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Chinyere Uzoukwu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

As a psychiatric mental health provider with over four years of experience and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student, clients should know that I bring a wealth of clinical expertise and a commitment to ongoing professional development to our sessions. I offer a warm space for people navigating stress, emotional ups and downs, and hard patterns. My approach is holistic and deeply person-centered: we look at your whole story, honor your culture and preferences, and make decisions together. I bring research into care without losing sight of the personin front of me. You can expect thoughtful support, not a one-size-fits-all plan.

My approach to therapy

I invite reflection and gentle exploration, helping us notice how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. We build insight without pressure. I’ll share practical ways to manage stress, steady emotions, and respond to triggers. We’ll shape these tools around your daily life—not like another list of things you’re supposed to do. We go at your own pace.

What you can expect from me

I hope you leave with a clearer understanding of what you’re facing, a plan that reflects your needs and preferences, and skills you can use when life feels hard. I’ll meet you with compassion and respect, celebrate every small step, and adjust our approach as you grow. You don’t have to figure everything out at once; we’ll build on what’s working, together.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Walden University
  • License type
    APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Maryland)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Sleep disorder, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Transpersonal, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Exposure Response Prevention, Behavior Modification
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English, Igbo, Hebrew