Psychiatry in Duluth, Georgia Chinyere Okonkwo, Nurse Practitioner
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 18-64
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: Yes
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Chinyere Okonkwo, MSN, PMHNP
Specializes In:
Chinyere Okonkwo is a dual board-certified and experienced Nurse Practitioner in Georgia who has been practicing since 2017. She obtained her Bachelor’s in nursing at Brenau University in 2011. She considered it necessary to further her education as a Family/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 2017 and 2021 respectively as she believes in holistic, and patient centered approach. Chinyere is thorough, culturally competent, empathetic, and attentive to her patients. Her previous experience includes many years working in both acute care settings and state agencies treating patients with both medical and mental health challenges. Chinyere treats Adolescents and Adults. She enjoys working with a wide range of behavioral health issues including Schizophrenia, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, and trauma. Chinyere’s goal is to ensure her patients live a healthier and meaningful lives. In her spare time, Chinyere enjoys singing and walking outside.
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.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- LGBTQ+
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- ADHD
- Anger issues
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Eating issues: binging
- First responder stress
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Hallucinations
- Intense mood changes
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Phobias
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (Southeast)
- 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 East (Humana Military)
Languages
- English
Education
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University Of Texas
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South University
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Chinyere Okonkwo. You can also call 404-999-7971 to have someone assist you.
Chinyere Okonkwo generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 404-999-7971 to find out Chinyere Okonkwo'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 Chinyere Okonkwo:
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (Southeast)
- 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 East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 404-999-7971 to see how we can help.
Yes, Chinyere Okonkwo is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Chinyere Okonkwo works at:
Yes, Chinyere Okonkwo does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Chinyere Okonkwo is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: