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Olaitan Akinlehin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I'm Ola, a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who believes that each person's story, culture, values, and beliefs are an important part of their mental health journey. With more than 18 years of nursing experience and advanced training in psychiatric mental health care, I provide compassionate, holistic care for concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and trauma. My approach is warm, collaborative, and empowering, and I strive to create a safe space where you can feel heard and understood. When meaningful to you, I welcome the role of faith and spirituality in supporting your healing and well-being

My approach to therapy

My approach is warm, collaborative and tailored to your personal needs. I believe treatment should be a partnership, and I work with clients to develop a plan that feels realistic, respectful, and individualized. I create a space where you feel understood, not judged, and able to make progress. If you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

What you can expect from me

During our first session, I will take time to get to know you, understand what brought you to care and discuss your mental health history, current concerns, and goals like improving stability, strengthening coping skills, restoring daily functioning, and building confidence in navigating life’s challenges—all within a transparent, evidence‐based, and whole‐person approach. You can expect to feel heard, respected, and involved in every step of your care

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Chamberlain University
  • License type
    APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, OCD, Stress management, Anger management
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English