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Harriet Affum

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
  • Medication management, Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Seeking mental health support can feel overwhelming, and you do deserve a space where you feel heard. I’m Harriet Affum, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I support children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, and other concerns. My approach is warm and judgment-free, and we’ll work together on a care plan that reflects your needs and goals.

My approach to therapy

My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your needs. I begin by listening to your concerns and understanding what matters to you. I use supportive psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, and practical coping strategies alongside psychiatric evaluation and medication management when appropriate. In our visits, we’ll review your progress, discuss options, and adjust your care together.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, you can expect a warm, welcoming, judgment-free environment where we listen to and respect your concerns. We will discuss your symptoms, medical and mental health history, and treatment goals. Together, we will develop a personalized care plan that may include medication management, supportive psychotherapy, and lifestyle recommendations to support your mental health and overall well-being.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Chamberlain College of Nursing
  • License type
    APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Stress management, Anger management, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Exposure Response Prevention, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gestalt, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Children, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    1755 Park Street Ste 200
    Naperville, IL 60563