At Innerspace Counseling, we are committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate, and individualized mental health care for children, teens, and adults. To further this mission, we are excited to welcome two esteemed medical providers: Dr. Elizabeth Lobel, MD, and Dr. Gloria Akunna, DNP, PMHNP-BC, APN. Their extensive experience in psychiatric care and medication counseling will enhance our ability to offer personalized treatment plans within our mental health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP).

Dr. Lobel and Dr. Akunna specialize in evaluating and managing medications to support individuals struggling with mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, or any other mental health concerns. They join our dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner, Ololade "Lola" Ekwere, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC. Their role is essential in ensuring that patients receive the appropriate medical support while also benefiting from the therapy and structured treatment programs provided in our intensive outpatient and partial care programs.

Meet Our New Medical Providers

Dr. Elizabeth Lobel, MD – Medical Director

Dr. Elizabeth Lobel is a double board-certified psychiatrist specializing in child, adolescent, and adult mental health. With over a decade of experience across private practice, hospital-based clinics, community health centers, and telepsychiatry, Dr. Lobel brings a holistic and patient-centered approach to psychiatric care.

Dr. Lobel's passion for psychiatry began early. "I knew I wanted to be a child psychiatrist when I was 13," she shares. "I love talking to people and getting to know them. I am fascinated by how our bodies work, especially the brain." This curiosity led her to pursue extensive training in mental health, with specialized expertise in early childhood and peripartum mental health. She works closely with patients and their families to develop treatment plans tailored to their unique needs, ensuring that each individual receives personalized, evidence-based care.

Her expertise extends to medication counseling for a wide range of mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, and ADHD. She collaborates closely with therapists and counselors at Innerspace Counseling, integrating medication management with therapeutic interventions such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Ololade "Lola" Ekwere, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, shares, "One thing I admire about Innerspace Counseling is the strong sense of teamwork and cohesion. Everyone collaborates to ensure the best care for the patients. Dr. Lobel is passionate about her role, highly thorough, and supportive."

At Innerspace Counseling, we believe that effective mental health care involves both psychiatric support and structured therapy. Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) provide a comprehensive approach that integrates medication counseling with individual and group therapy.

Through close collaboration between our psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, and counselors, we ensure that every patient receives a well-rounded treatment plan. While our prescribers oversee medication counseling, our clinical team delivers therapy, DBT skills training, and CBT interventions to help individuals develop long-term coping mechanisms and emotional resilience.

This multidisciplinary approach is particularly beneficial for individuals experiencing severe mental health issues, such as suicidal thoughts, mood disorders, and chronic anxiety or depression. By addressing both the biological and psychological aspects of mental health, we help individuals achieve stability, growth, and long-term well-being.

 

Source: prnewswire.com

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