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Dr. Barbara Njuguna

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
8 years of experience
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Serenity Psychiatric & Counseling Services is dedicated to promoting mental wellness. Our team of highly experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners is committed to empowering individuals, motivating them to build resilience, overcome challenges, and cultivate hope. We offer comprehensive services that treat mental health conditions and substance use disorders. We can help you in reaching your mental health goals.

My approach to therapy

Our approach involves conducting detailed psychiatric evaluations to understand your unique needs and challenges. We then create personalized treatment plans that are tailored to your specific requirements. Additionally, we offer effective medication management for various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, dissociative disorder, schizophrenia, substance use disorders, and many more.

What you can expect from me

At Serenity, we will provide you with a safe and compassionate environment where you can expect to be treated with the utmost respect, kindness, and empathy. Our focus is to help you achieve your treatment goals, build resilience, and foster hope for a brighter future.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Holistic, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) at Aspen University, MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Washburn University of Topeka
  • License type
    APN (Advanced Practice Nurse) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    Swahili, English
  • Location
    1907 Park Avenue Suite 101 S
    Plainfield, NJ 07080