Olufunke Carter
Welcome! Hello, I’m Olufunke Carter, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with six years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. My treatment specialties include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, insomnia, stress management, substance use disorders, and more. I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive, individualized treatment tailored to each client’s unique needs. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. I strive to create a safe and welcoming space where you feel heard, understood, and respected. I believe in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms, and empowering you to take an active role in your mental health journey.
I have over 25yrs experience in the nursing field with experience ranging from mental health, substance abuse treatment, Acute care, Acute Rehabilitation and long-term care setting.
You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. If you’re ready to prioritize your mental health, I invite you to schedule an appointment with me. Together, we can explore your concerns, identify your goals, and develop a personalized treatment plan to help you feel better and move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life. I look forward to supporting you on your journey to wellness.
First session
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Strengths
I bring compassion, empathy, and over 25 years of nursing experience to my sessions. My approach is patient-centered, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. I take time to listen, understand each client's unique experiences, and create a safe space where they feel heard, respected, and supported. I believe mental health care goes beyond managing symptoms. It involves understanding the whole person, building on their strengths, and developing practical strategies for lasting improvement. I combine evidence-based treatment with genuine compassion to help clients navigate life's challenges, build resilience, and work toward emotional wellness. My goal is for every client to feel understood, empowered, and hopeful as we work together toward their mental health goals.
Ideal clients
Client who benefit from medication management combined with lifestyle or therapeutic interventions. Clients who appreciate a holistic approach to mental health, focusing not only on symptom relief but also on improving their overall well-being. Clients struggling with common mental health disorders such as: Anxiety disorders: Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder. Mood disorders: Depression, bipolar disorder. Trauma-related disorders: PTSD, adjustment disorders. Substance use disorders: Individuals seeking integrated mental health and substance use treatment.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Psychotherapy and skills that help identify your triggers and how to manage stress
Supportive
Acknowledging Loss: Help individuals understand and accept the reality of their loss. Processing Emotions: Provide a safe space to explore complex emotions such as sadness, anger, guilt, or relief. Building Resilience: Develop strategies to adapt to life changes resulting from the loss. Creating Meaning: Explore ways to maintain a connection to the deceased while building a fulfilling life.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- District of ColumbiaLicense NP1006568
- MarylandLicense R230464