Psychiatry in Arnold, Maryland Obinna Okonkwo, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Licenses: PMHNP, CRNP-PMH
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 11-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: Yes

Obinna Okonkwo, PMHNP, CRNP-PMH
To treat addiction disorder, Obinna uses an evidence-based collaborative care approach to provide individualized treatment to his clients with an addictive disorder. He provides primary prevention of addictive disorders through individual and group addiction prevention education. He considers himself an agent of social change as he is willing to partner with any organization in the community that is advocating to eliminate public stigmatization of the mentally ill person and make mental health services accessible to all. In his spare time, Obinna enjoys writing business policies for organizations, reading, watching epic movies, discussing politics, and attending seminars.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Hoarding
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
- PTSD/Trauma
- School Avoidance
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Somatoform Disorders
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Johns Hopkins Healthcare (JHHC)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Developmental Disabilities
- First Responders
- Head Injuries
- LGBTQIA+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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Walden University
Graduate School | 2021
Minneaplolis, MN, United States
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University of Maryland, University College
Undergraduate | 2018
Largo, MD, United States
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Prince Georges Community College
Undergraduate | 2015
Largo, MD, United States
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Obinna Okonkwo. You can also call 443-679-0577 to have someone assist you.
Obinna Okonkwo generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 443-679-0577 to find out Obinna 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 Obinna Okonkwo:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Johns Hopkins Healthcare (JHHC)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 443-679-0577 to see how we can help.
Yes, Obinna Okonkwo is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Yes, Obinna Okonkwo does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Obinna Okonkwo is currently offering in-office visits.