Hello, I’m Dr. ‘O’ Kem Olawuyi, DNP, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC/FNP-BC. With nearly a decade of experience, I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner licensed to practice in Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia. I am passionate about providing evidence-based, compassionate care to individuals navigating mental health challenges.
I specialize in diagnosing and treating ADHD and related conditions, focusing on creating personalized, patient-centered care plans. My expertise includes tailored medication management, advanced psychological testing using innovative techniques, and integrated treatment plans that combine medication with psychotherapy to ensure holistic care.
I am committed to accessibility, offering telehealth options to meet patients where they are, both physically and emotionally. My practice emphasizes collaboration with other mental health professionals, fostering a team-based approach to optimize outcomes.
By prioritizing open communication and a strengths-based approach, I work closely with each patient to empower them, enhance their emotional well-being, and achieve their mental health goals. My goal is to create a supportive and nurturing environment where patients feel heard, valued, and motivated to thrive.
I look forward to working with you on your journey to better mental health.
Treatment Philosophy:
I believe in a patient-centered approach that blends medication management with a variety of psychotherapy techniques to support mental well-being. By leveraging strengths-based strategies such as the VIA Character Strengths Survey, mindfulness practices, gratitude exercises, and guided imagery, I help patients cultivate a positive mindset and emotional resilience. For ADHD and related conditions, I focus on tailored medication management, advanced psychological testing, and collaborative care to achieve optimal outcomes.
Specialties & Conditions:
Mental Health
Psychiatry
Adolescent Medicine
Addiction
ADHD
Anxiety
Behavioural Therapy
Bipolar disorders
Depression
Eating disorders
Growth evaluation
Mental health
Mood disorders
OCD
Personality disorders
PTSD
Puberty concerns
Schizophrenia
Substance abuse
Trauma and PTSD
Treatment approach:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Emotionally Focused
Mindfulness-Based(MBCT)
Person-Focused
Insurance:
Aetna
Ambetter
Anthem
BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Health Alliance
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Optum
Oscar Health
Peak Health
Sentara Health
UnitedHealthcare
