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FATIMAT ODEYEMI

Psychiatric Nurse practitioner

Language: English
Virtual Location: Telehealth
In-Person Location: 702 Russell avenue, suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Biography

FATIMAT ODEYEMI

Fatimat Odeyemi is a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience supporting patients across diverse settings, including outpatient clinics, correctional facilities, and hospital systems. She is passionate about empowering individuals to manage their mental health through personalized, evidence-based care.

Fatimat specializes in conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnosing conditions using DSM-5 criteria, and developing individualized treatment plans that integrate psychotherapy, medication management, and patient education. She has expertise in therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, and crisis counseling. Known for her empathetic approach, Fatimat prioritizes patient safety, trust, and collaboration with interdisciplinary care teams.

Her commitment extends beyond treatment—she actively advocates for patients’ needs and addresses social determinants of health to ensure holistic, patient-centered care. Fatimat’s philosophy is grounded in the belief that healing begins when patients feel seen, supported, and empowered in their recovery journey.

“Mental healthcare should always be compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to the individual.”

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD (Jan 2023 – Dec 2023)

 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD (Jan 2016 – Dec 2016)

 

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) – Prince George’s County Community College, Largo, MD (Jan 2015 – Dec 2015)

EXPERIENCE

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Dare To Care Too, LLC (May 2024 – Present)

 

Psychiatric Registered Nurse – Centurion Managed Care (Sept 2017 – Present)

 

Psychiatric Registered Nurse – Fairfax County Government (Mar 2019 – Oct 2021)

 

Psychiatric Registered Nurse – Sheppard Pratt Health System (Nov 2016 – Sept 2017)

Providers Specialties & Service

  • Mental Health Assessments
  • Medication Management
  • Psychotherapy (CBT, DBT, Crisis Counseling)
  • Holistic, Patient-Centered Support
  • Patient & Family Education

Area of Expertise

  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
  • Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention
  • Correctional Mental Health Care
  • Managing Mood Disorders, Anxiety, PTSD, and Psychosis
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Care Coordination
  • Evidence-Based Therapeutic Interventions
  • Mental Health Assessments
  • Medication Management
  • Psychotherapy (CBT, DBT, Crisis Counseling)
  • Holistic, Patient-Centered Support
  • Patient & Family Education

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