

Find compassionate mental health support in Springfield covered by Cigna on Headway's platform. With copays ranging from $0-$25 per session, you can connect with experienced providers who offer flexible scheduling and free intake calls to help you start your care journey.
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 9.7 mi away • Ridgewood, NJ
Dr. Zaidi is Triple Board Certified in Psychiatry/Neurology, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. He has encompassed more than thirty years of extensive and diverse experience in the field of Child, Adolescent & Family Psychiatry. Dr. Zaidi was responsible for the management of a Monmouth Medical Center Children’s Crisis Intervention Service staff and operations; establishing patient services for adolescents, including day and overnight hospitalization; and supervision of multidisciplinary staff in various settings. Dr. Zaidi served as a Clinical Assistant Professor within the Department of Psychiatry at the Drexel School of Medicine. As a Site Director for Psychiatry, he provided supervision and training of medical students and pediatric residents on rotation at Monmouth Medical Center for Drexel School of Medicine and the Physicians Assistants Program from UMDNJ and Seton Hall. Dr. Zaidi has seen children, adolescents, and adults in private practice for over a decade. Dr. Zaidi is certified by the Board of Education to conduct psychiatric evaluations for school districts for Monmouth and surrounding counties.
I am committed to providing a safe, supportive space for healing and growth. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with trauma-focused training, I bring a compassionate, strengths-based approach tailored to each client’s unique journey. I value authenticity, patience, and resilience, working collaboratively to achieve your goals. Above all, you are not alone, and I am here to support you every step of the way.
I am Dr. Obinna Ezealor, DNP, PMHNP‐BC, a psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 12 years of clinical experience across inpatient, outpatient, and long‐term psychiatric settings. My work spans general and addiction psychiatry, and I have extensive experience supporting individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and individualized. I believe every client deserves care that honors their story, strengths, and goals.
This provider only conducts psychiatric evaluation and prescribes medications
My ideal client is someone wrestling with feelings of shame, guilt, and a lack of authenticity. They may be navigating societal pressures or personal challenges that keep them from embracing who they are fully. Often, they feel held back by the weight of living up to others' expectations and yearn for a life where they can be unapologetically themselves. They want a space to explore and validate their lived experiences, uncover their genuine self, and build a life that feels both radically authentic and fulfilling.
Advanced Practice Nurse.
Master' of Science in Nursing.
Specialty: Psychiatric/Mental Health.
Treatment: Children, Adolescents, and Adults.



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