Musifat Akanji-Newton

Psychiatric Mental Health NP(She/Her)

6 years of experience

Virtual & in-person
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

My name is Musifat Akanji-Newton but you can call me "Moe". I graduated from UT Health Science Center- Houston campus with my Masters in Nursing. I am a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner. My areas of focus are medication management and psychotherapy for mood disorders, depression, anxiety.

My approach to therapy

I work one on one with clients to develop a personalized treatment plan. We work together to get to the root of their concerns. I listen, encourage and affirm the client needs to help them reach their personal goals and potential.

What you can expect from me

Personalized goal oriented care. Encouragement, patience and understanding.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

Years of experience
6 years of experience
Training
MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at The University of Texas Health Science Center
License type
APN (Advanced Practice Nurse) (Texas)
Licensed in
Texas
Insurance accepted
Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

Top specialties
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
More specialties
Sleep disorder, Stress management, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD
Therapy methods
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Care types
Medication management, Individual therapy
Ages served
Adults
Languages
English
Location
1315 Saint Joseph Parkway #1307
Houston, TX 77002