Amaka Iheaka

I am Amaka Iheaka, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 8 years of inpatient mental health experience. My path in mental health began as a mental health worker and progressed through nursing and leadership roles, including charge nurse and house supervisor. That's given me broad experience with a wide range of mental health needs. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and veterans from diverse backgrounds and provide comprehensive initial psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and psychotherapy. My treatment areas include anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, PTSD, trauma, grief, stress, and relationship and family concerns, with an interest in women's mental health. I'm passionate about helping people understand their mental health and feel empowered to take an active role in their care.

I believe the best outcomes happen when we work together as a team. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and centered around you as an individual. I recognize that your experiences, values, cultures, and goals are unique, and I strive to create a welcoming, non-judgmental space where you feel heard and comfortable being yourself. I believe in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms or diagnosis. Whether we are discussing therapy, medication management, coping skills, or lifestyle changes, I want you to understand your options and have a voice in your treatment. We will work together at a pace that feels right for you, building awareness of patterns and triggers, exploring underlying factors that may be affecting your well-being, and developing a personalized plan that supports your goals. My priority is for you to feel informed, supported, and actively involved in every step of your care.

During your first session, you can expect a safe, supportive space where you'll be heard with compassion and without judgment. I'll take time to understand what brought you in, how things affect your day-to-day, and what you hope to achieve. We will review your history, current symptoms, medications, and other factors, and start noticing patterns or triggers. I'll explain options and answer your questions, and together we'll begin shaping a personalized plan that fits your goals. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, understood, supported, hopeful, and clear about the next steps.