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Shiy Ajao

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

Great to meet you!

I am a qualified board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Over a decade in mental health nursing, I have dedicated my career to mental health settings, catering to individuals across diverse age groups; children, adolescents, adults, and elderly. My unyielding dedication to mental health & innate drive to help people with mental challenges, distinguishes me as a PMHNP-BC

My approach to therapy

I utilize evidence-based therapeutic interventions and provide personalized advice based on medical history, current medications, and treatment goals. Adjustments to medication or exploring alternative treatment options may be considered tailored to individual needs of each patient. Medication management when appropriate, is incorporated into the treatment plan, always considering the patient's preferences and with their concerns.

What you can expect from me

I employ a collaborative and empathetic approach, establishing a strong therapeutic alliance with my patients by working closely with them to identify and challenge negative thought patterns, develop coping strategies and enhance problem-solving skills. My goal is to empower individuals to recognize, change dysfunctional thinking, behavior leading to improved emotional regulation and overall well-being.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    Master of Science in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing at Walden University, Master of Science in Nursing at UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA
  • License type
    APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Georgia), APRN-NP (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner) (Oregon), APN (Advanced Practice Nurse) (New Jersey), ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) (Washington)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, Regence BlueShield of Washington, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility, Transgender issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Art Therapy, Psychoanalytic, Biofeedback, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Activation (BA), Somatic, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Behavioral, Seeking Safety, Brief Dynamic, Psychodynamic, Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English