Our therapists provide depression counseling in Grand Prairie, TX

Raymond Obiajulu is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He completed his master’s degree program at Walden University. After his introduction to the key areas of nursing, he found that psychiatry comprised the exact sort of comprehensive and holistic healthcare that he wished to practice. Raymond has experience treating a wide range of conditions including but not limited to anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and dementia. He incorporates an evidence-based approach in his practice with a focus on holistic mental health treatment.

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, he serves as a patient advocate, providing continuity of care, managing total care, and attending to issues that affected his patients' physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Raymond looks forward to collaborating with his colleagues and other healthcare team members to provide the best patient care possible to our community, while they teach, learn, and build lifelong relationships with their patients and each other. He is passionate about serving mankind, as it has also been a part of his life's journey.

Raymond loves to extend the motto of helping his patients fulfill their needs, as it helps him fulfill his own. After all, as Mahatma Gandhi said, "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." He strives to create individualized treatment plans tailored to each unique individual and their life goals. His goal is for his patients to feel confident with their plan of care and know that together they will work together to achieve their goals.

Brandy Messiah is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a mission to deliver quality mental health care to individuals and their families by providing a safe, nonjudgmental environment to foster a strong therapeutic alliance with the patient and/or family. Brandy began a nursing career in 2009 as a Registered Nurse (RN) and spent the next 10 years as a bedside nurse in emergency medicine, psychiatry (outpatient programs & inpatient hospitals), long-term intensive care units (ICU), step-down ICU/cardiac/telemetry, home-health, and hospice. 

Throughout her nursing career Brandy witnessed the many disparities in the delivery and approach to mental health issues. This led her to develop an intense passion for the mental health population and the specialty of psychiatry. She decided to pursue an advanced degree as a PMHNP to effectively contribute and reach her personal goal to enhance the delivery of the mental health care to assist patients/families in better management and outcomes associated with mental health conditions. 

Brandy thoroughly enjoys direct patient care and values the therapeutic relationship between patient/family and provider as the foundation to success in outpatient psychiatry. In this relationship, she will be able to provide you with the relevant education and resources, and better assist you in your own, unique journey in the recovery and healing process.

Ifeoma “Iffy” Menakaya is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 5 years of experience delivering compassionate, high-quality mental health care. She takes an evidence-based, client-centered approach to help individuals manage depression, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, mood disorders, and adjustment disorders. Iffy is committed to empowering clients to reconnect with their strengths and achieve lasting stability and well-being.

Iffy holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of South Alabama. She integrates evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychotherapy into individualized care plans tailored to each client’s needs.

Iffy creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered. Her compassionate approach fosters trust and collaboration, helping clients develop practical strategies for coping, growth, and long-term mental wellness. She is dedicated to guiding clients toward fulfilling and meaningful lives.

I am a dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 4 years of experience. I provide compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals of all ages, supporting clients as they manage concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, and life transitions. My approach emphasizes building resilience, fostering self-awareness, and guiding clients toward strategies that empower them to thrive in their daily lives with confidence, balance, and clarity.

I earned my Master’s in Nursing from Midwestern State University, where I developed a strong foundation in psychiatric and family health. My practice focuses on client-centered care, using therapeutic approaches that strengthen coping skills, improve communication, and support meaningful personal growth.

I strive to create a supportive space where clients feel understood, respected, and motivated to reach their goals. By focusing on strengths and celebrating progress, I help individuals navigate challenges with renewed purpose and confidence. Together, we will work toward lasting change and overall well-being.

Chloe Gibson is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 2 years of experience. She enjoys assisting adolescents and adults with a range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, anger, academic stress, low self-esteem, grief/loss, trauma, and life transitions. Before joining Thriveworks, Chloe worked in settings including university, partial hospitalization, crisis intervention, and community outreach. With an empathic listening ear, Chloe provides a safe place for clients to tell their stories. She focuses on strengths, not flaws, and how to use them to cultivate resilience.

Chloe received her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Angelo State University. She takes an eclectic approach to therapy and uses a variety of modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, emotion-focused therapy, narrative therapy, and positive psychology.

Many people equate themselves with their issues, but Chloe encourages you to externalize the problem and write a new story. She views you as the expert and guides you through challenges while instilling confidence. If you are ready to better your mental health, reach out to Chloe today!