Sandra Odiase, DNP
I provide compassionate, holistic mental health care for individuals across the lifespan, from children and adolescents to adults and older adults. With 19 years of experience, my clinical practice focus is on medication management and understanding the whole person, not just treating the symptoms. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, work-related stress, workers' compensation issues, identity challenges, or trauma, you do not have to face these difficulties alone. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, work-related stress, workers' compensation issues, identity challenges, or trauma, you do not have to face these difficulties alone. As an immigrant myself, I bring both professional expertise and personal understanding to the mental health challenges that can arise from cultural transitions, family expectations, identity development, and the immigrant experience. I strive to create a space where clients from diverse backgrounds feel seen, understood, and supported. Let’s have a conversation to discuss how we can work together toward effective, personalized solutions to ease your pain.
With 19 years of clinical experience, I have worked in a variety of settings, including telehealth, inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), primary care, rehabilitation facilities, and skilled nursing homes.
I completed my DNP program at the University of San Francisco and am dual board-certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC. I have worked in a variety of settings, including telehealth, inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), primary care, rehabilitation facilities, and skilled nursing homes as well as with the Court referred clients for Mental Health Diversion Program.
First session
In our first session, you can expect an open, supportive space where your voice is heard and your care is guided by mutual respect, trust, and collaboration. My goal is to ensure you feel valued and comfortable as we begin our work together on your path toward wellness. We will focus on your holistic well-being, addressing the mind, body, and spirit, to help you reconnect with your inner strength and move forward with greater peace and clarity.
Strengths
I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where your story is heard and valued. Together, we will examine the "whole picture" of your well-being to create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. Depending on your goals, we may utilize psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, or a range of holistic approaches, either individually or in combination, to facilitate your healing.
Ideal clients
I offer comprehensive evaluations, therapy, and medication management that is always tailored to your unique needs and goals. My approach blends evidence-based clinical care with a warm, supportive connection, empowering you to take an active role in your healing. Together, we’ll build a plan that nurtures both your mental and physical well-being, helping you feel stronger, calmer, and more like yourself again. My clinical expertise includes treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions, such as: • Depression & mood disorders • Bipolar disorder • Anxiety & panic disorders • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) • Personality disorders • Eating disorders • Schizophrenia & other psychotic disorders • Autism spectrum disorders • LGBTQ+ mental health support
Origin story
What inspired me to become a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner was my passion for helping people through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. I have always believed that mental health is just as important as physical health, yet many people struggle in silence because of stigma, fear, or limited access to care. I wanted to pursue this specialty because I recognize how deeply mental health affects a person's relationships, daily functioning, and overall quality of life. I want to be a provider who listens without judgment, advocates for patients, and creates a safe space where individuals feel heard, respected, and understood. Becoming a PMHNP will allow me to combine my nursing background with advanced knowledge of mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and medication management. Most importantly, I want to help patients find hope, develop healthy coping strategies, and regain a sense of control over their lives. For me, this career is more than a professional goal; it is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives and help break the stigma surrounding mental illness.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I will use CBT to help you recognize your distressing thoughts and evaluate how realistic these thoughts are. Most importantly, guide you on how to find solutions to your problems, learn new skills, setting and achieving meaningful goals. As time goes on you will be able to evaluate and manage any life challenges using your learned skills.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness therapy is used to teach how to observe your present thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations without judgment. By been in the moment, helping you break away from negative thought loops and better manage stress, anxiety, and emotional reactivity.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Culturally sensitive therapy is an approach to acknowledge and respect your unique cultural, ethnicity, religious, and social background, in other words I will provide patient center care that is unique and tailored to your believes system only.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 17711