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Dr. Odiri Akushe Dnppm

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
11 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Maternal mental health
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

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Dr. Odiri Akushe, DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC

Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Odiri Akushe, DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC is a highly experienced and board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based mental health care since 2015. With a dual background in family and psychiatric mental health nursing, I brings a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to treatment that spans the full spectrum of care.

Over the course of a distinguished career, I have worked in diverse clinical settings, including emergency departments, inpatient psychiatric units, outpatient clinics, and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs). This wide-ranging experience has equipped Dr. Akushe to skillfully diagnose and treat a broad array of psychiatric conditions across the lifespan, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, borderline personality disorder (BPD), schizophrenia, OCD, and substance use disorders.

My clinical philosophy centers on personalized care plans tailored to each patient's unique needs, integrating medical, psychological, and holistic approaches to promote lasting well-being. Known for a calm, empathetic presence and clinical excellence, I am committed to empowering patients and improving lives through high-quality psychiatric care.

My approach to therapy

innovative approach to patient care that Odiri feels is critical to good quality care that considers not only the psychological aspect of a patient’s illness, but the emotional and spiritual aspects as well. I believe in holistic approach and wholeness of the patient.

What you can expect from me

Client can expect a nonjudgmental, positive energized, Holistic, individualized treatments that is base on evidence practice.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) at Frontier Nursing University, MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at University of Texas At El Paso
  • License type
    APN (Advanced Practice Nurse) (Texas), NP (Nurse Practitioner) (California), APRN-NP (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner) (Oregon)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Maternal mental health
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Anger management, Panic disorders, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Infants / Toddlers, Adolescents, Adults, Seniors, Children
  • Languages
    English