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Psychiatry in Lawrenceville, Georgia Richard Onoja, 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

Richard Onoja, Nurse Practitioner

Richard Onoja, DNP, PMHNP

Specializes In:

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Hallucinations
Intense mood changes
Panic attacks
Psychosis/issues with reality
Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
Stress management
Unusual thoughts or beliefs
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Richard Onoja, DNP, PMHNP-BC Richard Onoja is a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Georgia and has been practicing since 2018. He has a Bachelor of Nursing from Kennesaw State University, a Post-Masters Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health from Georgia State University, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Augusta University. Richard is passionate about helping clients move toward better perceptions of themselves. He utilizes compassion; affirmation of individual belief system; academic understanding of chemical brain functions; and evidence-based research to empower clients. His practice includes prescription of medications, making recommendations for appropriate therapy and guiding clients toward alternative pathways for dealing with life stressors. In his spare time, Richard enjoys hiking, gardening, soccer, and traveling.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Psychiatry/Medication Management

Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Hallucinations
  • Intense mood changes
  • Panic attacks
  • Psychosis/issues with reality
  • Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
  • Stress management
  • Unusual thoughts or beliefs
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol use
  • Anger issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Autism: generally independent
  • Career & work issues
  • Conditions caused by stress
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Detachment/disconnection
  • Dissociative disorders
  • Drug/substance use
  • Eating issues: binging
  • Eating issues: food deprivation
  • Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
  • Grief & loss
  • Hair pulling & skin picking
  • Intellectual challenges: generally independent
  • Men's health/issues
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Phobias
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unhealthy eating habits

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Augusta University

  • Georgia State University

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My experience with LifeStance has been nothing but amazing ! I have finally found a medication that helps me with my struggles . Richard onoja is amazing ! I must say very patient very kind and understanding ! He doesn’t scan through appts with me he takes his time to listen to me and give me feedback which makes the experience 100% for me . Thank you again
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Candice R.

Candice R.

Mar 28, 2026
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Dr. Onoja is incredibly cautious and caring. This guy is such an AMAZING human!! This has been a challenging journey, but I’m grateful to have someone who truly cares about the overall wellbeing of his patients. Thanks Dr. Onoja
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Tawanda King C.

Tawanda King C.

Feb 14, 2026
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I like the fact my practitioner includes me in my care. He doesn’t dictate what will be done. He gives me information and then I can make a decision. Makes me feel in control of my own decisions regarding my mental health
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Laura T.

Laura T.

Apr 07, 2026
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Richard Onoja has helped us so much with our son’s issue. He knows his business, he is patient, and he goes beyond. We are not just a number and he cares. We have seen excellent results since we started using him.
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Mary D.

Mary D.

May 29, 2026
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The doctor spent adequate time with me, discussed different medications with me, and answered my questions.
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Heather H.

Heather H.

Jan 13, 2026
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Always ask the right questions and makes the right adjustments. The best I've had for my condition
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Jun 17, 2025
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