Abiola Orkeh
Greetings I am Abby, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (over 8 years) and Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC, over 3 years). I primarily provide patients aged 18 to 70 with comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management. My patients have experienced Depression, Anxiety, trauma/PTSD, Mood Disorder, Insomnia, Substance Abuse, and ADHD. As in all aspects of life, collaboration is key to delivering wrap-around services and ensuring the best care.
Having had a background as a Family Nurse Practitioner for more than 8 years, I understand that chronic medical conditions have been linked to some mental health disorders.
I use a patient-centered approach to understand the root of symptoms, identify coping skills, review medication management, and set future goals to help patients feel in control of their care. Using motivational interviewing, I will work with you to address your goals so you can have more fulfilling relationships and life experiences.
First session
We will explore getting to know your history, past treatment, what works, and what fails. I highly encourage you to complete the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 before the session. This will save us time so we can jump right into exploring the severity of your symptoms. It will help me to create a tailored treatment plan for you to work through and set up a plan where we can measure your progress.
Strengths
Having had a background as a Family Nurse Practitioner for more than 8 years, I understand that chronic medical conditions have been linked to some mental health disorders. It is important to use evidence-based practice tailored to your unique situation with measurable progress as we partner in forging ahead with your care.
Ideal clients
With my experience, I love working with adult patients who are interested in their own mental health. When individuals identify their disorder and take the necessary steps to improve mental health, it is important to be connected to the right provider who is ready to steer them in the right direction to achieve their goal and relieve symptoms. Provider in space to improve the physical and mental health of patients, promoting independent functioning and a connection to self, which eventually leads to better outcomes.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Use like a multilevel steps that encourage patient taking their medications as prescribed to them. The belief that the medications will do what they are designed to do. On the other hand, it is important to change their distress situations to positive experiences with better outcomes. Knowing that changes in environment, healthy nutrition, and regular physical activity improve the disorder.
Christian Counseling
We are not imposing religion, but we believe most people connect with a greater being that listens to our cries and relieves us from our suffering. Connecting back provides relief and gives us hope.
Location
Virtual sessions