Joanna Afolabi, Nurse Practitioner
Joanna Afolabi is a dedicated Nurse Practitioner at LifeStance Health, offering compassionate care to individuals and families across Texas. With a focus on providing medication management and individual therapy, Joanna helps adolescents, adults, and seniors navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Her approach is rooted in a culturally sensitive and person-centered philosophy, empowering clients to achieve emotional well-being and balance in their lives. Joanna is especially passionate about supporting individuals managing complex mental health needs, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, and psychosis. She works diligently to create a safe and welcoming environment where clients can openly address their struggles and develop personalized strategies for healing. Her dedication to evidence-based care ensures that each client receives the most effective treatment tailored to their unique circumstances. In addition to her expertise in mental health, Joanna has extensive experience working with diverse populations, including individuals on the autism spectrum, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and military veterans. She deeply values inclusivity and brings a nuanced understanding of how cultural and developmental factors shape mental health. Joanna’s empathetic approach fosters trust and collaboration, enabling clients to feel supported every step of the way. Outside of her professional life, Joanna enjoys reading, traveling, and watching soccer.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 18-64
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Drug/substance use
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Grief & loss
- Hallucinations
- Hoarding
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other women's health concerns
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- PMS & PMDD
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
- Yoruba
Education
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Walden University
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Bowie State University
New patient?
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Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Joanna Afolabi. You can also call 346-577-9227 to have someone assist you.
Joanna Afolabi generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 346-577-9227 to find out Joanna Afolabi'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 Joanna Afolabi:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 346-577-9227 to see how we can help.
Yes, Joanna Afolabi is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Joanna Afolabi works at:
Yes, Joanna Afolabi does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Joanna Afolabi is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Yoruba