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DeeDee Chukuka

Psychiatric Mental Health NP(she/her)
2 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Anger management
  • Medication management, Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 5 years of nursing experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I provide compassionate, evidence-based care to patients of all ages, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.

I am passionate about building therapeutic relationships, promoting recovery, preventing suicide, and empowering patients through education and support.

My approach to therapy

My work includes psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, individualized treatment planning, psychotherapy, and medication management for mood disorders, psychotic disorders, developmental disabilities, and chronic mental illness. I am passionate about building therapeutic relationships, promoting recovery, preventing suicide, and empowering patients through education and support.

What you can expect from me

I collaborate with my interdisciplinary team and other inter professionals to deliver holistic care that integrates biological, psychological, and psychosocial factors in an inclusive, accessible environment.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Warm, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Walden University
  • License type
    NP (Nurse Practitioner) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress 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, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Transgender issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Experiential, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Gestalt, Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Psychotic Disorders, Behavior Modification, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Structural Family, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Humanistic, Art Therapy, Play, Psychoanalytic, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Infants / Toddlers, Adults, Adolescents, Children
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    473 East Carnegie Drive STE 200
    San Bernardino, CA 92408