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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
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Rachidetou Njoya

Therapist

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

Rachida Njoya

Rachida is a passionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner dedicated to provide psychiatric mental health care to people. With six (6) years of psychiatric experiences at the Psychiatric Institute of Washington DC (PIW) as a psychiatric Registered Nurse, she value the highly need for mental health services. Her desire is to help people who need a close touch and those who are suffering from different mental health disorders. Rachida works with ages groups from adolescents, adults, and older adults to provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, and medication management. Her combination of medical and mental experiences help her to provide the best quality care to patients and follow up as needed. With the faith and the spread of God’s care through physical, mental, and spiritual healing, she believes that she can help people to manage their symptoms and well-being.
“My desire is to develop a trusty relationship with clients in order to provide the best standard evidence- based practice and treatment using holistic, humanistic care, and counseling approach”.

Medical Education

December 2021 – Master of Science in Nursing (MSN/PMHNP): Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
May 2013 – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): Washington Adventist University;
– Associate Degree in Liberal Arts/General studies: Prince George’s Community College, Largo MD;
– Bachelor in Economic Management Human Resources, University Dakar Bourguiba, Dakar, Senegal

EXPERIENCE

2014-2024 – Registered and Clinical Nurse
2023-Now – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Opening Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (Telehealth)

Hours morning:

08:00 am – 12:00 pm

Hours Evening:

12:30 pm – 16:00 pm

Wednesday
(In-person location)

Hours morning:

08:00 am – 12:00 pm

Hours Evening:

12:30 pm – 16:00 pm

Doctor`s Specialties & Service

  • Initial psychiatric assessment
  • Diagnosis
  • Evaluation
  • Medication management, psychotherapy care for adolescents adults, and older adults
  • Holistic and patient centered treatment plans
  • Coordination of care

Areas of Expertise

  • Psychiatric assessment diagnosis
  • Medication management, and referral for mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression
  • ADHD
  • Bipolar
  • Schizophrenia
  • PTSD
  • Substance abuse
  • Provide individual psychotherapy using evidence based-practice interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
  • DBT,
  • Interpersonal therapy, and supportive therapy.
  • Telehealth Services

Awards And Honours

  • PMHNP-BC
  • American Nurses Credentialing Center DEA License in Maryland
  • Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) ACLS and BLS (Life support)
  • American Heart Association Member of AMERICORPS, student in Service
  • Initial psychiatric assessment
  • Diagnosis
  • Evaluation
  • Medication management, psychotherapy care
    for adolescents adults, and older adults
  • Holistic and patient centered treatment plans
  • Coordination of care

December 2021 -
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN/PMHNP): Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

May 2013 -
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): Washington Adventist University

Associate Degree in Liberal Arts/General studies: Prince George's Community College, Largo MD

Bachelor in Economic Management Human Resources, University Dakar Bourguiba, Dakar, Senegal

  • Psychiatric assessment diagnosis
  • Medication management, and referral for mental health disorders
    such as anxiety, depression
  • ADHD
  • Bipolar
  • Schizophrenia
  • PTSD
  • Substance abuse
  • Provide individual psychotherapy using evidence based-practice interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral
    Therapy (CBT),
  • DBT,
  • Interpersonal therapy, and supportive therapy.
  • Telehealth Services

702 Russell avenue, suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

December 2021 -
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN/PMHNP): Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

May 2013 -
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): Washington Adventist University

Associate Degree in Liberal Arts/General studies: Prince George's Community College, Largo MD

Bachelor in Economic Management Human Resources, University Dakar Bourguiba, Dakar, Senegal

> Active compassionate listening and building relationship.
> Psychopharmacology and Psychotherapy skills.
> Commitment to wellness. Holistic and support care.

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)

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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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