Mariam

Ms Mariam Odu-Onikosi

Professional Nurse

Experienced in treating psychiatric, medical, and emotional issues, I excel in addressing diverse factors contributing to mental disorders. Throughout my career, I've honed effective tools to help individuals, encompassing environmental, sociological, psychological, and physical aspects of well-being.

About Me

I offer support for psychiatric, medical, and emotional issues, knowing mental well-being is complex. I help individuals explore the diverse factors contributing to their challenges. We consider how environmental, sociological, psychological, and physical aspects of your life intertwine. This comprehensive approach provides clarity and tailored strategies. It is ideal for those seeking an integrated path to stability and feeling truly seen.

Approach

My work builds on the idea that multiple life domains shape distress, so sessions focus on mapping patterns across daily routines, relationships, and physical health. In my Dallas office and via secure online visits in English or Yoruba, I pace sessions to fit adolescents, adults, couples, and families, balancing practical check-ins with deeper reflection. You’ll try short skill experiments, gently track bodily cues, and co-create small homework to test what helps with attention, mood, anxiety, or major transitions. This approach fits people seeking clear, context-driven steps toward steady change.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Biofeedback

    A technique that uses sensors to show you real-time data about your body's responses (heart rate, muscle tension, breathing) so you can learn to regulate them.

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  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Mental Health Nursing

    Nursing care specialised in mental health, providing assessment, medication management, and ongoing support for people with psychiatric conditions.

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  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

    A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.

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  • Psychiatry

    A branch of medicine specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, including the prescribing of medication.

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  • Psychopharmacology

    The science and clinical use of medications that affect mood, thinking, and behaviour. A specialist helps determine the right medication and dosage.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Couples
  • Families

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

    Learn more about Eating Disorders

Professional Title:

  • Professional Nurse

    A registered nurse who may work in mental health settings, providing nursing care and support to people with psychological conditions.

Qualifications


Walden University

Oklahoma Baptist University

Registrations


Texas Board of Nursing

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Service Area


Polished Mind Psychiatry

In-person & Online

Dallas, Texas

United States