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Nkechinyere Iwuorisha(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Texas
ADHD- Anxiety - Depression-Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)-Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)- Trauma-
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Professional statement

Nkechinyere Iwuorisha is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Texas. She began her academic career with an associate degree in health science and later got her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She completed clinical rotations at several renowned healthcare institutions in the Houston area.

Moreover, she pursued a Master of Science in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, focusing on care across the lifespan. As an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, she provides holistic care to support healing, social adaptability, and daily functioning. Her clinical interests include treating mood disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, DMDD, and schizophrenia in children, adolescents, and adults.

She values working collaboratively with healthcare professionals to deliver quality mental health care. She is especially committed to helping underserved populations access and navigate the complexities of the healthcare system, promoting wellness, and improving lives through personalized support.


Message to clients

As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I am here to support you every step of the way. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges, I will listen carefully to your concerns and work with you to create a treatment plan that fits your unique needs.

At MAVA Behavioral Health, I provide care that looks at the whole person—mind, body, and environment—to help you heal, feel better, and improve your day-to-day life. Similarly, your comfort, privacy, and trust are very important to me, and everything we discuss will remain completely confidential.

Additionally, I specialize in treating adults, adolescents, and children with conditions such as mood disorders, bipolar disorder, ADHD, schizophrenia, and more. I also enjoy working with other healthcare professionals to ensure you get the best care possible. My goal is to help you feel understood, supported, and ready to take on life with confidence and peace of mind.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 7 years


Walden University, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), 2019

Licensure

Texas: AP144371

Supervisor: Henry Chavez Cuffaro(MD R0206)


Languages

English

Specialties

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

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

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - Reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts and rituals by gradually building comfort and confidence facing difficult fears, thoughts, and emotions

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • All Savers Insurance Company
  • Allegiance
  • Ambetter
  • Amerigroup
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Beacon Health Options
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Carelon
  • Cigna
  • Coventry Health
  • Devoted Health
  • Evernorth
  • First Health
  • GEHA
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Humana
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan or PHCS
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Superior HealthPlan
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • Tricare
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • Wellcare Health Plans

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$350 (60min)

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