Saheed Shittu, PMHNP-BC

Hello! I am Saheed Shittu, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. My primary objective is to support individuals in their mental health journeys through both in-person and online care. I offer comprehensive evaluations, prescribe appropriate medications, and provide therapeutic interventions.

With experience working with patients of all ages, I ensure a holistic approach to care that includes family involvement when appropriate. Fluent in English and Yoruba, I am dedicated to assisting you every step of the way in achieving better mental health.

Please feel free to reach out – I am committed to helping you live a healthier, happier life.

*Specialties
•Mental Health
•Adult Psychiatry
•Psychiatry
•Behavioral Medicine

*Conditions treated
•Depression
•Anxiety
•Bipolar disorders
•Schizophrenia
•PTSD
•ADHD
•Eating disorders
•Insomnia
•Relationship issues
•Panic attacks
•Trauma
•Mood disorders
•Relationship Issues
•OCD
•Personality disorders
•Geriatric Psychiatry
•Anger Management
•Behavioural Therapy
•Female Psychiatry
•Obsessive-Compulsive
•Pediatric Psychiatry
•Trauma and PTSD
•Phobias
•Substance abuse
•Personality Disorders

*Treatment philosophy
I demonstrate proficiency in psychopharmacology, emergency response, pediatric and adolescent psychiatry, psychotherapy, DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, suicide risk assessments, and have superior communication skills. My experience spans various healthcare settings, including telepsychiatry, behavioral health services, state hospitals, and correctional facilities, which has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of diverse patient populations and their unique needs.

*Treatment approach
•Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT)

*Insurance
•Aetna
•BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
•Cigna
•Humana
•Optum
•UnitedHealthcare
•Blue Cross Blue Shield
•Kaiser Permanente
•Medicaid
•Oscar Health
•Medicare
•Avera Health Plans