Anuli Okolo
I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree and many years of experience providing mental health care. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and co-occurring substance use using a combination of medication management and evidence-based therapy approaches. My goal is to create a supportive, collaborative space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful, lasting changes in your mental health.
First session
During our first session, we’ll take a thoughtful and comprehensive look at your mental health, including your current concerns, history, and what hasn’t worked in the past. I’ll work with you to clarify your goals and develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs, which may include medication and evidence-based strategies. My approach is collaborative and supportive, and you can expect a space where you feel heard, respected, and actively involved in your care
Strengths
My greatest strength is my ability to combine thoughtful medication management with practical, evidence-based therapy strategies to create meaningful and lasting results. I take a personalized, whole-person approach, looking beyond symptoms to understand the underlying factors affecting your mental health. I am highly collaborative, ensuring you feel heard, involved, and empowered in your care. I also focus on helping clients who feel ‘stuck’ or haven’t fully improved with past treatment by offering a more intentional and tailored approach.
Ideal clients
I am best positioned to work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, and co-occurring substance use who are motivated to feel better but may feel stuck or overwhelmed. Many of my clients are high-functioning individuals who are managing work, relationships, or life transitions while struggling internally with mood, overthinking, or emotional burnout. They are looking for more than just medication, they want to better understand themselves, improve coping, and make meaningful, lasting changes. I provide a collaborative, supportive approach focused on helping clients regain stability, build resilience, and feel more in control of their mental health.
Treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Works perfectly in brief medication visits, has strong evidence for depression, anxiety etc., and it is easy to integrate into medication conversations. I provide medication management combined with practical, evidence -based therapy approaches to support your mental health. I use techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I combine medication management with practical ttherapt techniques to help you feel better and function at your best. I will work with you to manage stress, improve your mood, and build heathier ways of coping whie supporting you in making real, lasting changes at your own pace.
Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS)
Great for managing high-risk patients. It is structured, defensible (great for liability & documentation). Best for suicidal ideation, high-risk depression and substance use populations.
Motivational Interviewing
I use techniques from Motivational Interviewing to help you manage difficult thought, build copinbg skills, and make meaningful, lasting changes. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and focused on helping patient feel more in control, balanced, and allign with your goals. My approach is supportive, non-judgmental, and focused on what matters most to you. I specialize in helping individuals manage anxiety, depressions, and stress using a combination of medication management and evidence-based therapy approaches like ACT and Motivational interview. I focuss on helping you break unhelpful thought patterns, improve emotional resilence, and build a more balanced, fufilling life.
Location
Virtual sessions