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Bernadette is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over 15 years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient mental health care. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and her advanced practice degree in Psychiatric Mental Health from Chamberlain University.
Bernadette provides compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals across the lifespan, treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, and ADHD. She is fluent in English, Nigerian Pidgin, and Igbo, allowing her to serve a diverse patient population effectively.
Deeply committed to reducing mental health stigma and improving access to care within underserved communities, Bernadette emphasizes empathetic, patient-centered care in every interaction. She is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment where patients feel heard and empowered.
Outside of her professional work, Bernadette enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her family.
Telehealth link: doxy.me/bernanp
Supervisor: DR. Penelope Yanni(MD, PHD MD11319)
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure
Bipolar disorder - Developing coping and preventive strategies to stabilize extreme mood swings, including manic and depressive episodes; increasing effective strategies to regulate emotions and maintain a healthy daily routine
Small steps make a big difference. Start by connecting with Bernadette Chukwuezi today.