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

(She/Her/Hers)
Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
Washington
ADHD- Anxiety -Bipolar disorder- Depression-Psychotic disorders-Mood disorders-
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Professional statement

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.


Message to clients

Starting therapy or getting help for your mental health can feel scary at first, but you don’t have to do it alone. My goal is to give you a space where you feel safe, respected, and truly listened to. We’ll take time to talk about what’s going on in your life and decide, together, on a plan that feels manageable and supportive.

I believe that treatment works best when it’s personal and practical. That’s why I combine medication management with supportive therapy, helping you understand what’s happening, find relief from symptoms, and build skills that make everyday life feel easier. I want you to feel empowered—not rushed or judged—as we work toward change at a pace that’s right for you.

My greatest hope is that you leave each session feeling lighter, more hopeful, and more in control. Whether you’re coping with ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other mood concerns, I’ll walk alongside you with care and compassion as you work toward a healthier, more balanced life.


Licensure

Washington: AP61127357

Languages

English

Specialties

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Bipolar disorder - Developing coping and preventive strategies to stabilize extreme mood swings, including manic and depressive episodes; increasing effective strategies to regulate emotions and maintain a healthy daily routine

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Psychotic disorders - Supporting individuals and families to manage symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and agitations while maintaining healthy, supportive relationships

Mood disorders - Clinical depression, persistent depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders that cause disturbances in the client's mood, causing mood swings, restless sleep, and/or elevated mood




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Parents
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • Apple Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna
  • Evernorth
  • First Choice Health
  • First Health
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente PPO
  • LifeWise
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Moda Health
  • Optum
  • PacificSource
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Prominence health
  • Regence Blue Shield
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare
  • Wellcare Health Plans

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$250 (60min)
  • Sliding scale:$200 - $250

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