Cigal N. Okojie, PMHNP, APRN

  • Psychiatry
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Cigal N. Okojie

Locations

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

About me

My journey into psychiatric nursing began with a deep desire to support people through emotional challenges. Witnessing the healing power of empathy and presence inspired me to focus on mental health, where I could truly make a difference. I believe that care works best as a partnership. I bring clinical experience, and patients share their unique perspectives. Together, we explore what recovery and wellness can look like for them.

Compassion and respect guide every step I take. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space for open patient communication. My goal is to address immediate concerns and empower patients for their continued health.

I approach each day with kindness, hoping to offer comfort and understanding to those I meet. Working side by side, we can uncover what helps them move forward. It is a privilege to walk alongside others as they build confidence and resilience. This work is more than a job—it’s a calling that I take to heart.

Specialties

  • Psychiatry

Areas of focus

  • Crisis psychiatry and emergency mental health
  • Mood, anxiety, and personality disorders
  • Trauma-focused care, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD (CPTSD)
  • Dual diagnosis and substance-related psychiatric conditions
  • Perinatal psychiatry

Year joined

  • 2025

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Education

Graduate

  • PMHNP, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, 2025

Board certification

  • APRN, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, 2025