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Dr. Akuchinyere Ikem

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression
  • Medication management, Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner with over 14 years of experience in behavioral and psychiatric nursing. My background includes advanced training in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication management and supportive psychotherapy.

I work with Adolescents and Adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, insomnia, stress, emotional and behavioral concerns. My goal is to provide compassionate, respectful and individualized care to clients and help them to understand their symptoms and feel confident in their treatment journey.

My approach to therapy

My approach to care is holistic, direct, collaborative patient- centered, evidence based and solution- oriented. To understand client’s concerns, life experiences, strengths and treatment goals before developing a personalized plan of care.

What you can expect from me

Creating a welcoming and non judgmental environment where client speak openly about their experiences. I will review their current concerns symptoms, medical and psychiatric hx, daily functioning, relationship and treatment goals. Together we can discuss possible diagnosis and treatment options and develop a plan that feels appropriate and manageable for you .

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Direct, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) at Capella University, Post Masters Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health NP at Mount Saint Mary College
  • License type
    NP (Nurse Practitioner) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Strategic Family Therapy, Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders, Behavior Management, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Behavior Modification, Psychoanalytic, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Seeking Safety, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Structural Family, Trauma Focused CBT, Behavioral, Play, Psychoeducational Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Medication management, Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Children, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English