Tochi Nwani, MSN, APRN, ANCC, Psychiatry in Gambrills, Maryland

Tochi Nwani helps adults navigate mental health challenges with a balanced approach that combines compassionate support, evidence-based treatment, and thoughtful medication management. Through LifeStance Health, she serves patients across Maryland and Washington DC who are seeking care for conditions such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, Tochi works collaboratively with each patient to create personalized treatment plans that support emotional well-being, symptom management, and long-term mental health goals. Tochi understands that mental health concerns often affect every aspect of a person’s life, from relationships and work performance to physical health and overall quality of life. She provides a welcoming, judgment-free environment where patients can openly discuss their experiences and feel empowered to take an active role in their care. Her treatment approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles while integrating medication management when appropriate. In addition to her primary areas of focus, she has experience supporting individuals with a variety of other mental health conditions and life challenges. A particular area of passion for Tochi is helping individuals facing alcohol and drug use issues. She recognizes the complex connections between substance use, emotional distress, trauma, and mental health conditions. Through compassionate, individualized care, she helps patients better understand these challenges, develop healthier coping strategies, and work toward meaningful recovery and improved overall wellness. Tochi also works with adults experiencing mood disorders, trauma-related concerns, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, sleep difficulties, and life transitions. She believes that effective psychiatric care involves seeing the whole person, not just the diagnosis, and she strives to help each patient build resilience, confidence, and a stronger sense of well-being. Outside of her clinical practice, Tochi enjoys traveling, discovering new restaurants, spending time with family and friends, listening to music, and prioritizing wellness and self-care. These interests reinforce her belief in the importance of balance, connection, and healthy lifestyle habits as part of overall mental health. Tochi earned her education from Eastern Kentucky University and the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Through LifeStance Health, she is proud to provide psychiatric care and medication management services to adults throughout Maryland.