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Chika Ogbolu is a Double Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. She is known for her excellent communication skills and attention to detail. At Waterside Psychiatry, Chika provides compassionate mental health care for adolescents and adults in and around Hampton Roads, Virginia. She takes an empathetic and scientific approach to address various acute and chronic mental health conditions, all while advocating for high-quality patient care.

Chika offers diagnostic screening services for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) through an online telehealth platform. She has extensive experience managing the behavioral and learning challenges common with attention deficit disorder (ADD) and autism in adolescents and adults. Chika is also available to perform gene testing to new and returning patients. 

Chika earned her Master of Science in Nursing and completed the Family Nurse Practitioners program at George Washington University School of Nursing in Washington, DC. She went on to become a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, graduating from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.

While in school, Chika was a member of the Phi Epsilon chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society. She also remains an active member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).

In addition to her extensive experience as a registered nurse in trauma and critical care settings, Chika has dedicated her time volunteering to underserved communities. She spent time among the Navajo population providing health education and also served in a hypertension and diabetes medical clinic in Ubulu Okiti, Nigeria.

Through listening and thoughtful questioning, I aim to provide you the best care with your questions and concerns at the forefront. The treatment plan is achieved with your consideration and input. I am a provider that listens without judgement who is flexible to meet client needs never insisting on a certain plan. The goal is to reach a plan that you, the client, are comfortable with to ensure compliance and continued care. I pride myself in listening and being empathetic. I feel my experience in several areas of health care allow me to consider not only your mental health, but your overall health. I fell in love with caring for others about 25 years ago and continue to have passion to make a difference. I am a provider who is reachable and pride myself in my involvement and ongoing care between appointments.

My educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Norfolk State university in 2009, a Master’s of science with a focus in education obtained in 2015 from Walden University, and an M.S. in Nursing –Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Virginia Commonwealth University. I offer care based on 12 years of nursing experience in the inpatient and outpatient psychiatry setting, community stabilization. I would describe the approach that I take in caring for clients as holistic, direct, and nonjudgmental while focusing on client centered care. As the child of a military parent I enjoyed exposure to many environments and cultures and believe it has prepared me in my current role. I enjoy working with a diverse group of people and disorders, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar illness, ADHD and other mood disorders. I also the importance of holistic care while promoting physical, mental, and emotional health.

Welcome to Sis Therapy/Already Done LLC, a telehealth psychotherapy practice based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. 

Our licensed clinical social worker, Paula Williams, LCSW, offers an array of compassionate mental health services for people aged 5 and older, including those in the LGBTQ+ community.

Paula helps people manage an array of mental health-related disorders, including substance use disorder (SUD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, anxiety disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and autism. 

She also helps treat bipolar disorder, codependency, borderline personality disorder (BPD), and other personality disorders. 

Paula cares for individuals struggling with past trauma, ongoing stress, women’s issues, and relationship challenges. 

She addresses behavioral issues stemming from oppositional defiance (ODD), antisocial personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), conduct disorder, and similar concerns.

Sis Therapy/Already Done LLC offers adult therapy, pre-adolescent and adolescent therapy, LGBTQ counseling, coping skills, and military support. 

We also provide anger management, aging support, and other solutions to help clients navigate difficult life transitions and body image concerns.

Sis Therapy/Already Done LLC helps clients become the best versions of themselves to achieve a fulfilling, productive, and joy-filled life.

Paula welcomes new and existing clients to Sis Therapy/Already Done LLC. She enjoys helping them transition through difficult experiences and thrive in everyday situations.

Schedule a telehealth evaluation at Sis Therapy/Already Done LLC by calling the office or using the online booking feature today. 

I have enjoyed the privilege of providing care to patients as a nurse for 13 years. I have previous experience in neurosurgery/neurology, making the decision to transition to mental healthcare in 2017. My passion includes assisting patients who have found difficulty finding a provider with whom they can effectively collaborate. I believe every person has the right to access to safe, effective, compassionate behavioral healthcare. My ideal client is every client who is ready to get to work to improve their mental health. Whether you are coping with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia my goal will be to help you understand your diagnosis and investigate the most effective means to help you reach wellness. My approach is highly collaborative, including patient input as well as input from other members of the patient care team. My focus is in reaching a plan that is most comfortable, safe and effective for the patient.