About

Meet Akin Ayeni, PMHNP-BC

Life can bring many challenges that impact your mental health, relationships, and overall quality of life. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood instability, trauma, attention difficulties, or feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands, you deserve compassionate, effective support and care.

Akin Ayeni is a board-certified Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for helping individuals achieve stability, clarity, and personal growth through thoughtful medication management and psychotherapy. He has extensive experience treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism spectrum conditions, PTSD, thought disorders, and psychosis. Akin is an LGBTQIA+ affirming provider who believes in empowering individuals to take an active role in their mental health journey.

Akin earned his Master of Science in Nursing from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, Minnesota, and completed his post-master’s certification in Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at the University of Cincinnati, Ohio. He brings over 13 years of experience as a psychiatric nurse and psychiatric nurse practitioner across diverse clinical settings, including inpatient acute care, corrections, state psychiatric hospitals, and outpatient clinics. His work at Fairview Mental Health and Addiction Clinic further strengthened his expertise in treating complex and chronic psychiatric conditions with the goal of symptom reduction, functional improvement, and long-term recovery.

His practice is rooted in cultural competence, affirmation, and evidence-based psychiatric care. Akin is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and safe to share your experiences. He collaborates with teens and adults to develop personalized treatment plans that align with their goals and values.

If you’re curious about how Akin can support your mental health and well-being, you’re invited to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation. This is an opportunity to ask questions, explore your needs, and determine whether working together feels like the right fit. Akin looks forward to partnering with you on your journey toward healing, resilience, and feeling your best.