

Mental health support is accessible in Franklin, NC through Headway's 226 licensed providers serving neighborhoods throughout the region. Experience flexible scheduling, insurance-covered sessions with potential $0 copays, and compassionate care tailored to your needs.
Martha Ochako is a Board-Certified PMHNP who is competent in assessing patients, diagnosing disorders, and prescribing appropriate treatments. She does not just cover a symptom with a drug before investigating and addressing its root causes.
She graduated from Metro State University, in MN with an E L M Sc. in nursing. She completed a Post Masters Certification of PHMNP from R M University of Health Professions, Utah. She holds a doctorate (DHSC) from Nova SE University, Florida.
Hello, I’m Ambrose Ukpebor, DNP, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience supporting individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health challenges. I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and have worked extensively in crisis and community mental health settings, helping individuals stabilize and move toward recovery. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, focusing on personalized treatment plans that may include medication management and supportive strategies. My goal is to create a safe, respectful space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered in your mental health journey.
Welcome! I’m Nariah, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and improve their overall well-being. I believe mental health care should feel approachable, supportive, and free of judgment. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable sharing your experiences. Whether you're seeking help for anxiety, depression, ADHD, or other mental health concerns, I’m here to partner with you in creating a treatment plan that fits your goals and lifestyle.











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 Franklin starts with understanding the type of mental health care you need. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication, while therapists provide talk therapy. Medication management may be part of care for concerns like anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or OCD. Both therapy and psychiatry can be useful entry points, depending on your needs, so review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, training, and approach before booking.
In a smaller community like Franklin, local psychiatry options may be more limited than in larger North Carolina cities. Virtual appointments can expand your search while still letting you use filters for availability, appointment format, and whether a psychiatrist is accepting new patients. Psychiatry visits for medication management are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, and some psychiatrists also provide therapy. Some people also work with both a therapist and a prescriber, so reading bios can help you understand how each psychiatrist structures care.
Psychiatric care in Franklin can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand your out-of-pocket expense before an appointment. Headway helps you search for psychiatrists who accept your insurance and are accepting new patients, then shows estimated costs before you book. You can compare bios, review availability, 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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