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Sameka Dowell Mills

Psychiatric Mental Health NP(She/Her)
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a dual-certified Nurse Practitioner (Family and Psychiatric-Mental Health) with over 8 years of experience in Mental Health. My strongest experience with Mental Health was gained through raising my children, particularly my son, who is now a thriving young man with Autism.

Advocating on his behalf and teaching him to self-advocate encouraged me to help other individuals with challenges (mental and ID/DD) through education and active listening, which is important in managing their own mental health.

My approach to therapy

Team-based and solution-oriented. Educate the patient so they can make the best decisions for their mental health.

What you can expect from me

The sessions are conversational, where patients learn how their past experiences can affect current moods and behaviors. This leads to a successful partnership where the patients receive the best therapy and/or medication to manage their mental health challenges.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Empowering, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Illinois State University, MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Governors State University
  • 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, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Behavior Modification
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English