Benedicta Akpahu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APN, PMHNP (she, her)
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I am a MSN, APN, and PMHNP-BC, goal-oriented and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I have over 25 years of experience in Psychiatric and mental health as a nurse and she has many years of Nursing home experience working with elderly patients with Alzheimer's disease and other health issues. I obtained my bachelor's from the University of Phoenix and Master of Science with a focus on Psychiatric Mental Health throughout life span from Walden University. Benedicta is board-certified with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
I am compassionate, caring, communicative, and an active listener. I am a good advocate for my clients. I understand that mental health can be extremely overwhelming, and my goal is to empower my clients on how to take control of their mental health.
I provide services such as psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and individual psychotherapy. My area of specialties includes and is not limited to the following: Depression, Anxiety disorder, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, and OCD. I treat children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
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Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Benedicta Akpahu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APN, PMHNP
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (908) 860-8822
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired License: New Jersey / 26NJ01336900 Benedicta Akpahu
- In Practice for 4 years
- Walden University, Masters / PMHNP-BC, Graduated 2021
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: Benedicta Akpahu
Education and Years In Practice
Benedicta Akpahu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APN, PMHNP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (908) 860-8822
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Psychosis
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Veterans
Benedicta Akpahu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APN, PMHNP
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (908) 860-8822
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Igbo
Religion
Christian
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Igbo
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
Benedicta Akpahu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APN, PMHNP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (908) 860-8822
Location
Nearby Areas
Benedicta Akpahu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APN, PMHNP
Call for a free consultation now - (908) 860-8822