Felicia Ikebude, NP — Psychiatrist in Minnesota

Hi there, I'm Felicia!

I see patients six years of age and older, mostly for the medication management of their psychiatric illnesses. My life and professional experiences have given me the needed tools to care for all my patients with compassion and dignity.

My focus

I see children six years and older, young adults, and older adults with depression, anxiety, ADHD, ADD, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. I am currently accepting new patients.

My approach

Health is creating a balance in the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. I see all my patients as unique beings who must be cared for holistically. Listening and allowing each patient to share their stories allows me the opportunity to serve them better through a shared decision-making approach.

My communication style

I like to hear the patient's history by active listening, note-taking, and paraphrasing to ensure that the patient and I are on the same page. I allow patients to ask questions and consent to the agreed treatment plan.

My journey to mental healthcare

I practice in a safety net hospital, where patients have co-occurring medical and psychiatric diagnoses. I see the difficulties that patients with mental health illnesses go through to get care and find providers. Seeing this gap in care and the need for mental health providers led me to get my certification.

My goals for you

My goal is for you to thrive well with treatment and function as near normal as possible without decompensation of symptoms. Part of my goal-setting is to partner with the patient in decision-making while maintaining mutual respect and trust.

Our first session

Meeting you for the first time is all about getting to know you, how you have been feeling, and how the symptoms have affected your life and day-to-day function. Our first session will allow us to build trust and develop a treatment plan for the future.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian, Interfaith

Expertise

Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

+ 3 more

Types of care

Psychiatry
Medication Management

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English, Yoruba

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nursing Practice from University of Wisconsin and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Family Nurse Practitioner from Metro State University.

Sessions

Video session

60 minutes

Felicia Ikebude