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Pipelayo Akinyemi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I work with adults facing depression, schizophrenia, and addiction, meeting each person with patience and a real belief that change is possible. My background spans inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, so I have seen how these challenges show up differently for everyone. I look at your whole picture, symptoms, daily life, and what works for you, not a one size fits all plan. I offer telehealth wherever you feel comfortable. Whether you manage a long standing condition or something new, I want you to feel heard along the way. I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, currently taking new clients.

My approach to therapy

My approach is open minded and practical. I look at your full picture rather than just a diagnosis, and I work with you to find solutions that fit your life. I aim to be direct and clear about options so you always know what to expect from treatment.

What you can expect from me

Expect a relaxed, judgment free conversation. We will talk through your history, current concerns, and goals so I can understand your needs. By the end, you will have a clear sense of next steps and what treatment with me will look like.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    Other at Baptist Medical Center
  • License type
    FPA APRN (Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English