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Akua Mensah

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression
  • Medication management, Child or adolescent therapy, Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Welcome! I’m Akua Mensah, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (DNP) dedicated to providing compassionate, respectful, and personalized mental health care. I work with anyone experiencing concerns such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, sleep difficulties, and other mental health challenges. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey toward greater stability, confidence, and quality of life.

My approach to therapy

My approach is collaborative and judgment-free. I take time to listen, understand your unique experiences, and work with you to develop a treatment plan that supports your goals and overall well-being.

What you can expect from me

During our first session, my priority is to create a comfortable, respectful, and judgment-free space where you feel heard and understood. We’ll take time to discuss what brought you to care, your symptoms, concerns, medical and mental health history, and the goals you hope to achieve. Together, we’ll identify your needs and develop a personalized treatment plan, which may include medication management, supportive interventions, lifestyle recommendations, and appropriate referrals. My goal is for you to leave your first visit feeling heard, informed, and confident about the next steps in your care.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) at Creighton University
  • License type
    APRN-CNP (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility, Diabetes
  • Therapy methods
    Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Seeking Safety, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Play
  • Care types
    Medication management, Child or adolescent therapy, Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English