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Dr. Stella Essien

Psychiatric Mental Health NP(She)
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Anger management
  • Medication management, Family therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello, I’m Dr. Stella Essien, Welcome!

As a dual board-certified Nurse Practitioner (FNP & PMHNP), I have a passion for compassionate, equitable, and accessible mental health care practice that brings evidence-based, person-centered services to individuals and families across Minnesota.

Whether you're navigating anxiety, or addiction recovery, depression, or stress, I am here to support your path forward with warmth, professionalism, and purpose.

My approach to therapy

My approach is care of the whole person, not just the disease. We will work as a team and together develop a treatment plan that works best for you.

What you can expect from me

We begin with a warm welcome and introduction that includes active listening that allows you to share your story and your expectations. I have a responsibility to create an atmosphere that is inviting, warm and friendly

More about Dr. Essien

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), at Briar Cliff University Iowa

License type: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Certification: Dual Board Certified, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C), and

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).

Gender: Female

Ethnicity: Black

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Concordia University, DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) at Briar Cliff University
  • License type
    APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Minnesota)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, 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

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Anger management
  • More specialties
    Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Behavioral
  • Care types
    Medication management, Family therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Seniors, Children
  • Languages
    English