Lara Adeyemi
Hello, I’m **Dr. Lara Adeyemi, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-C, PMHNP-BC**, a dual board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health and Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of combined experience in medical and behavioral healthcare. I am the founder of **Twins Caring Hands LLC**, where I provide compassionate, comprehensive, and evidence-based psychiatric care grounded in clinical excellence, cultural sensitivity, and a whole-person approach to mental wellness. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), PTSD and trauma-related conditions, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, and sleep disturbances. My experience spans inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP) settings, allowing me to bring a broad clinical perspective to the care of children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Compassionate, Evidence-Based Psychiatric Care | Dual Board-Certified Provider | Helping You Heal, Find Balance & Thrive. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), PTSD and trauma-related conditions, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, and sleep disturbances.
I believe that mental health is just as important as physical health and that every individual deserves to feel heard, understood, respected, and supported. My approach is collaborative and patient-centered, combining comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, thoughtful medication management, supportive psychotherapy, and individualized treatment planning to address each person's unique needs and goals. Through telepsychiatry, I strive to make high-quality mental healthcare accessible, convenient, and personalized. My mission is to help you move beyond simply surviving toward achieving emotional stability, resilience, clarity, and lasting wellness. **At Twins Caring Hands LLC, your mental health matters. Together, we can work toward restoring balance, renewing hope, and helping you thrive—not just survive.**
First session
🩺 What to Expect at Your First Session Your first session with me is the beginning of a collaborative journey toward better mental health. My priority is to create a safe, welcoming, compassionate, and judgment-free environment where you feel comfortable sharing your story, concerns, and goals at your own pace. We will begin with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, exploring your current symptoms, mental health history, medical background, previous treatments, lifestyle, relationships, and any challenges affecting your emotional well-being. I take time to listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions, and understand you as a whole person—not simply a collection of symptoms or a diagnosis. Together, we will discuss my clinical impressions, explore potential diagnoses when appropriate, and identify realistic treatment goals. I will explain available treatment options, which may include medication management, supportive psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychoeducation, and lifestyle interventions. If medication is recommended, we will carefully review its potential benefits, risks, and alternatives so you can make informed decisions. **You will never be rushed, judged, or pressured into treatment decisions.** I encourage questions, value your preferences, and believe that understanding your care is an essential part of healing. By the end of our first session, my goal is for you to leave feeling heard, validated, better informed about your mental health, and equipped with a clear understanding of the next steps in your personalized treatment plan. **You don't need to have all the answers before your first appointment. Just come as you are. Together, we will take the first step toward restoring balance, building resilience, and helping you thrive—not merely survive.**
Strengths
My greatest strength is my ability to combine advanced clinical expertise with genuine compassion, cultural sensitivity, and highly individualized care. With over two decades of combined medical and psychiatric healthcare experience, I bring a holistic, mind-body perspective to every session, recognizing that emotional, physical, psychological, and social well-being are deeply interconnected. What sets my approach apart is my commitment to truly understanding the person behind the diagnosis. I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and judgment-free environment where you feel heard, respected, validated, and empowered. My experience across inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP) settings has equipped me to navigate complex psychiatric concerns with diagnostic precision, clinical confidence, and compassion. My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based psychopharmacology, supportive psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed interventions, and collaborative treatment planning. I believe in **empathy with structure, education as empowerment, and treatment that addresses the whole person rather than symptoms alone.** I take time to explain treatment options, encourage meaningful conversations, and ensure you remain an active partner in decisions about your mental health. I am especially passionate about helping individuals who have struggled with persistent symptoms, complex diagnoses, or previous treatment challenges. My focus extends beyond immediate symptom relief to building emotional resilience, strengthening coping skills, improving daily functioning, and promoting sustainable mental wellness. **What truly distinguishes my practice is the balance between clinical excellence and authentic human connection.** I don't believe in one-size-fits-all treatment. Every individual has a unique story, and every treatment plan should reflect that uniqueness. At Twins Caring Hands LLC, my philosophy is simple: **You deserve to be heard, not judged; understood, not labeled; and empowered to thrive, not merely survive.**
Ideal clients
My ideal client is someone who is ready to take a meaningful step toward improving their mental health, whether they are seeking help for the first time, navigating a new diagnosis, or struggling with symptoms that have persisted despite previous treatment. I welcome children, adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, trauma-related conditions, bipolar disorder, mood and personality disorders, psychotic disorders, sleep disturbances, and other emotional or behavioral challenges. You may feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, misunderstood, or frustrated by treatments that have not provided the relief you hoped for. Perhaps you're struggling to maintain focus, manage your emotions, navigate relationships, or simply feel like yourself again. You may not know exactly what you need or where to begin, and that's perfectly okay. I especially value working with individuals who desire a collaborative, compassionate, and personalized approach to care. You don't have to have everything figured out or be ready to make immediate changes. All I ask is that you come with an open mind and a willingness to explore what healing and wellness could look like for you. Together, we will identify your concerns, establish realistic goals, and develop an individualized treatment plan that may include medication management, supportive psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychoeducation, and lifestyle modifications. **My ideal client isn't someone who has it all together—it's someone who deserves to feel better and is willing to take that first step toward healing.** Whether your goal is emotional stability, improved relationships, better daily functioning, or renewed confidence, I am committed to helping you move beyond simply surviving toward living a healthier, more balanced, and fulfilling life. **At Twins Caring Hands LLC, you are more than a diagnosis. Your story matters, your voice matters, and your mental wellness matters.**
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I integrate **Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychoeducation** into my practice to help individuals better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing practical skills to manage life's challenges. Through CBT, I work collaboratively with patients to identify unhelpful thought patterns, challenge negative beliefs, improve emotional regulation, and develop healthier coping strategies. I incorporate techniques such as cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, problem-solving, and stress management, tailoring interventions to each person's unique needs, diagnosis, and treatment goals. Psychoeducation is equally essential to my approach because I believe **knowledge empowers healing**. I help patients understand their diagnoses, symptoms, treatment options, medications, potential side effects, and the importance of healthy lifestyle habits. My goal is to ensure that every patient feels informed, confident, and actively involved in decisions about their care. I thoughtfully integrate these approaches with evidence-based medication management when clinically appropriate, addressing both the psychological and biological aspects of mental health. **My ultimate goal is not simply to reduce symptoms but to equip patients with the knowledge, confidence, and lifelong skills needed to build resilience, maintain emotional stability, and thrive beyond our sessions.**
Location
Virtual sessions