fits-all solution.

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Your First Visit

You won't leave with a rushed plan. You'll leave with a real one.

A first appointment at Lanwell isn't a 10-minute intake. It's a conversation. You'll talk through what's been going on, what you've already tried, and what you actually want from care. From there, we build a treatment plan together, one that fits your life, not a template.

What you can expect:
• A holistic review of your mental health history and current concerns.


• Space to share what has and hasn’t worked for you.


• Clear, transparent discussion of any medication, including side effects and alternatives.


• A collaborative follow-up plan that keeps you informed at every step.

Areas of Care

Psychiatric care for the full picture.

Care is trauma-informed and individualized. Below is what Lanwell most commonly treats. The conversation always begins with what's actually on your mind.

Anxiety

From everyday worry to panic — clarifying what's driving it, and what eases it.

Depression

Evidence-based medication management paired with attention to sleep, hormones, and life.

ADHD

Adult evaluation and treatment that respects how you actually live and work.

Insomnia

Restoring sleep without rushing to sedatives — considering rhythm, mood, and meds together.

PTSD

Trauma-informed support that moves at your pace, never around you.

Genetic Testing

Personalized insights to support your mental health treatment.

You don't have to have it all figured out before you reach out.

You don't have to have it all figured out before you reach out.

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Common Questions

Everything you need to know before your first appointment.

Do you see patients in person or virtually?

All appointments are virtual, which means you can access care from the comfort of your home. Shanique Lankford currently sees patients in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC.

Do you accept insurance?

Yes. Shanique Lankford accepts the following insurance plans through Headway: Aetna Ascension CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Carelon Behavioral Health Cigna Our insurance list is not exhaustive and changes periodically. If you do not see your insurance provider listed, please reach out — we’re happy to confirm whether your plan is currently accepted. If we are not in-network with your insurance, self-pay options are available.

What if I don't have insurance or my plan isn't listed?

Self-pay options are available. Reach out before your appointment and we'll walk you through what to expect cost-wise so there are no surprises.

How do I prepare for my first appointment?

Before your first appointment, it helps to think about what's been on your mind — even if you're not sure how to put it into words yet. There's no need to have everything figured out. Come as you are. You'll have time to share your story, ask questions, and talk through what you're hoping to get out of care. If you're currently taking any medications, having that list handy is helpful too.

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