Psychiatry in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Chinenye Nwachukwu, Nurse Practitioner
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 18-74
Appointments: In-office only. Telehealth not available
Manages Medications: Yes
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Chinenye Nwachukwu, MSN, PMHNP
Specializes In:
Chinenye Nwachukwu, PMHNP, helps adults across Pennsylvania manage complex mental health and substance use challenges while promoting overall well-being. At LifeStance Health, she provides medication management and support for clients navigating conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. Serving communities throughout PA, Chinenye focuses on delivering personalized care that empowers clients to regain stability, develop healthy coping strategies, and achieve meaningful improvements in their daily lives.
She is particularly passionate about supporting clients who are recently discharged from psychiatric hospitals and assisting with disability paperwork, helping them navigate transitions and advocate for their needs. Chinenye integrates evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, to optimize treatment outcomes. She works with men, women, and clients on the autism spectrum, providing a compassionate and affirming environment where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to engage fully in their treatment.
Chinenye emphasizes a holistic approach that considers both mental health and medical factors, tailoring treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each individual. She collaborates with therapists, primary care providers, and relevant community resources when appropriate to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care. Her practice prioritizes transparency, shared decision-making, and practical strategies that promote long-term mental wellness.
Outside of her professional work, Chinenye enjoys spending time with her family, cherishing moments of connection and support that inspire her dedication to client care.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 18-74
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression/feeling down
- Intense mood changes
- Self-esteem
- Alcohol use
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Autism: generally independent
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Conditions caused by stress
- Dementia & memory issues
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Drug/substance use
- Empty nesters
- Fertility
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- Gender identity
- Grief & loss
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Hallucinations
- Hoarding
- Immigration/cultural status
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Racial identity
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Allied Trades Assistance Program
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Highmark Blue Shield
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- SVCMC US Family Health Plan
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Languages
- English
Education
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WALDEN UNIVERSITY
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Chinenye Nwachukwu. You can also call 717-740-6771 to have someone assist you.
Chinenye Nwachukwu generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 717-740-6771 to find out Chinenye Nwachukwu'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 Chinenye Nwachukwu:
- Aetna
- Allied Trades Assistance Program
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Highmark Blue Shield
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- SVCMC US Family Health Plan
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 717-740-6771 to see how we can help.
Yes, Chinenye Nwachukwu is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Chinenye Nwachukwu works at:
Chinenye Nwachukwu only offers in-office visits at this time. To find a provider in your area that offers online telehealth visits, please call us at 717-740-6771 or search our provider directory.
Yes, Chinenye Nwachukwu is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: