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Sakina Alston, NP

Sakina Alston, NP

Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
NC
Hi there, I'm Sakina! Hi, my name is Sakina Alston and I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I have an RN license, a nurse practitioner license, and a DEA license. My approach to mental wellness is self-empowering and non-judgmental. Regardless of where you are starting, I am here to support you as you work on your mental health. My approach My approach is integrative and holistic, I utilize therapy, supplements, recommend lifestyle changes and medication to optimize mental strengths and so patients can make progress in their lives. My focus I enjoy working with young adults who are focused on planning out next steps or trying to get "unstuck." I am able to relate to ambitious and empathetic individuals who are burned out and need help setting boundaries and getting rest; I am able to guide them to a more balanced life. My communication style I listen a lot. Then I ask clarifying questions. The tone is exploratory with intent of improving insight. Then, I offer my recommendations and allow the patient to ask clarifying questions. I don't judge or pressure; I focus on sharing knowledge so patients can take informed action. My journey to mental healthcare I have always been the empath, advocate, and go-to person for all my family and friends. I started as a nurse because this profession allows for "social work" with medical insight, which helps me to advise and take action safely and effectively. My journey to becoming a psychiatric provider specifically is personal; I learned more to help someone really close to me when my typical tactics did not work for them. My goals for you I help them to set goals relevant to their expressed objectives. My first session with you The patient should expect to help me understand their full social, medical, and mental health history and current status, and be able to tell me what they would like to achieve or what symptoms they are seeking to alleviate. We will build the treatment plan based on this appointment.

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.29

Average wait time

3.50

Bedside manner

4.00

About Sakina Alston

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Alcoholism
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Anger Management
Behavioral Problems

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Culturally Sensitive
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Strength-Based

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Sakina Alston

Hi there, I'm Sakina! Hi, my name is Sakina Alston and I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I have an RN license, a nurse practitioner license, and a DEA license. My approach to mental wellness is self-empowering and non-judgmental. Regardless of where you are starting, I am here to support you as you work on your mental health. My approach My approach is integrative and holistic, I utilize therapy, supplements, recommend lifestyle changes and medication to optimize mental strengths and so patients can make progress in their lives. My focus I enjoy working with young adults who are focused on planning out next steps or trying to get "unstuck." I am able to relate to ambitious and empathetic individuals who are burned out and need help setting boundaries and getting rest; I am able to guide them to a more balanced life. My communication style I listen a lot. Then I ask clarifying questions. The tone is exploratory with intent of improving insight. Then, I offer my recommendations and allow the patient to ask clarifying questions. I don't judge or pressure; I focus on sharing knowledge so patients can take informed action. My journey to mental healthcare I have always been the empath, advocate, and go-to person for all my family and friends. I started as a nurse because this profession allows for "social work" with medical insight, which helps me to advise and take action safely and effectively. My journey to becoming a psychiatric provider specifically is personal; I learned more to help someone really close to me when my typical tactics did not work for them. My goals for you I help them to set goals relevant to their expressed objectives. My first session with you The patient should expect to help me understand their full social, medical, and mental health history and current status, and be able to tell me what they would like to achieve or what symptoms they are seeking to alleviate. We will build the treatment plan based on this appointment.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression
Gambling Addiction
Mood Swings
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Depression
Gambling Addiction
Mood Swings
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

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Education and training

  • ECPI University, Master's in Nursing

NPI number

1073107751

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Overall rating
4.29
Wait time
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Bedside manner
4.00
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Sakina Alston frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Sakina Alston on their profile.

What languages does Sakina Alston speak?

Sakina Alston speaks English.

How do patients rate Sakina Alston in reviews?

7 patients have reviewed Sakina Alston. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.29/5. They have a 4/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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