

Connect with therapy in Clifton through Headway—serving Athenia, Botany Village, and Clifton Park with 657 licensed providers. Flexible scheduling, free intake calls, and insurance coverage (average savings of 75%) make mental health care accessible and affordable for everyone.
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Plainfield, NJ
I am compassionate, warm, patient and easy to talk to. I work with empathy and listen actively to your concerns. Blood works are drawn on site at the office.
My name is Faith Ekpo, and I am Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents, young adults, older adults. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, overwhelmed, over-thinking, poor sleep or other life challenges, my goal is to help you feel more balanced, empowered, and equipped with the tools you need to thrive. My approach integrates medication management with psychotherapy and individualized therapeutic interventions to support each client’s unique needs and goals.
I’m a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner with years of experience in mental health. I specialized in treating conditions like anxiety, depression, stress, and ADHD, using a holistic and compassionate approach











Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Finding psychiatrists in Clifton starts with understanding which type of mental health care fits your needs. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication over time. Therapists focus on talk therapy and behavioral support. Both can be valid starting points, depending on what you need. If you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or medication management, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, training, and approach before booking.
Clifton has local psychiatry options, but appointment availability may vary by schedule, location, and specialty. Virtual psychiatry can expand your options beyond nearby offices while still giving you access to care from a licensed psychiatrist in New Jersey. Medication management appointments are usually shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, and some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Some people choose to work with both a therapist and a prescriber. As you compare profiles, look at availability, whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, and whether a free phone consultation is offered.
Psychiatric care in Clifton can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before your first appointment. Headway helps you search for psychiatrists who match your needs, verify your insurance, and see estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book. You can browse Clifton psychiatry profiles, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're already taking psychiatric medication and considering switching providers, talk to your current prescriber before changing or stopping any medication — most psychiatric medications shouldn't be stopped abruptly. Anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm or in acute crisis should call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than wait for an outpatient appointment.
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