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Dr. Gloria Akunna

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders
  • Medication management, Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Dr. Gloria is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed in New Jersey. She has over a decade of psychiatric experience working with teens and adults in various settings; including inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, addiction and recovery, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), and intensive outpatient programs (IOP). She provides medication management for anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, eating disorders, psychotic disorders, and other issues.

My approach to therapy

Dr. Gloria will begin with a comprehensive, diagnostic evaluation which is an important first step to finding the right solution for your mental health needs. She will work with you to devise an evidence-based treatment plan that focuses on your unique individual needs and integrates cognitive-behavioral modifications and medication management.

What you can expect from me

You can rest assured that you will be received with warmth and compassionate care.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Open Minded, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) at Chatham College, MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Walden University
  • License type
    APN (Advanced Practice Nurse) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, Quest Behavioral Health, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, Stress management, Maternal mental health, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Behavioral, Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavior Management, Behavior Modification, Psychoeducational Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Locations
    108 Watchung Avenue Unit 140
    Plainfield, NJ 07060
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