Overview
Hello and welcome! I'm Afi Kpakossou, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) passionate about helping individuals achieve mental wellness. With over nine years of nursing experience, I've gained extensive experience evaluating patients, managing medications, and treating adults and children facing a wide range of behavioral health disorders.
At Pinnacle Behavioral Health and Wellness, I focus on providing comprehensive and personalized care. My services include initial patient evaluations, medication management, and care coordination to ensure you receive the most effective treatment. I believe in a collaborative approach and work closely with therapists and other healthcare providers to address all aspects of your well-being.
My treatment philosophy centers on compassion, understanding, and patient empowerment. I believe that every individual deserves personalized care tailored to their unique needs. I prioritize building a strong therapeutic relationship with my patients, fostering open communication and ensuring you feel heard and understood. My approach combines evidence-based practices with a warm, supportive environment, helping you navigate your mental health challenges with confidence.
I'm committed to providing culturally sensitive treatment approaches and recognize the importance of considering each individual's unique background and experiences. I offer telehealth appointments for your convenience.
Ms. Kpakossou is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and Major Depression.
Insurance
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Locations
Clark Ave, Raleigh, NC 27605
Additional Areas of Focus
Kpakossou has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Duke Cancer Center
It has been my life-long dream to become a nurse practitioner. Brain tumor patients and their caregivers are the most resilient, dedicated, and hopeful group of people I have ever worked with. It is truly an honor and a privilege to serve this remarkable population. Away from work, I enjoy spending time with my family and being outdoors as much as possible. Ms. Jacobs is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG) and Brain Tumor.
Raleigh Neurology Associates, P. A.
Harry Lay is a Nurse Practitioner in Raleigh, North Carolina. Mr. Lay is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top area of expertise is Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Mr. Lay is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Cancer Center Brain Tumor Clinic
I am passionate about caring for patients with primary brain and spinal cord tumors. I value establishing relationships with patients and their families and making sure they are getting the same treatment, including symptom management, that I would want my family to receive. Open and honest communication with patients is important to me. I enjoy educating patients and advocating for them to ensure that their needs are met in a timely fashion. I am interested in long-term survivorship education of my patients and I also have a passion for teaching and mentoring future health care professionals. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, running, Duke basketball, and spending time with my family. Ms. Brown is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG) and Brain Tumor.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Experienced
- Bipolar Disorder (BPD)Ms. Kpakossou isExperienced. Learn about Bipolar Disorder (BPD).
- BulimiaMs. Kpakossou isExperienced. Learn about Bulimia.
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)Ms. Kpakossou isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
- Major DepressionMs. Kpakossou isExperienced. Learn about Major Depression.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)Ms. Kpakossou isExperienced. Learn about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)Ms. Kpakossou isExperienced. Learn about Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).