Helping Children, Teens, and Families Heal, Grow, and Thrive!

Triple-Board-Certified Child, Adolescent, Addiction & General Adult Psychiatrist

Dr. Onigu-Otite (“Dr. Otite”) received her medical degree from the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. She completed her General Psychiatry residency and a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, followed by an Addiction Psychiatry fellowship at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

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Dr. Otite began her academic career as an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University, where she also served as Medical Director of the Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. In July 2014, she joined the faculty at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where she is now a Full Professor and dedicated medical educator, committed to advancing the field of child and adolescent mental health and addiction science through clinical innovation, teaching, research, and mentorship.

Expertise & Approach

Dr. Otite is triple-board-certified in:

• Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

• Addiction Psychiatry

• General Adult Psychiatry

She brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, academic leadership, and compassionate care to every family she serves. Her work is rooted in a biopsychosocial model that considers the whole child—biological, psychological, and social factors.

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Dr. Otite is dedicated to helping children, teens, and young adults heal, grow, and thrive. She partners closely with parents, schools, and other health providers to create personalized treatment plans that combine evidence-based medicine with a deep respect for the family’s role in healing.

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At SunRise Child Psychiatry Clinic, Dr. Otite provides comprehensive, family-centered care in a safe and supportive environment. Families know her not only for her expertise but also for her warmth, approachability, and commitment to each child’s long-term well-being.

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Licensure & Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Certifications:

• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

• Addiction Psychiatry

• General Adult Psychiatry

State Medical Licenses:

• Texas

• Maryland