Our therapists provide depression counseling in Odessa, TX

I am a dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 4 years of experience. I provide compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals of all ages, supporting clients as they manage concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, and life transitions. My approach emphasizes building resilience, fostering self-awareness, and guiding clients toward strategies that empower them to thrive in their daily lives with confidence, balance, and clarity.

I earned my Master’s in Nursing from Midwestern State University, where I developed a strong foundation in psychiatric and family health. My practice focuses on client-centered care, using therapeutic approaches that strengthen coping skills, improve communication, and support meaningful personal growth.

I strive to create a supportive space where clients feel understood, respected, and motivated to reach their goals. By focusing on strengths and celebrating progress, I help individuals navigate challenges with renewed purpose and confidence. Together, we will work toward lasting change and overall well-being.

Grace Fultang-Shadzeka is a board-certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who manages and treats various mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, panic disorders, and sleep/insomnia. She is passionate about providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, treatment planning, and medication management. she believes in a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment that encourages engagement in various evidence-based therapeutic modalities and the use of medication to manage psychiatric symptoms. In addition, her person-centered approach to care fosters a collaborative relationship focused on the experience and treatment goals of every individual she works with.

Grace completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at Walden University. She uses an evidence-based and holistic approach to enhance each individual's adaptive and healing capability. She encourages self-care and personal responsibility, fostering independence and a sense of empowerment. After a thorough psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis, and if counseling alone is insufficient, psychiatric medication regimens can be explored and kept as simple as possible. You will be educated on medication risks, benefits, and available treatment options, to allow informed decision-making and to provide patient-centered care.

We all go through challenges in life. Grace is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to get started, schedule an appointment with her today!

Meghan Paravi is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with 5 years of experience. She treats clients of all ages who are struggling with life transitions, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and grief, among other concerns. Meghan strives to look at each client individually, as they are the expert on their life. Her practice is rooted in the belief that individuals possess inherent strength and resilience. Meghan is committed to creating a collaborative and empathetic therapeutic relationship where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in their lives.

Meghan earned her Master’s in Counseling from Loma Linda University. She collaborates with clients to develop effective strategies and techniques tailored to their unique needs, promoting personal growth and positive change. Meghan uses approaches including exposure response prevention, experiential therapy, expressive arts, and psychoanalysis.

Meghan partners with clients to discover life beyond “existing” or “surviving” in broken relationships, impaired thinking, painful behavior patterns, and debilitating intense emotions. She will walk alongside you, empowering you to discover hope, healing, and happiness to reach your fullest potential.

Raymond Obiajulu is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He completed his master’s degree program at Walden University. After his introduction to the key areas of nursing, he found that psychiatry comprised the exact sort of comprehensive and holistic healthcare that he wished to practice. Raymond has experience treating a wide range of conditions including but not limited to anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and dementia. He incorporates an evidence-based approach in his practice with a focus on holistic mental health treatment.

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, he serves as a patient advocate, providing continuity of care, managing total care, and attending to issues that affected his patients' physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Raymond looks forward to collaborating with his colleagues and other healthcare team members to provide the best patient care possible to our community, while they teach, learn, and build lifelong relationships with their patients and each other. He is passionate about serving mankind, as it has also been a part of his life's journey.

Raymond loves to extend the motto of helping his patients fulfill their needs, as it helps him fulfill his own. After all, as Mahatma Gandhi said, "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." He strives to create individualized treatment plans tailored to each unique individual and their life goals. His goal is for his patients to feel confident with their plan of care and know that together they will work together to achieve their goals.

Ifeoma “Iffy” Menakaya is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 5 years of experience delivering compassionate, high-quality mental health care. She takes an evidence-based, client-centered approach to help individuals manage depression, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, mood disorders, and adjustment disorders. Iffy is committed to empowering clients to reconnect with their strengths and achieve lasting stability and well-being.

Iffy holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of South Alabama. She integrates evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychotherapy into individualized care plans tailored to each client’s needs.

Iffy creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered. Her compassionate approach fosters trust and collaboration, helping clients develop practical strategies for coping, growth, and long-term mental wellness. She is dedicated to guiding clients toward fulfilling and meaningful lives.