Board certified
ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress
Accepted insurance & self-pay
About Joseph
Joseph Okrah is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of experience in the mental health field. He specializes in treating individuals ages 14 and up who are dealing with PTSD, major depression disorder, general anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use. Joseph’s goal is to provide culturally appropriate care for all patients and to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness.
Joseph has a Doctorate in Nurse Practice from Walden University. His practice focuses on looking at the client as a whole, taking into consideration their educational, medical, spiritual, interpersonal, and basic needs. Joseph is experienced in crisis management and medication management.
Joseph believes identifying struggles allows us to move forward with a better understanding of who we can be. He provides a safe, comfortable environment to prevent barriers and encourage interaction that will aid clients in reaching their goals. If you are ready to begin, contact Joseph today!
"As a man of color from a diverse cultural background, I understand the need to provide culturally appropriate care for patients and treat them with dignity and respect."
Get to know Joseph
Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?
To educate people about mental illness and remove the stigma around mental illness by breaking barriers and providing environment that is safe and comfortable for clients.
What types of clients do you work with best?
He works best with all kinds of clients. He is flexible, accommodating and capable of adapting to different situations.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
Excited to work with every client who seeks for services.
What's one thing you wish all clients knew?
That mental illness is as important as medical illness and should be given the same attention as given to medical illness.
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
Thriveworks is an award winning therapy and psychiatry. Rated 4.4 stars from 16,200 Google reviews. Thriveworks is flexible with schedule and works 7 days a week to accommodate all.
What inspires you?
To prescribe medications and offer therapy services and during follow up, clients see major improvement in their cognitive function and general well being is what inspires me.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
My style is solution oriented, participatory and open minded so clients can expect to get involved in my first session.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
For them to get greater insight about their prognosis and diagnosis and understand medications, therapeutic inventions and other education provided.
What should clients know about you before scheduling a first session?
Clients should feel free and be themselves.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
Dance and gym.
What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?
I am a good listener.
Please list below all professional clinical groups or formal associations in which you are an active member.
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 1 years
- Graduating institute
- Walden University
- Graduating degree
- Doctor of Nurse Practice
Additional details
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