Claudia Okyere, PMHNP is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Highland Medical, Psychiatry where she provides telepsych services.  She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Ghana-Legon in Accra Ghana and her Master of Science in Psychiatric Mental Health from the CUNY Hunter in New York, NY.  Claudia is certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention and has practiced nursing predominantly in inpatient and outpatient behavior health settings. 
 As a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in telehealth, she is committed to providing accessible and high-quality mental health care. Her journey in telepsychiatry began with a passion for breaking down barriers to mental health services, ensuring that individuals, regardless of location, receive the support they need. Her approach integrates evidence-based practices with a personalized touch, recognizing that each patient’s journey is unique. She is dedicated to continuing her mission of making mental health care more accessible and effective through the innovative use of telehealth. Her professional philosophy centers around holistic care, focusing not only on symptom management but also on improving overall well-being. She works collaboratively with patients to develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate medication management, psychotherapy, and lifestyle modifications.