Odiri Akushe, DNP, FNP, PMHNP-BC(She/Her/Hers)

Dr. Odiri Akushe works with adolescents and adults who are seeking support for a wide range of mental health concerns. She provides care for individuals ages 12 and older who may be navigating ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, insomnia, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders. Many of her clients come to her feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to begin, looking for compassionate guidance and effective strategies to regain balance and stability.

Her approach to care is collaborative, practical, and deeply compassionate. Dr. Akushe believes that healing begins with listening and understanding each client’s unique story. She combines evidence-based medication management with supportive therapy, creating individualized treatment plans that address both immediate challenges and long-term well-being. Her goal is to help clients feel empowered, supported, and capable of meaningful change.

Dr. Akushe is a doctoral-prepared, dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). With more than 15 years of healthcare experience, she has worked across urgent care, primary care, inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, telehealth, and trauma-informed care. This broad clinical background allows her to integrate medical expertise with mental health care, offering a well-rounded, whole-person approach.

Clients describe Dr. Akushe as approachable, warm, and truly attentive. She strives to create a safe, respectful space where individuals can share openly and feel understood. Her mission is to guide clients with compassion and evidence-based care, helping them build resilience, restore balance, and improve their overall quality of life.