Francis Okodogbe
Francis is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He completed his training at Walden University and earned a Master of Science in nursing with a specialization in psychiatry. Francis has over 30 years of combined experience in the field of mental health at various levels of mental health illness and wellness Journey.
Francis has over 30 years of combined experience in the field of mental health at various levels of mental health illness and wellness Journey.
My approach to mental health is holistic, trauma reduction-focused, and meeting patients where they are. Working with patients with first experience with mental health issues, or patients with ongoing mental health issues, or patients re-entering the community after prior hospitalization, emergency visit, or stepping down to a lower level of care, is one of my specialties. Francis provides ongoing medication management and psychotherapy for various diagnoses. He uses multiple forms of therapy, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solutions-Focused Brief Therapy, and provides ongoing patient support.
First session
The goal of the first session is for the therapist to get to know the patient's background and the reasons they are in treatment. In the first session, I like to give a brief introduction of myself and my treatment approach, and to understand the history of the present condition, any recent triggers, and how those triggers affect the present activities of daily living. I work collaboratively with my clients to evaluate risks and develop plans and strategies to mitigate negative symptoms.
Strengths
My greatest strength is the ability to assess, evaluate, listen actively, and build rapport with my patients. I pride myself on creating a trusting professional relationship with my patients and on showing commitment and empathy. I strive for perfection in diagnosing and prescribing the right treatments for my patients. i work collaboratively with my clients to develop coping skills and provide patient education.
Ideal clients
We evaluate and provide treatment recommendations for patients with Autism Spectrum, schizophrenia spectrum, mood, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, crisis, substance abuse, incarceration, insomnia, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, psychosis, relationship, and anger management issues are some of our specialties. Francis is currently seeing patients from school age through adults 18 years and older.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have a long experience using CBT with clients which prove to be effective in most clinical applications. I use CBT by assisting clients to recognize how their feelings affect their thoughts and their thoughts affects their behavior. I uses CBT to help client change their thinking patter, recognize pattern of unhelpful behaviors and learn better way of coping with distress.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
ACT is action oriented therapy in which clients learn to accept their emotions, thoughts and feelings rather than avoiding or denying them but should not allow those situations, feelings or emotions stop them from moving forward in their life. I help clients using the ACT understand the situation and commit to making the necessary changes in their behavior to achieve desire results.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
Solution Focus Brief Therapy focuses on finding solution in the present and exploring one’s hope in the future to find solutions to one problems. Unlike other therapy that analyzes past events and paste problems. SFBT take the approach that patient know what they need to do to improve their lives and with appropriate coaching and questioning, patients are able to find the best solution.
Location
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In-person sessions1110 Civic Center Blvd, Yuba City, CA 95993, Suite 302
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- CaliforniaLicense 95014272