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Dr. Ekua Baiden Sokoya

Psychiatric Mental Health NP(She/Her)
15 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Maternal mental health
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Dr. Ekua Baiden Sokoya, PMHNP-BC, DNP, MA Counseling, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in Depression, OCD, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and Schizophrenia Spectrum disorders. She provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, psychotherapy, medication management, and personalized treatment plans with expertise in mood adjustment disorders, perinatal depression, and bipolar disorder.

My approach to therapy

I take a culturally sensitive approach, honoring each client’s unique identity. By combining pharmacotherapy with therapeutic modalities, I promote holistic mental health. Focusing on strengths-based, solution-focused care within a trauma-informed framework, I help clients harness resilience and feel safe. My compassionate, client-centered approach is rooted in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and personalized treatment plans, fostering long-term recovery and well-being.

What you can expect from me

My clients can expect to leave sessions feeling supported, understood, and equipped with personalized strategies to manage their mental health. I create a compassionate, safe, and culturally sensitive environment where they can explore their challenges and build resilience. My goal is to empower individuals to achieve emotional balance and long-term well-being through tailored treatment plans that integrate medication and holistic therapeutic approaches.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Open Minded, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Advanced Graduate Certification, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at UMass Global (Formally Brandman University)
  • License type
    NP (Nurse Practitioner) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Maternal mental health
  • More specialties
    Depression, OCD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Infertility, Diabetes
  • Therapy methods
    Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Behavior Modification, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Seniors, Children
  • Languages
    English, Twi