Board certified
Grief, Coping Skills, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Accepted insurance & self-pay
About Pamela
Dr. Pamela Oriaifo is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 2 years of experience. She specializes in supporting those struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, OCD, trauma, stress, and bipolar disorder, among other concerns. Dr. Oriaifo’s devotion to mental health care stems from an early patient encounter during which her strength was redirected to the support of all persons with mental health issues. She brings to her practice the totality of her professional experiences in other healthcare areas such as general nursing and family care.
Dr. Oriaifo holds Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Liberty University. She draws upon clinical techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and motivational interviewing in addition to engaging patients with a warm and welcoming interpersonal approach.
If you are seeking a comfortable and reassuring environment where you can engage in safe, open-ended discussion, Dr. Oriaifo is ready to meet you! She will develop an individualized treatment plan to help you meet your goals. Schedule an appointment today!
"Having been an intensive care unit nurse for over 10 years, I have developed an understanding of and empathy for the special circumstances that patients find themselves in, and I have compassion built into my interactions with my clients."
Get to know Pamela
Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?
In the course of my personal dealings with patients and their family members as a Family Nurse Practitioner, I became sensitized by the isolation and stigma felt in society by those with mental health issues. I felt inclined to explore more and provide the needed help. Also, my exposure to family members and friends dealing with mental health issues has had a profound impact on my pursuit of more knowledge and awareness of mental health.
What types of clients do you work with best?
I have experience working adalts patient ages 18-64
What's one thing you wish all clients knew?
"That they are not alone".
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
The mision of your organization aligned with my personal beliefs and goals.
Serving my community snd making a difference is my priorty
What inspires you?
Alleviating stigma, providing patient-cenetered-care and hope to individuals with mental healths issues.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
Getting to know a patient, making possible diagnosis and providing an individalize treatment plan
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
Understanding the patient's thought process and prividing avalible support and resources.
What should clients know about you before scheduling a first session?
My qualifications and my commiment to their care and treatments goals.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
Cooking
Spending time with family
Listninng to music and traveling
What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?
Friendly
Does Pamela prescribe medications effective for the treatment of ADHD?
Yes - when clinically appropriate, Pamela may prescribe both non-stimulant (all ages) and stimulant (adults only) medication for the treatment of ADHD.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 2 years
- Graduating institute
- Shenandoah University
- Graduating degree
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Graduating institute
- Liberty University
- Graduating degree
- Master of Science - Nursing
- Graduating institute
- Liberty Univeristy
- Graduating degree
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
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Publications, Accomplishments & Awards
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