Catherine Ben-Agu
Dr. Catherine Ben-Agu is a licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC. She has 13 years of experience in psychiatry.
Catherine Ben-Agu is a licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC.
Catherine attended Touro University where she completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP); she also attended Walden University where she completed her bachelors and masters degree in nursing (PMHNP). Through her many years of experience, she has been able to partner with children, adolescents, adults, as well as geriatric clients who seek help with diverse psychiatric problems. Catherine specializes in facilitating significant improvement in client’s presenting symptoms through proper assessment, accurate diagnoses, medication prescriptions, treatment, and evaluation. She is experienced in various psychiatric disorders including Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, ADD, Borderline personality disorder, other Personality disorders, Substance use disorder, Eating disorders, Mood disorders, suicidal ideation, Gender dysphoria, Schizophrenia, talk therapy sessions and many more.
First session
In our first session together, client will receive a warm welcome, and we will start with a brief introduction, dive into the specific challenges the client is facing. This will help in providing accurate assessment, proper diagnosis, medication prescription, treatment and evaluations. It will also help in creating a tailored treatment plan to use in follow-up sessions
Strengths
Dr. Catherine is experienced in treating various psychiatric disorders including Anxiety disorders, Depression, Bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, ADD, BPD, other Personality disorders, SUD, Eating disorders, Mood disorders, suicidal ideation, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, Gender dysphoria, Therapy sessions and many more.
Ideal clients
Dr. Catherine like working with with children, adolescents, younger adults, and older adults who are seeking help and relieve from their mental health problems. I welcome psychiatric clients seeking help with goals of healing, growth, and improved quality of life. These are clients open to support, willing to participate in their care, and motivated to better understand their mental health.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dr. Catherine desires to collaborate with you in a caring/therapeutic relationship aimed to provide support, assist you in building your strengths as well as meet your healthcare goals of living a healthier and more fulfilling life.
Location
Virtual sessions