Kabirat Oyenuga

I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Witnessing clients’ struggles and the need to provide healing without going beyond the scope of my practice propelled me to gain the education and experience to practice. This calling to provide healing also led me on this journey to empower clients to overcome challenges, achieve personal goals, and live fulfilling lives in the least restrictive environment. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner serving clients across California through telehealth and in-person care, I specialize in helping people navigate depression, anxiety, and ADD/ADHD. I believe that when mental health struggles go unaddressed, everything else in life suffers — and that healing is not only possible, it's necessary. When I'm not supporting my clients, you'll find me out in nature, getting lost in a good movie, or discovering new music — small reminders of the joy and balance I encourage my clients to find for themselves.

My approach to therapy is multidimensional. My go-to approach is humanistic treatment that emphasizes self-awareness and self-acceptance. I therefore engage all my patients with empathy and cheerfulness. Person-centered care is always at the forefront of my approach, as I listen patiently and validate my patients' feelings. When appropriate, I integrate a behavioral approach into my patient care and utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). I have treated patients from diverse groups, ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, and cultures. I see patients with different mental health diagnoses, such as Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Mood Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Personality Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, and Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders. There is no one-size-fits-all approach; each patient's challenges require a different approach. My greatest strength is my positivity and my ability to build a genuine therapeutic alliance, creating a space where clients feel truly seen and heard as a whole. I don't just treat symptoms — I partner with my clients to understand the full picture of who they are and what they need to thrive.

Your first session with me is about one thing: you. There's no pressure, no judgment — just an open, honest conversation to help me understand where you are and where you want to go. I'll take the time to listen to your story, learn about your symptoms, and begin building the kind of trusting relationship that makes real progress possible. You can expect to leave feeling less alone in what you're going through and more hopeful about the path ahead.