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The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
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.
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I provide a supportive, evidence-based therapeutic environment focused on helping you navigate challenges and work toward meaningf...
I provide a supportive, evidence-based therapeutic environment focused on helping you navigate challenges and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
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.
As a passionate PMHNP-BC, I believe in the power of collaborative care and am dedicated to supporting each individual's unique men...
As a passionate PMHNP-BC, I believe in the power of collaborative care and am dedicated to supporting each individual's unique mental health journey.
Judith Nyabuti is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Throughout her illustrious career, Judith has provided comprehensive, evidence-based care to thousands of patients across the lifespan grappling with various mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, and grief. She specializes in holistic mental health care, integrating evidence-based practices with personalized support for each client’s unique experiences and needs. Her approach fosters resilience and growth, guiding individuals toward a healthier future.
Judith holds a Master’s in Nursing from the University of Texas Arlington. She creates a plan of care tailored to each client and may use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based methods.
Judith understands the challenges of navigating mental health and seeks to foster a strong and collaborative relationship with all her clients. She invites you to share your experiences and concerns in a safe, supportive environment.
As a career-oriented woman living with lifelong anxiety and attention issues, I understand the unique issues encountered in overco...
As a career-oriented woman living with lifelong anxiety and attention issues, I understand the unique issues encountered in overcoming the day-to-day stress involved in managing the many roles associated with fulfilling personal, family, and career obligations.
Brandy Messiah is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a mission to deliver quality mental health care to individuals and their families by providing a safe, nonjudgmental environment to foster a strong therapeutic alliance with the patient and/or family. Brandy began a nursing career in 2009 as a Registered Nurse (RN) and spent the next 10 years as a bedside nurse in emergency medicine, psychiatry (outpatient programs & inpatient hospitals), long-term intensive care units (ICU), step-down ICU/cardiac/telemetry, home-health, and hospice.
Throughout her nursing career Brandy witnessed the many disparities in the delivery and approach to mental health issues. This led her to develop an intense passion for the mental health population and the specialty of psychiatry. She decided to pursue an advanced degree as a PMHNP to effectively contribute and reach her personal goal to enhance the delivery of the mental health care to assist patients/families in better management and outcomes associated with mental health conditions.
Brandy thoroughly enjoys direct patient care and values the therapeutic relationship between patient/family and provider as the foundation to success in outpatient psychiatry. In this relationship, she will be able to provide you with the relevant education and resources, and better assist you in your own, unique journey in the recovery and healing process.
I work with adults of all ages and have had experience with adolescents and couple relationships with a large variety of mental he...
I work with adults of all ages and have had experience with adolescents and couple relationships with a large variety of mental health or life concerns. I understand the difficulties that can come with life and am passionate about helping others learn and grow.
Ronah Strand is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 5 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adults address their life challenges to live more fulfilled lives. Ronah has ample experience working in hospital settings, mental health hospital settings, and private practice settings, thus giving her ample experience specializing in depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, major life transitions, substance use, schizophrenia, bipolar, and more.
Ronah completed her Master of Arts in Counseling at Southwestern Adventist University and her Ph.D. in Psychology at Capella University. She has ample professional experience working in hospital settings, mental health hospital settings, and private practice settings working with a large variety of clients and patients with mental health concerns, life stress, and work stress. This professional experience enables her to provide support and guidance to her clients. Ronah utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy.
We all go through life challenges, and you don’t have to go through them alone. Ronah is here to provide support and is confident that she would be able to guide you on your life journey of healing. Ronah is here to provide new tools that will allow you to cope with your daily struggles. No matter where you are at in your life journey, her hope is to create a safe environment focused on growing and healing. She would be honored to work with you if you are ready to put in the work! Schedule an appointment with her as soon as possible!
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Insomnia therapy is a tailored form of treatment that addresses chronic sleep disturbances, which can include problems with falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing restorative sleep. The goal of Insomnia therapy is to enhance sleep quality, establish healthy sleep routines, and, in turn, improve an individual’s overall well-being by mitigating and reducing the adverse effects of persistent sleep deprivation.
Insomnia therapy combines therapeutic approaches, with a central focus on cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to modify sleep-disrupting thoughts and behaviors, integrating techniques like stimulus control, sleep restriction, and relaxation training. Thriveworks Pflugerville therapists will also emphasize sleep hygiene education and may include mindfulness and relaxation exercises to improve sleep quality, equipping individuals with effective strategies to enhance their sleep and overall well-being.
Common symptoms of insomnia include:
Symptoms of insomnia often look different for everyone; however, there are some warning signs that can signal the need for insomnia therapy. These include feeling anxious about bedtime, bedtimes getting later and later, energy peaking at night rather than during the day, and drastic caffeine consumption in order to stay awake.
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is one of the most effective forms of therapy for treating insomnia, working to modify sleep-disrupting thoughts and behaviors through strategies like sleep hygiene and sleep restriction.
Insomnia therapy at Thriveworks Pflugerville is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The duration of insomnia therapy can vary based on the individual’s needs and progress in treatment. Typically, it involves a short series of sessions over a few weeks to a couple of months, with the number and length of sessions decided in consultation with the therapist. Some experience better sleep within this time, while others choose longer therapy to address complex sleep issues or maintain good sleep habits.
Many people start to see improvements in their sleep patterns after about two to three weeks of CBT-I. However, the duration and effectiveness will differ for everyone, so don’t worry if it takes a bit longer to have a strong effect.
Insomnia has many negative effects in people’s lives. People who suffer from insomnia can experience:
Anyone who suffers from insomnia knows how these effects can make their daily life harder. Low productivity at work, strain on friends and family, and even depression can affect any person who suffers from insomnia.
Counselors at Pflugerville, TX take a holistic approach. We want to give you the practical tools you need to sleep better and help you work through anything that may be causing sleep disturbances. Insomnia counseling is not a quick fix, but it is a thorough approach that has helped many regain a good night’s sleep.
When you schedule an appointment for insomnia counseling at Pflugerville, TX, you are no longer alone in your battle against drowsiness and irritability. Our professionals take the time to get to know you. Because each case of insomnia is unique, we do not treat insomnia in general, but your specific sleep deprivation problems.
How do we go about it?
Our therapists take time to explore the beliefs and behaviors that may be affecting your sleep.
Our professionals are trained and experienced in guiding their clients toward overcoming beliefs or habits that are in the way of the rest they need. We go deep, looking at what may be causing the insomnia.
During insomnia counseling in Pflugerville, TX our therapists and clients may explore unaddressed stress and anxiety that may be disturbing your sleep. Our professionals know that addressing a symptom without addressing the cause might lead to recurrence. We help our clients examine life events and stressors that could be causing insomnia.
We also have helped clients make a sleep plan—practical steps they can take that may lead to a better night’s sleep. A sleep plan may include working with your counselor to…
Would you like help making these life adjustments? Pflugerville, TX counselors have helped many of their clients make the changes they need for a better night’s sleep.
Living with insomnia is hard enough. Scheduling your first appointment with a trained therapist at Pflugerville, TX should be easy. Call today.
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Pflugerville is located on S A.W. Grimes Blvd. in the Cambridge Heights area. There are other medical offices surrounding our office, including Tallgrass Professional Medical Center and Martin Nelson Endodontic Group.
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