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Hearty greetings from me, Michael Okoye, PhD, MSc, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP-BC, ANP-BC, board certified as both Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Adult Nurse Practitioner. I also have a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology (care of older adults), PESI certification as ADHD-CCSP (Certified Clinical Service Provider), and advanced degrees (master’s and PhD) with extensive experience in research and college teaching. I have nearly 15-year experience providing psychiatric/mental and behavioral healthcare in diverse clinical settings that include inpatient behavioral hospitals, correctional institutions, and outpatient and tele-psychiatric platforms. I am the president/CEO of NP Psychiatry & Geriatric Care Consultant, PLLC ---a company focused exclusively in providing psychiatric (medication management) and behavioral care in long term facilities. I precept (teach/mentor) psych nurse practitioner (NP) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students, and I provide guest-lecture on psychopharmacology (psych medication management) for a local university’s DNP program. I take pride in my knowledge of psych medication management, the skills I have developed and experience I have gained

With over 20 years of experience supporting individuals through a wide range of life’s challenges, I know how difficult the decision to seek help can often be. I have helped clients with issues from day-to-day stressors to the complexities of serious mental illness and addiction. I work with clients 13+ with a wide variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, and compulsive behavior, among others.

I specialize in working with Christians who desire to integrate their faith into their treatment. This brings the best in evidence-based practice in line with the essential role of faith in their lives.

Hola! I Bienvenido/Welcome to my practice. I am honored to support you on your healing journey. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), fluent in both English and Spanish, with a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and discover their inner strength. I hold a Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from Moravian University and a Bachelor of Arts in Clinical Psychology from the Catholic University of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. As a Latina therapist, I am committed to creating a space that feels culturally responsive and safe. In our sessions I bring a mix of warmth and honesty, paired with evidenced-based approaches all through trauma-informed lens. I am a therapist who believes healing happens when the mind, the soul and body are integrated.

My approach with clients is warm, supportive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. I strive to create a safe and comfortable space where clients feel heard, respected, and understood. I believe in building genuine therapeutic relationships rooted in trust, empathy, and collaboration.

I work to meet each client where they are while helping them develop practical coping skills, emotional insight, confidence, and resilience. Clients often describe my style as approachable, encouraging, patient, and easy to talk to. I balance empathy with honesty and guidance, helping clients feel supported while also empowering them to make meaningful progress toward their goals.

With a background in mental health, education, and behavioral support, I take an individualized and strengths-based approach to therapy, recognizing that every client’s experiences and needs are unique.

As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I believe that prioritizing mental health is essential for achieving happiness and stability in life. Seeking help can often be challenging, so I want to compliment you for taking it! I have been practicing for over five years and have a proven track record of treating complex and severe mental disorders over the last decade. My experience includes working with patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, major depressive disorder (MDD), anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and addiction.

As a health services professional, I use a trauma-informed and culturally aware approach to assessment, treatment planning, and interventions. My background providing behavioral health services in schools, psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, psychological services clinics, and outpatient mental health centers allows me to connect to clients with a variety of mental health needs.

With over 10 years of experience in community health, trauma and crisis management, I have developed a strong ability to meet clients where they are, delivering real-time feedback and interventions tailored to their unique circumstances. I have worked with individuals ranging from age 3 to 75, bringing a lifespan perspective to my practice. My experience as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst has positively impacted my use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with solution-focused strategies to empower clients and support meaningful, lasting change.

I'm a bilingual Latina therapist — I offer sessions in both English and Spanish, and I bring lived understanding of what it means to navigate mental health across cultures. I work with adults who are carrying real things: trauma, grief, anxiety, PTSD, and the particular weight that comes from being in between worlds. I specialize in EMDR, a highly effective approach for trauma that works even when talking alone doesn't feel like enough. I'm also an affirming provider for LGBTQ+ and transgender clients. I trained at Temple University and hold my LCSW in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. I genuinely believe therapy should feel like a conversation — not a performance.

I'm Nakia, a licensed clinical social worker and medical social worker since 2013. After experiencing loss at a young age, it was a school counselor who helped me finally process that grief. The way she showed up for me is exactly why I do this work. My calling in life is to show up for people when they need me most, the way that counselor showed up for me when I needed it most. I am here to help you navigate through life's happenings, and I would love to be that person for you.

Dr. Murphy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly 40 years of experience in counseling individuals and families. She specializes in various areas of psychotherapy in including – Christian focused, Trauma focused, Addiction and recovery, Veteran PTSD and Military sexual trauma, depression/anxiety/bipolar disorder, Grief and victims of abuse.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from the University of Michigan in Flint, MI.

Master Social Work from Eastern Michigan in Ypsilanti, MI.

Doctorate in Behavioral Health and Integrated Primary Care from Arizona State University

Additional Credentials - Certified Master Addiction Counselor (PMAC), Certified Process therapy – trauma focused (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Treatment in Chronic Pain (CBT-CP)

Dee is skilled at helping individuals, couples, and families with communication and relationship skill building; reducing and coping with stress; recovery from affairs; anxiety and depression,sex issues for couples and individuals; and LGBT issues,. Dee an LMFT is also an ordained clergy in the ELCA (a progressive Lutheran denomination) and is interested in helping clients of all (or no) religious and faith backgrounds explore the connections between their own spirituality, religion, sexuality, and relationships.