Faith Ogala

Faith Ogala, NP, PMHNP-BC, is an experienced and compassionate mental health nurse practitioner. Faith graduated with her bachelor's degree from Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas. She then continued her education, earning a master's degree in psychiatric nursing from Walden University. She is board-certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Faith brings forth multidisciplinary outpatient clinic experience designed to meet the psychological and psychiatric needs of her clients. Faith will explain the benefits and side effects when suggesting medication so clients can make informed decisions.

My approach

Applying the evidence-based practice of Pharmacogenetic-Directed Prescribing of Psychotropic Medications (PREDICT PSYMEDS), Faith offers safety benefits in pharmacogenomics testing to improve adherence and avoid suboptimal or harmful side effects treatment. Faith uses evidenced-based Psych psychotherapeutic and Eclectic Psychotherapeutic approaches for Adults, Children, and Adolescents needing consultation for diagnosis and treatment of complex disorders.

My focus

Faith's experience allows her to provide medication-assisted treatment plans for various mental health conditions, including complex disorders of Sleep, Anxiety, Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity, Bipolar Disorder, Dementias, Personality and Brain Syndromes, Schizophrenia, Panic Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Eating Disorders, and Addiction Disorders. As well as those with complicated Grief, Post Traumatic Disorder, and Despair in retirement.

My communication style

Faith is empathetic, knowledgeable, and patient. She takes the time to listen to her patients, so they feel heard and understood.

My journey to mental healthcare

Working in the mental health field provides me the opportunities to give others life-changing support. I am able to offer compassion, inspire hope, and teach the skills needed to overcome challenges. I work with people of all ages on issues such as stress, trauma, or self-esteem. What drives me to do this work is the joy of chipping away the stigma surrounding mental health by providing education to my clients and seeing them thrive.

My goals for you

I work with clients who may be struggling with their mental health. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter.

My first session with you

Feeling anxious about seeing a provider is a common feeling, but don’t let those fears interfere with you getting the help and treatment that you deserve and need. Having a general understanding of what kinds of questions will be asked and topics that will be discussed can definitely alleviate some of your concerns and make you feel more comfortable at your first appointment. I ask general questions about your mental and physical health. I will want to know about your family history and health. After talking about your health, we will then dive into your reasons for your visit. I always rely on evidence-based practice in arriving at treatment plans for my clients. I provide unique person-centered mental health services to children, adults, and elderly populations with complex disorders.