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Emily Gitau, NP

Emily Gitau, NP

Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
VA
Emily Gitau is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who has worked in outpatient behavioral health clinics serving adult populations. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Winston-Salem State University. Emily Gitau provides collaborative, respectful, and goal-oriented care focused on understanding each patient’s experiences and creating practical, individualized treatment plans. She emphasizes clear guidance, evidence-based medication management, and patient education, while fostering a supportive, nonjudgmental environment that encourages honesty, consistency, and patient autonomy. Emily Gitau uses a structured, patient-centered approach that begins with a comprehensive psychiatric assessment and individualized treatment planning, which may include medication management, psychoeducation, and coordination with therapy. Follow-ups focus on progress, effectiveness, and side effects, with adjustments guided by clinical findings and patient feedback.
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Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Medication Management
Bipolar Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Clientele seen

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

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Emily Gitau

Emily Gitau is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who has worked in outpatient behavioral health clinics serving adult populations. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Winston-Salem State University. Emily Gitau provides collaborative, respectful, and goal-oriented care focused on understanding each patient’s experiences and creating practical, individualized treatment plans. She emphasizes clear guidance, evidence-based medication management, and patient education, while fostering a supportive, nonjudgmental environment that encourages honesty, consistency, and patient autonomy. Emily Gitau uses a structured, patient-centered approach that begins with a comprehensive psychiatric assessment and individualized treatment planning, which may include medication management, psychoeducation, and coordination with therapy. Follow-ups focus on progress, effectiveness, and side effects, with adjustments guided by clinical findings and patient feedback.

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Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
Depression
Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
Depression

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Education and training

  • University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, Master's in Nursing
  • Winston-Salem State University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1275055584

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Emily Gitau frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Psychiatry Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Emily Gitau on their profile.

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Emily Gitau speaks English.

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