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Stanley Okeyemi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Depression
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am Stanley Okeyemi, the founder of Brighter Light Behavioral Health Services. I am currently licensed as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) in Texas, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Washington, North Carolina, Nebraska, Virginia and New York. I have been working in the mental health industry for 16 years, but licensed as a PMHNP for four years, with a vast amount of experience and affiliations with over 40 hospitals/clinics combined across the USA

My approach to therapy

My professional philosophy is: by my actions, I will define the standards of excellence and dedication to the health and safety of clients entrusted to my care. My goal is to utilize my knowledge, competencies, and advanced skills towards helping patients achieve a good quality life, health, and well-being, while also continuing to advocate ‘for,’ and empower clients with mental illnesses. I strives hard to deliver quality care that is based on evidence, which assures optimum patients wellness.

What you can expect from me

Assessing the mental health status of patients by studying their relevant medical history, performing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, identifying risk factors that might affect a patient's mental health and prescribing medications for the treatment of various mental health disorders

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Man
  • My style is
    Empowering, Solution Oriented, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Walden University, DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) at Arkansas State University
  • License type
    APN (Advanced Practice Nurse) (Texas), NP (Nurse Practitioner) (North Carolina), ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) (Iowa, Washington), APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Nebraska, Idaho, Connecticut, Florida)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, Regence BlueShield of Washington, Regence BlueShield of Idaho, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Sleep disorder, Anger management, Panic disorders, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Seniors
  • Languages
    English, Yoruba