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Rita Asiegbunam

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Rita is a psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner who has worked in the behavioral health field for over 15 years using professional skills to evaluate and offer excellent patient care using evidence-based practice. Rita enjoys working with a diverse population of children, adolescents, and adults, by helping them feel confident while making sure their mental health goals are met accordingly. She prides herself in putting the care and needs of her patients first.

My approach to therapy

I am experienced in treating a broad range of mental health diagnoses, including ADHD/ADD, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, PTSD, and anger management. In treating Substance Use Disorder, I am a certified MAT- suboxone provider. In every session, I listen carefully to any concerns my patients may have and encourage them to participate in their treatment.

What you can expect from me

Rita believes in providing excellent care to all her patients, and they will walk away from sessions feeling both satisfied and with a new sense of confidence.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Maryville University, MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Maryville University
  • License type
    APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Massachusetts)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Point32 Healthcare, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression
  • More specialties
    OCD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Panic disorders, Maternal mental health, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Children, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, Igbo