Whitney Ogbo
She/Her/Hers
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified, PMHNP-BCShe/Her/Hers
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified, PMHNP-BCWhitney Ogbo, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC is a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner licensed to prescribe psychiatric medication across the lifespan, currently focusing on Adults. She has been in the Psychiatric/Behavioral Health field for over 10 years. Her goal is to provide comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence-based care to individuals struggling with mental health issues. With a strong commitment to promoting wellness, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where patients can feel empowered to share their concerns and work collaboratively towards achieving their goals.
Through a combination of advanced assessment skills, psychopharmacological knowledge, and therapeutic interventions, she aims to develop individualized treatment plans that address the unique needs and preferences of each patient. She prioritizes the use of evidence-based practices, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and psychopharmacology, to promote optimal outcomes and improve quality of life.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, she recognizes the importance of a holistic approach to care and strive to consider the physical, emotional, and social factors that may impact an individual's mental health. Additionally, she values the importance of education and strive to empower patients with the knowledge and tools necessary to manage their symptoms and achieve their treatment goals.
Overall, her goal as a psychiatric nurse practitioner is to provide high-quality, compassionate care that fosters hope, healing, and recovery for individuals struggling with mental health issues.
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
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past
Insomnia & sleep issues - Exploring ways to improve sleep patterns, develop healthy sleep hygiene, master relaxation techniques, manage stressors, reduce worrying, and address insomnia
Massachusetts: RN2265247
Rhode Island: APRN01431
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