Octavia N Manuel-Wright, Nurse Practitioner

Octavia Manuel-Wright, PMHNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who helps teens and adults in Wisconsin navigate life’s challenges through personalized, compassionate care. She specializes in medication management for individuals ages 11 and older, offering support for those experiencing anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders. Her clinical approach blends evidence-based practices with a commitment to meeting each patient where they are in their mental health journey. At LifeStance Health, Octavia is especially passionate about treating substance abuse, postpartum depression and anxiety, and general anxiety disorders. She understands the deep emotional and physical toll these conditions can take, and she partners with patients to create treatment plans that restore balance and foster resilience. Her focus on comprehensive psychiatric care includes supporting individuals coping with trauma, grief, and sleep-related challenges. In addition to her primary specialties, Octavia works closely with individuals across diverse populations, including those within the LGBTQ+ community, people with autism spectrum or developmental disorders, and individuals connected to the military or foster care systems. Her services include medication management, gender-affirming medical readiness evaluations, and mindfulness-based strategies, ensuring that care is inclusive, affirming, and tailored to each individual’s needs. Outside of her clinical work, Octavia enjoys traveling and exploring new cultures.