Founder and CEO of Nolo Behavioral Healthcare, a leading mental health practice dedicated to compassionate, culturally informed, and stigma-free mental health care. With more than a decade of professional experience, Dr. Olarubofin has built his career on purpose, resilience, and a deep passion for transforming the way communities experience mental wellness. A certified consultant to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dr. Olarubofin is widely recognized for his expertise in mental health and disability evaluations, providing trusted clinical insight that shapes fair and evidence-based assessments. His visionary leadership was evident early in his career, he was part of the team that pioneered the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department at TrustPoint Hospital in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, expanding access to specialized care for young people and families. Before founding Nolo Behavioral Healthcare, Dr. Olarubofin served with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for over seven years, where he progressed from psychiatric registered nurse to nurse leader on geriatric psychiatric, memory care, and long-term care units. His advocacy for trauma-informed practices led to significant improvements in patient dignity and safety—most notably his initiative ensuring Military Sexual Trauma (MST) veterans receive private-room accommodations to promote healing and respect. Dr. Olarubofin also brought his expertise to Mercy Community Healthcare in Franklin, Tennessee, where his commitment to inclusion and equity helped increase minority patient representation from 2.6% to 6.8% within one year. Today, through Nolo Behavioral Healthcare, Dr. Olarubofin continues to lead with compassion and purpose—empowering individuals to heal, rediscover hope, and live meaningful, balanced lives. His work embodies the belief that mental health care should be accessible, innovative, and stigma-free for all. Dr. Femi Olarubofin was recognized by Today's Nurse and his peer as a" Top Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner" in Nolensville, TN for 2025.
Active listening, empathy, strong communication skills, cultural competence, adaptability, flexibility, problem-solving skills, detailed oriented, solution-driven, compassion, self, awareness, critical thinking, patience, ethical conduct, emotional intelligence, and excellence.
Active listening, empathy, solution focused, critical thinking, compassion, patience, and emotional intelligence. Dr. Femi Olarubofin boost a 5-star rating reviews on Grow Therapy, ZocDoc, WebMD, Psychology Today and other verifiable platforms.
Compassion Focused
My approach to care is rooted in compassion, evidence-based practice, and a commitment to treating clients with respect, empathy, and professionalism. I also utilize motivational interviewing and a holistic care model to treat diverse mental health disorders, focusing on both the physical and emotional aspects of healing. I am committed to helping my clients achieve mental wellness in a non-judgmental, supportive, and professional environment.
29 ratings with written reviews
March 13, 2026
Dr. Femi didn’t make me feel complicated and hopeless like other providers have. He warmly smiled at me and said, “I know I can help you,” and that was the first time I had felt hope in a long time. He listens to me and came up with a treatment plan that works for me and my lifestyle. I would highly recommend him to anyone and I have!! I’m so glad I finally found him!!
March 13, 2026
Dr. Femi is incredibly knowledgeable and kind. He is very easy to work with and genuinely listens to his patients. After being in psychiatric care for over 15 years, I can confidently say that working with him this past year has been the best experience I’ve had. His approach is thoughtful, respectful, and collaborative, and I feel truly supported in my care.
March 12, 2026
Awesome with detail and attention. Such a relief to talk to someone knowledgeable