Psychiatry in Manhattan Beach, California Onyekwere "Bob"Anyanwu, Nurse Practitioner
Gender Identity: Male (He/Him)
Ages Served: 18-64
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: Yes
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Onyekwere "Bob"Anyanwu, PMHNP-BC
Specializes In:
Onyekwere “Bob” Anyanwu, NP, helps adults across California improve their mental health and overall well-being through compassionate, evidence-based care. He provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management for individuals navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. With a calm and supportive approach, Bob works collaboratively with his patients to develop personalized treatment plans that foster balance, emotional stability, and a renewed sense of purpose.
At LifeStance Health, Bob is dedicated to helping his patients regain control of their mental health by integrating clinical expertise with a patient-centered philosophy. He specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, recognizing how these conditions can deeply affect daily functioning and relationships. Through thoughtful medication management and mindfulness-based interventions, he helps patients develop tools to manage symptoms effectively while encouraging long-term healing and resilience.
Bob’s clinical experience extends to working with complex conditions such as psychosis, eating disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, allowing him to provide nuanced and comprehensive care. He values open communication and ensures that each patient feels heard and understood throughout their treatment journey. His goal is to empower individuals to make meaningful progress toward mental and emotional wellness.
Outside of his professional life, Bob enjoys spending quality time with his family, finding joy and balance in meaningful connections and shared experiences.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 18-64
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- ADHD
- Attention & focus
- Hallucinations
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Conditions caused by stress
- Depression/feeling down
- Eating issues: food deprivation
- Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
- General relationship issues
- Intense mood changes
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Panic attacks
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Premarital counseling
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
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Walden University
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Onyekwere "Bob"Anyanwu. You can also call 424-587-1101 to have someone assist you.
Onyekwere "Bob"Anyanwu generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 424-587-1101 to find out Onyekwere "Bob"Anyanwu's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Onyekwere "Bob"Anyanwu:
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 424-587-1101 to see how we can help.
Yes, Onyekwere "Bob"Anyanwu is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Onyekwere "Bob"Anyanwu works at:
Yes, Onyekwere "Bob"Anyanwu does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Onyekwere "Bob"Anyanwu is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: