Adekunbi Akins
Hi, my name is Kunbi Akins. I am an experienced psychiatric and mental health provider serving Virginia and DC. I graduated with my master’s degree from George Washington University. I have strong expertise in conducting a thorough assessment, diagnosis and drawing treatment plans for my clients. I also provide medication management services, I educate my clients and prescribe medications that best address their mental health needs and lifestyles. I do this in conjunction with psychotherapy services I serve school age kids starting from age 6, adolescents and adults with ADHD, Depression, Bipolar disorders, Anxiety disorders, PTSD, and other life's stress . Your psychiatric medications are chosen and managed carefully having safety, effectiveness and evidence-based practice in mind . As a practitioner, I have helped many individuals make sense of life.
You'll find in me a very compassionate mental health provider and a good listener , also someone who truly cares and ready to help find lasting solutions to your mental health issues.
lots of young people and adults suffer from ADHD, and this has affected their daily function and productivity. My clients have many options of stimulants and non stimulants ADHD medications they can choose from and these medications have proven effective for many of them. I also prescibe medications and offer psychotherapy to address conditions like Generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorders and different types of phobias Depression hurts, and many people do not know that depression can be accompanied by unusual symptoms like anxiety, irritability, insomnia, appetite change and chronic or somatic pain. Choosing the right medication for your depression is very important and can not be overemphasized Whether my client struggles with mood disorders, interpersonally conflicts, difficulty regulating strong emotions or anxiety issues, I have used proven psychotherapeutic approaches to get them to start living a happy life again.
First session
In our first meeting, we will start with brief introductions, and then we can dive deeper into the specific challenges you are facing. I encourage you to fill out any forms sent to you prior to our first meeting.
Strengths
You'll find in me a very compassionate mental health provider and a good listener , also someone who truly cares and ready to help find lasting solutions to your mental health issues.
Ideal clients
I specialize in the evaluation and treatment of Generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, depression, sleep disorder, childhood ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, and management of Autism and developmental disorders. I help individuals achieve stability, clarity, and improved daily functioning. My approach is patient-centered, collaborative, and evidence-based. I emphasize accurate diagnosis, thorough psychiatric evaluation, safe and thoughtful medication management, psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and individualized treatment planning. I work closely with patients to ensure they understand their diagnoses, treatment options, and goals, supporting informed and confident decision-making. My care is grounded in listening, trust, clinical precision, and respect, ensuring patients feel heard and actively involved in their treatment
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
What is going on in your mind? Are you aware of it? Come and let's talk....
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Whether my client struggles with mood disorders, interpersonally conflicts, difficulty regulating strong emotions or anxiety issues, I have used proven psychotherapeutic approaches to get them to start living a happy life again
Existential
As a practitioner, I have helped many individuals make sense of their life's issues
Humanistic
I help clients find holistic approach to wellbeing, reach their full potentials in life and make them understand their unique self
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- VirginiaLicense 0024187470