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.
35 ratings with written reviews
April 17, 2026
One of the best psychiatrists I have ever used one of the best psychiatrist to make me feel that someone cares more the best psychiatrists that listens and most important he has helped me
April 14, 2026
I have found Dr. Olarubofin helpful for my recovery. He is responsive and patient.
April 14, 2026
What brought me to this provider is his profile he is very intelligent in the work that he does and definitely has the experience . He's very patient goal oriented. He listens to you when you talk he does not cut you off or try to rush you or anything like that I like him very well and looking forward to my next visit with him.