Olufunke Carter
Olufunke Carter
(she/her)
Welcome! I am a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner with over 3 years of experience in treating individuals with mental health disorders. I practice in both, Maryland and Washington DC. 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. I provide integrated care including Psychiatric Mental Health and Substance use disorder. I am committed to assisting each client to achieve wellness through lifelong transformations. I believe in holistic care that considers not only the physical aspects of a client’s illness but the emotional and spiritual aspects as well. I believe that healing and wholeness are matters of body, mind, and spirit. ________________________________________
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
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.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Primarily in my practice, I concentrate on working with clients that are dealing with Anxiety disorder, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Eating disorder and other Mood disorders. I do see clients with ADHD, OCD, PTSD and Substance abuse disorder
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
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.
About Olufunke Carter
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VirtualMy treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Psychotherapy and skills that help identify your triggers and how to manage stress
Grief Therapy
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.