Funmilayo Whitaker, PMHNP - Psychiatric NP at Grow Therapy

Funmilayo Whitaker

Funmilayo Whitaker

(she/her)

PMHNP
15 years of experience
Authentic
Warm
Intelligent
Virtual

Do you feel overwhelmed and pulled in different directions, unable to be happy? Are you struggling to keep up with your daily activities, relationship, work, and health? Is it hard to be good to yourself and breathe in and out? I help high stressed manage anxiety and avoid burnout. Together, we can identify what works and what is not working to get you in balance. We'll use an evidence-based therapeutic approach, including psychotropic medications, to address your needs, helping you develop a stronger relationship with yourself. I'm here for you, whether you're dealing with cycles of anxiety, depression, mood disorder, PTSD, panic attacks, irritability, anger issues, psychosis or other mental health issues, I am here for you. Let's work together.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me crete a tailor paln for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders, Behavioral Issues, Emotional Disturbance etc. I will work with you to find the best treatment option available such as: Psychiatric consultation Medication treatment Individual counseling Skill building groups Support groups Referral to follow-up services

About Funmilayo Whitaker

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Compassion Focused

I have experience with compassion-focused treatment for people with mental health problems that involves guided visualizations, compassionate imagery, and other techniques to break the routine of self-criticism and improve emotional regulation. This method is used in my practice to help my patients learn the key skills required to develop the key aspects and attributes of compassion, i.e., care for well-being, sensitivity, distress tolerance, empathy, and non-judgment attitudes towards oneself.