How do you work with clients with depression?
When working with clients who have depression, I take a compassionate and holistic approach. I begin by conducting a comprehensive evaluation to understand the nature of your depression, including its duration, triggers, and how it affects your daily functioning. Based on this understanding, I collaborate with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that may include a combination of therapy and medication management.
For therapy, I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which is effective for addressing negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to depression. This approach helps you identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts, develop healthier thinking patterns, and implement coping strategies to improve mood and behavior.
If needed, I may prescribe medications to help manage symptoms of depression, and I monitor your progress to ensure the treatment is effective. I also emphasize the importance of self-care, lifestyle changes, and involving support systems, such as family, when appropriate, to promote healing.
Ultimately, my goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel supported as you work toward improving your mental health and achieving a happier, more fulfilling life.
Hello! I am Saheed Shittu, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. My primary objective is to support individuals in their mental health journeys through both in-person and online care. I offer comprehensive evaluations, prescribe appropriate medications, and provide therapeutic interventions.
With experience working with patients of all ages, I ensure a holistic approach to care that includes family involvement when appropriate. Fluent in English and Yoruba, I am dedicated to assisting you every step of the way in achieving better mental health.
Please feel free to reach out – I am committed to helping you live a healthier, happier life.
*Specialties
•Mental Health
•Adult Psychiatry
•Psychiatry
•Behavioral Medicine
*Conditions treated
•Depression
•Anxiety
•Bipolar disorders
•Schizophrenia
•PTSD
•ADHD
•Eating disorders
•Insomnia
•Relationship issues
•Panic attacks
•Trauma
•Mood disorders
•Relationship Issues
•OCD
•Personality disorders
•Geriatric Psychiatry
•Anger Management
•Behavioural Therapy
•Female Psychiatry
•Obsessive-Compulsive
•Pediatric Psychiatry
•Trauma and PTSD
•Phobias
•Substance abuse
•Personality Disorders
*Treatment philosophy
I demonstrate proficiency in psychopharmacology, emergency response, pediatric and adolescent psychiatry, psychotherapy, DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, suicide risk assessments, and have superior communication skills. My experience spans various healthcare settings, including telepsychiatry, behavioral health services, state hospitals, and correctional facilities, which has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of diverse patient populations and their unique needs.
*Treatment approach
•Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT)
*Insurance
•Aetna
•BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
•Cigna
•Humana
•Optum
•UnitedHealthcare
•Blue Cross Blue Shield
•Kaiser Permanente
•Medicaid
•Oscar Health
•Medicare
•Avera Health Plans