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Biography
"Dr. Similade Adetunji, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who provides compassionate, evidence-based care across the lifespan. She treats a broad range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and perinatal mental health. With dual certification as a psychiatric and family nurse practitioner, Dr. Adetunji brings a holistic, integrated lens to care—offering support that honors both physical and emotional well-being.
She draws from CBT, motivational interviewing, and psychoeducation to help clients build insight and resilience, while fostering a warm, collaborative relationship rooted in cultural humility and trust. Dr. Adetunji is especially passionate about increasing access to quality mental health care in underserved and rural communities. Outside of work, she enjoys swimming, traveling, and spending time with her family."
Brightside offerings
MedicationTeen Medication
Clinical Focus Areas
ADHDAnxiety DisordersBipolar DisorderBorderline Personality (BPD)DepressionObsessive-Compulsive (OCD)PostpartumPregnancyPrenatalSleep or InsomniaTesting and Evaluation
Languages
English
Identity
Female
Culture & faith
African AmericanBicultural / Multicultural PeopleChristianityDiasporic or Black Culture
Community & allyship
Chronic IllnessImmigrantsLGBTQ+Men's Mental HealthPeople with DisabilitiesSingle MothersSurvivors of Trauma and AbuseVeteransWomen
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Psychiatry
