I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with interest in Anxiety Disorders, Mood disorders, (Bipolar 1and 2, Major Depressive Disorder, Mood Dysregulation, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder, and other related mood problems), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and a wide range of psychiatric illness, across the life span. I see patients 10 years and above, for diagnoses and medication management. I work in collaboration with other professionals and make referrals for psychotherapy when absolutely important. I know I cannot heal the whole world, but I can start one patient at a time to provide holistic and compassionate care to all my patients. I have been a psychiatric Registered Nurse for many years, before becoming a provider, and I understand the care culture, I will utilize, my background to offer culture sensitive care, while respecting individual diversity.

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

We will start our first session with introduction, followed by patient's chief complaint and then assessment. The assessment will give me the opportunity to diagnose and come up with treatment plan that will be personalized and highly effective.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I will utilize the DSM-5 diagnostic tools or criteria for my treatment options, and other diagnostic tools as required for treatment, PHQ 9, GAD 7 and so many more.

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

I am willing to treat patients with Anxiety, Mood disorders, ADHD, sleep deprivation, and other psychiatric illnesses, across the life span.

About Ekan Ekong, CNP, PMHNP-BC