Joseph Ojibway
Hello, and thank you for considering me as a provider! I worked as a primary care provider for nearly a decade before obtaining my psychiatric training at Johns Hopkins University. While living in Nashville, TN, I served a diverse patient population, mainly providing care to the Latino community as a fluent Spanish speaker. My growing family returned to Michigan in 2021 so our children could be raised around their Anishinaabe culture. I am passionate about providing high-quality mental health care to underserved populations.
My growing family returned to Michigan in 2021 so our children could be raised around their Anishinaabe culture.
First session
I strive to ensure people feel heard and empower them to recognize they already possess the greatest healing power within them. We will discuss root issues causing symptoms and collectively develop a plan to address them. Patients can expect to walk away with greater clarity about why they experience their current symptoms in addition to learning personalized coping strategies.
Strengths
I carefully listen to patients and follow their lead in terms of the pace we address root issues. I also educate patients as much as possible to empower them with the knowledge they need to make the best decisions about their health. Most importantly, I provide hope that a person's condition/situation will change.
Ideal clients
Given my cultural background and fundamental belief in delivering holistic care, I am best positioned to serve Indigenous youth. I also recognize the importance of communicating directly with a provider, so my fluency in Spanish allows me to uniquely deliver care to Spanish-speaking individuals. I believe my training and years of experience help me serve patients who have lost hope and are seeking alternatives to traditional care.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have been utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy since I became a nurse practitioner in 2013. CBT allows patients to help them understand behaviors associated with their root issues.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational interviewing has been a mainstay of treatment modalities I use since I became a nurse practitioner in 2013. I find it invaluable to understand why people are compelled to intrinsically act in certain ways.
Location
Virtual sessions