Akhere Gwan is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Akhere sees each patient as a unique individual and considers their holistic circumstances when evaluating their mental health. She sees assessing patients as a process of better understanding their needs. Akhere always discusses different treatment options with patients, creating an individualized care plan that will meet their needs. She sees education and supporting her patients as part of her role. Akhere makes a point to listen and try to understand patients’ needs beyond simply prescribing medication. She sees the decision-making process as collaborative, educating the patient throughout the process as she combines medication and psychotherapy for the best results. Akhere treats anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, insomnia, mood disorders, and other psychiatric and mental health problems.

In her spare time, Akhere enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends. Akhere enjoys working with SohoMD because of the supportive environment and its willingness to go the extra mile to achieve the best outcome for the patient.