

Access therapy with 965 licensed providers across Nevada through Headway. Sessions are available in-person or virtually, with Aetna coverage helping patients save up to 75% on care, with copays ranging from $0-$30.
I am a nurse practitioner with dual certifications in family practice and psychiatric mental health. My passion for holistic care drives my integrated approach, addressing both primary care and mental health to meet my patients' diverse needs. I provide care that considers the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of each individual. By blending evidence-based practices with empathetic listening, I empower patients to take an active role in their health journey and achieve optimal outcomes.
My professional background is grounded in years of experience and education, with specialties that address a variety of mental health conditions. am Air Force Veteran with my background as an Air Traffic Controller, Medical Technician, and Emergency Room Nurse. I also have experience working in-patient psychiatric and behavioral health hospitals with adolescents. I have a Bachelors in Psychology, Bachelors in Nursing, and Master's Degree in Nursing specializing in Psychiatric Mental Health
I offer a space where rigorous thinking and genuine connection work together. I draw on psychoeducation and clinical reasoning to help adults make sense of complex patterns in their relationships, identities, and the systems that shape daily life. I see clients remotely throughout California and Nevada, with one goal: moving you from insight to sustainable progress.
I have 20 years of experience in mental health nursing and 5 years as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with people from all walks of life, supporting them through challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns.
Began my career as a case manager, working with children and young adults experiencing challenges managing their emotions. Working with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, I then completed my Masters in Counseling degree, withan emphasis on Marriage, Family and Child therapy. My experience assisting in Couples counseling sessions has encouraged me to focus on the "Union's" and the "Individual's" needs of the relationship. Providing stress management skills for phase of life transition for the younger and older population has been my pleasure.
I am trained in some of the latest therapeutic techniques, including EMDR, DBT, and CBT. I don’t believe in a “one-size-fits-all” approach, but rather in meeting patients where they are. Together, we can work to fine-tune beliefs, regulate intense emotions, demonstrate compassion and self-regard, and quiet the inner critical voice often rooted in trauma.
Akpengbe, DNP, earned a doctorate at Brandman University in California and a Master’s degree in science at Walden University in Minnesota, certified to provide medical and psychiatric needs in California. With 17 years of experience in mental health and medical care since 2005.
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