BraVada Garrett-Akinsanya, Ph.D., LP

Dr. BraVada Garrett-Akinsanya is a licensed clinical psychologist and Executive Director of the African American Child Wellness Institute, a children’s mental health agency dedicated to the research, delivery and coordination of comprehensive wellness strategies for children of African descent. Dr. Akinsanya also serves as the President of Brakins Consulting and Psychological Services, which has the mission of “providing excellent, culturally competent mental health and consultation services that meet the needs of children, adults, families and organizations.” She is the past-president of several professional mental health organizations and has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the profession, including a Presidential Citation from the American Psychological Association. She is recognized by the National Association of Black Psychologists as a Diplomat in the area of African Centered Psychology and is best known for her African-Centered (Murua “re …

Specialties:
ADD/ADHD, Adjustment Problems/Stress, Anger, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Co-Dependency, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Death and Dying, Depression, Disability Issues, Domestic Abuse, Family of Origin Issues, Grief and Loss, Infertility/Fertility, Learning Disabilities

Work Phone:
763-522-0100