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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 priority is to help you find peace and transformation in whatever capacity that means for you. Whether you are looking to manage anxiety or depression, address trauma or self-esteem issues, we will work together to find an outcome that meets your needs, values and highest self.

I believe mental health care works best when people feel truly known, respected, and safe. My approach combines evidence-based psychiatric care and medication management with compassionate, whole-person support. I work with children, teens, and adults, and I strive to create a space where clients feel comfortable being honest without fear of judgment.

For clients who desire it, I also offer Catholic-integrated care that honors the role faith can play in healing, identity, relationships, suffering, purpose, and hope. My goal is never to pressure or preach, but to thoughtfully integrate Catholic values, spirituality, prayer, or faith-based perspectives into treatment in a clinically appropriate and supportive way. I especially enjoy helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, postpartum mental health, motherhood transitions, trauma, relationship stress, life changes, and struggles related to self-worth or burnout.

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I provide medication management while also taking time to understand the deeper emotional, relational, lifestyle, and spiritual factors affecting mental health. Clients often tell me they appreciate that I am warm, approachable, thorough, and collaborative rather than rushed or impersonal.

Whether you are looking for practical symptom relief, deeper healing, or a provider who understands and respects your faith, my hope is that you feel supported, heard, and encouraged throughout the process.

I love making connections to help make it easier to navigate through the difficulty of life

I’m so glad you’ve taken this step to seek support for whatever you're facing right now. Reaching out for help takes courage, and I consider it a privilege to walk alongside people during some of life’s most difficult and meaningful moments.

My name is Karla Burgess, and I am a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) in the state of Nebraska. For the past 22 years, I have worked in both hospital and private practice settings, serving individuals and families in a rural community. Being one of the only mental health providers in my area has allowed me to gain experience working with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, parenting struggles, relationship issues, grief, and life transitions.

In addition to my clinical work, my experience as a school counselor has given me extensive support for children, teens, and adults from many different backgrounds and life stages. I strive to create a welcoming, supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and valued.

Clients often describe me as kind, compassionate, caring, supportive, and empathetic. I believe that meaningful connection is at the heart of effective counseling, and I deeply respect the trust clients place in me by allowing me to be part of their journey.

I look forward to getting to know you and helping you work through the challenges that may be standing in the way of your growth, happiness, and well-being.

I have spent most of my professional career working with women, LGBTQ+ folx, and sex workers who have experienced various forms of abuse throughout their lives. I help people navigate difficult patterns in relationships, coping skills, wellness goals, boundary setting, and exploring what you want to be different in your life.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in painful relationship patterns, carrying the effects of trauma, or facing a life transition that feels hard to manage, therapy can be a place to exhale. I work with adults who want support making sense of what they’re going through and finding practical ways to feel more grounded, understood, and in control. I also support clients navigating family dynamics, including experiences related to autism, adoption, and complex relationships.

Many of the clients I work with come to me feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or weighed down by experiences they’ve carried for far too long. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship patterns rooted in early attachment wounds, or the lingering impact of trauma. Others are navigating life transitions, loss, or changes in identity that leave them uncertain about their next steps. At the core, most are seeking relief, clarity, and a stronger sense of themselves. They want to feel more regulated, more confident, and more capable of moving through daily life without being held back by old patterns or emotional pain.

Denise Waterfield is a dual-certified nurse practitioner specializing in adult gerontology acute care and psychiatry and mental health. She has a Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, conducts symptom management research, and serves as an assistant professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing.