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Stella Okoye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Physical health issues, Identity issues, Chronic conditions
  • Medication management, Family therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Stella Okoye is a highly skilled Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with an extensive and diverse background in both primary care and inpatient settings. With a strong commitment to patient-centered care, she has built a reputation for excellence in managing a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions, as well as mental health and substance use disorders, while providing compassionate and holistic support to her patients.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Maryland and completed her Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner at George Washington University. She further advanced her clinical expertise by becoming a Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner through Walden University.

With over 10 years of experience as an advanced practice nurse, Stella brings a comprehensive understanding of patient care across the lifespan, caring for individuals with both physical and mental health needs. Throughout her career, she has remained dedicated to improving patient outcomes through continuous learning and professional development, consistently staying current with evidence-based practices and medical advancements.

Stella is recognized for her approachable demeanor, strong diligence, and unwavering commitment to the health, well-being, and recovery of those she serves.

My approach to therapy

Stella is recognized for her approachable demeanor, strong diligence, and unwavering commitment to the health, well-being, and recovery of those she serves.

What you can expect from me

Stella is recognized for her approachable demeanor, strong diligence, and unwavering commitment to the health, well-being, and recovery of those she serves.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at George Washington University, MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Walden University
  • License type
    APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Maryland)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Physical health issues, Identity issues, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Medication management, Family therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Children, Infants / Toddlers, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English