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Afolake Awolaja, NP

Afolake Awolaja, NP

Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Hi there, I'm Afolake! I'm passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment tailored to each patient. My approach centers on building trusting relationships and addressing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and trauma-related conditions. My focus I specialize in working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. My focus includes comprehensive psychiatric assessments, medication management, and brief psychotherapy. I create a safe, supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered in their care. My approach My approach is holistic and patient-centered, focusing on treating the whole person rather than just symptoms. I meet patients where they are, considering their unique backgrounds and life experiences. I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, and Motivational Interviewing to support healing and promote lasting wellness. My communication style My communication style is warm, empathetic, and collaborative. I create a safe, non-judgmental space where patients feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and experiences. Through active listening, compassion, and a solution-focused mindset, I work alongside each patient to help them feel supported, understood, and empowered. My journey to mental healthcare My journey into mental healthcare began when I worked as a mental health counselor and discovered a deep passion for supporting individuals facing emotional and psychological challenges. What drives me every day is the opportunity to walk alongside patients on their path to healing and help them regain hope, stability, and control. My goals for you I begin by identifying what patients personally want to change or improve in their lives. I encourage them to set goals they feel confident committing to, emphasizing that the goals belong to them.
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About Afolake Awolaja

Focus areas

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Personality Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Psychosis
Behavioral Therapy
Mood Disorders

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Humanistic
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English, Yoruba

Getting to know Afolake Awolaja

Hi there, I'm Afolake! I'm passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment tailored to each patient. My approach centers on building trusting relationships and addressing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and trauma-related conditions. My focus I specialize in working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. My focus includes comprehensive psychiatric assessments, medication management, and brief psychotherapy. I create a safe, supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered in their care. My approach My approach is holistic and patient-centered, focusing on treating the whole person rather than just symptoms. I meet patients where they are, considering their unique backgrounds and life experiences. I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, and Motivational Interviewing to support healing and promote lasting wellness. My communication style My communication style is warm, empathetic, and collaborative. I create a safe, non-judgmental space where patients feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and experiences. Through active listening, compassion, and a solution-focused mindset, I work alongside each patient to help them feel supported, understood, and empowered. My journey to mental healthcare My journey into mental healthcare began when I worked as a mental health counselor and discovered a deep passion for supporting individuals facing emotional and psychological challenges. What drives me every day is the opportunity to walk alongside patients on their path to healing and help them regain hope, stability, and control. My goals for you I begin by identifying what patients personally want to change or improve in their lives. I encourage them to set goals they feel confident committing to, emphasizing that the goals belong to them.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Behavioral Therapy
Depression
Mood Swings
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Worry
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Behavioral Therapy
Depression
Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • East Tennessee State University, Doctor of Nursing Practice

NPI number

1912117649

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Afolake Awolaja frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Afolake Awolaja on their profile.

What languages does Afolake Awolaja speak?

Afolake Awolaja speaks English and Yoruba.

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