Nurse Practitioner Adebola Sonuga Recognized Among the Best in Maryland for Excellence in Psychiatric and Holistic Care
Championing Mental Health Advocacy and Holistic Patient Education
Bowie, MD — Adebola Sonuga, PMHNP-BC, a seasoned mental health nurse practitioner with over 22 years of healthcare experience, has been recognized as one of Maryland’s top nurse practitioners by Best in Maryland magazine. Featured in the 2025 issue, Sonuga is celebrated for her exceptional work in psychiatric mental health and her commitment to holistic, patient-centered care.
Throughout her distinguished career, Sonuga has demonstrated expertise across a variety of clinical settings including acute hospitals, long-term care, and behavioral health facilities. Her current practice focuses on psychiatric mental health, where she manages complex cases involving depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders. She integrates medication management with psychotherapy and supportive counseling, collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive, personalized care.
Sonuga’s passion for mental health advocacy is deeply personal and educationally driven. Inspired by her own family’s experience with chronic illness, she emphasizes the critical importance of preventative care and patient education. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a focus on education at Wharton University, Sonuga aspires to share her knowledge by teaching future healthcare professionals and empowering patients to manage illness through a holistic lens rather than solely relying on medication.
Beyond her clinical duties, Sonuga is an active community leader, regularly hosting educational events on mental health, diabetes, and hypertension. She is affiliated with the Nigerian Nursing Association and the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Sonuga attributes her success to her mentors, notably Mr. Balaji Lakansé, who encouraged her early career development, and her unwavering dedication to patient well-being.
Adebola Sonuga’s recognition by Best in Maryland also includes a profile on FindATopDoc.com and a personalized wall plaque honoring her inclusion. Her story exemplifies the impact compassionate nursing professionals have on transforming mental health care in Maryland and beyond.
Learn More about Adebola Sonuga-Britt:
Through her findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/85023770-Adebola-Sonuga-Britt-Nurse
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