Abosede Babalola, Nurse Practitioner
Abosede “Abby” Babalola FPA, PMHNP-BC, is dedicated to fostering optimal mental health in collaboration with her clients. With a rich background in psychiatric nursing, Dr. Babalola combines her extensive experience with a commitment to staying abreast of the latest treatment options. Holding a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of St. Francis and a graduate degree in health administration from the University of Phoenix, Dr. Babalola’s academic prowess is complemented by her genuine passion for patient care. In addition to her academic achievements, Dr. Babalola earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Full Practice Authority APRN, further enhancing her clinical expertise and enabling her to provide the highest level of care to her patients. Specializing in assisting adolescents and adults dealing with a spectrum of mental health challenges including anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, and substance abuse, Dr. Babalola brings a personalized approach to her practice. Drawing from her background in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatry across diverse hospital and community mental health settings, she understands the nuanced needs of her clients. During treatment sessions, Dr. Babalola prioritizes forming a therapeutic alliance with her clients, creating a safe and empathetic space where they can share their experiences and backgrounds without judgment. Fluent in both English and Yoruba, Dr. Babalola ensures that language barriers do not hinder effective communication, allowing her to provide clinical treatment in a manner that is accessible and culturally sensitive. By delving into each client’s unique attributes, abilities, and challenges, Dr. Babalola tailors her recommendations to suit their individual needs, ensuring that each treatment plan is comprehensive and effective. With Dr. Babalola, clients can expect not only professional expertise but also a warm and compassionate approach to mental health care that empowers them to embark on their journey towards wellness with confidence.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 11-64
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression/feeling down
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Intense mood changes
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- PMS & PMDD
- Self-esteem
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Adoption & foster care
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Conditions caused by stress
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Eating issues: binging
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- Fertility
- First responder stress
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Hallucinations
- Hoarding
- Immigration/cultural status
- Learning challenges
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Medical/surgical evaluations
- Men's health/issues
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Premarital counseling
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- Retirement
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Sports performance
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- America's Choice Provider Network
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Guidehealth
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Northwestern (NMPN)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Pathways (Amita Health)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
- Wellcare
- Wellpoint (Unicare/Healthlink)
- Zelis (HFN Network Solutions)
Languages
- English
- Yoruba
Education
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University of St. Francis
New patient?
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Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Abosede Babalola. You can also call 815-214-9079 to have someone assist you.
Abosede Babalola generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 815-214-9079 to find out Abosede Babalola's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Abosede Babalola:
- Aetna
- America's Choice Provider Network
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Guidehealth
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Northwestern (NMPN)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Pathways (Amita Health)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
- Wellcare
- Wellpoint (Unicare/Healthlink)
- Zelis (HFN Network Solutions)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 815-214-9079 to see how we can help.
Yes, Abosede Babalola is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
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Yes, Abosede Babalola does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Abosede Babalola is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Yoruba