Hello, my name is Laura Madu. I am a Board Certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and I see patients across the lifespan. I use evidence-based practices in understanding the complexities of the human mind. Through therapy, empathy and compassion, create judgment-free zones to help manage individuals with various mental health disorders. I hold a doctoral degree in psychiatry and mental health nursing from the University of Tennessee, and a Master's degree as a family nurse practitioner from Howard University.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

I believe quality mental health treatment starts with feeling supported, accepted and heard. I am therefore intentional about providing a compassionate, safe and judgment-free space. This means appreciating what is important to a person’s experience of mental illness and healing.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I have a particular interest in integrative and nutritional psychiatry as well as cultural psychiatry. I understand the impact of environmental factors on mental health and routinely discuss nonpharmacologic treatments with patients in addition to medication.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I believe a therapeutic partnership respects patients’ values, strengths and expertise in their own experiences. In turn, I offer my professional knowledge of evidence-based psychiatric practices to give patients the tools with which to achieve the goals that are most meaningful to them. As part of fostering partnership, I emphasize transparency, keeping patients informed about diagnosis, medications and treatment options.

About Laura Madu