Lola Oluwa-Okougbo, PMHNP
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
Lola Oluwa-Okougbo is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a strong commitment to delivering compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. With a background in both nursing and advanced psychiatric practice, Lola specializes in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of mental health conditions across the lifespan, including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and schizophrenia.
She began her nursing career after earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Bethel University, followed by several years of hands-on experience in acute psychiatric units, community mental health settings, and crisis intervention services. Motivated by a desire to expand clinical expertise and serve patients more holistically, Lola pursued a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in psychiatric-mental health from Walden University.
As a nurse practitioner, Lola is licensed to perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, prescribe and manage medications, and implement psychotherapeutic interventions. Her approach integrates both medical and psychological strategies, emphasizing patient-centered care and shared decision-making.
