About Lakiesha Squirewell, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC
Ms. Squirewell is fascinated by how the mind and brain work. She has a passion for mental health and strives to reduce the stigma of mental illness. In her work, she looks for any small attainable goals for her patients to achieve, recognizing that treatment is a process and may not be obtained overnight. Lakiesha finds a sense of accomplishment when she sees her patients’ struggles lessen, and they slowly make changes to improve their outcomes and lives. Using a holistic approach and evidence-based care, she takes the time to gather a detailed background assessment from each person who she works with, recognizing that the more she knows about their environment the more she can individualize her approach to fit their specific needs.
Education & Certifications
– Master of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC
– Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
– Member of American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
– Member of Healthcare Ministry at Bethel Baptist Church
– Affiliated member of the Piedmont National Black Nurses Association (NBNA)
– Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) and a Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Conditions Treated
- Anxiety Disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Bipolar I & II (w/o psychosis)
- Depression
- Adjustment Disorder
- Feeding & Eating Disorder
- Personality Disorders
- Developmental/Intellectual Disorder (including Autism)
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Drug Use Disorder
- Gambling
- Hoarding
- Sex/Pornography
- Pregnancy/Post-Partum Conditions
- Psychosis
- PTSD/Trauma and Stress Related Disorders
- Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective
- Grief
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Phobias
- Anger
- Irritability
- Treatment Resistant Depression
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Women's Health - Hormonal Imbalance
- Depression with Suicidality
- Depression w/Psychosis
- Severe Bipolar w/Psychosis
- Depressive Disorders
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