Afi Kpakossou
(She/Her/Hers)
Psychiatric Nurse, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Compassionate telepsychiatry care across North Carolina—same-day appointments for your peace of mind.
Welcome! I’m Afi Kpakossou, PMHNP-BC and owner of Pinnacle Behavioral Health and Wellness. My mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to individuals and families across North Carolina—all from the comfort and privacy of your own home. At Pinnacle, we understand that reaching out for help is a big step. That’s why we offer same-day virtual appointments, a patient-friendly portal, and a holistic, growth-oriented approach to treatment. Whether you’re facing depression, anxiety, ADHD, or other mental health challenges, you’ll receive personalized care tailored to your unique needs and goals. What makes our practice unique? Our commitment to accessibility, our focus on genuine therapeutic relationships, and our expertise in telepsychiatry. We believe mental wellness should be convenient, confidential, and empowering. I look forward to supporting you on your journey to better mental health.
Practice hours (EST)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Manic episodes
- Severe depression
- Self-harming behavior
- Suicidal intent or a plan
- Psychosis (delusions and hallucinations)
- Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
- Suicide attempt
- Eating disorders
- Substance use
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
Reserves times throughout the week for new clients after discharge from the hospital.
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Intimacy Concerns
- Medication Concerns
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Personality
- Paranoid Personality
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychosis
- Schizoaffective
- Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform and Brief Psychosis
- Substance Use
Age groups
- Children (under 10)
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Immigrants
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Behavior Modification
- Individual Therapy
- Medication Management
Treatments
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
- Medication-Assisted Substance Use Treatment
- ADHD Evaluation
- Anger Management
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Medication Management
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$80 — $200per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – North Carolina
- Ambetter – North Carolina
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- Blue Home BCBS of UNC – North Carolina
- Bright HealthCare – North Carolina
- Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance (CBHA) – North Carolina
- Cigna – North Carolina
- First Health – North Carolina
- Humana – North Carolina
- Medicaid – North Carolina
- Medicaid - Carolina Complete Health – North Carolina
- Medicaid - Healthy Blue – North Carolina
- Medicaid - NC Medicaid Direct – North Carolina
- Medicaid - United HealthСare Community Plan – North Carolina
- Medicaid Alliance Behavioral Health Care – North Carolina
- Medicaid AmeriHealth Caritas – North Carolina
- Medicaid Partners Health Management – North Carolina
- Medicaid Trillium Health Resources – North Carolina
- Medicaid Vaya Health – North Carolina
- Medicaid Wellcare – North Carolina
- Medicare – North Carolina
- Military insurance (e.g. TRICARE) – North Carolina
- Optum – North Carolina
- Oscar – North Carolina
- Oxford Health Plan – North Carolina
- Tricare – North Carolina
- UMR – North Carolina
- United HealthCare – North Carolina
- Package pricing
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
Payment methods
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
PMHNP
NCBON
5017332, North Carolina
PMHNP
ANCC
2022031530, North Carolina
MD
34308, North Carolina
Education
Walden University
MS (Master of Science in Nursing), 2022
Focused on advanced psychopharmacology and evidence-based medication management for mental health conditions.