Obinna Chukwuebuka Okonkwo, PMHNP-BC, MSN, MD

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

“Obinna is very easy to talk to and listened to me. I was there for a specific reason and we were able to discuss my concerns.”

More than 1 year ago

About Obinna Chukwuebuka Okonkwo

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Obinna Chukwuebuka Okonkwo

Obinna Okonkwo is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Maryland who has been practicing since 2021. He earned an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing from Prince George’s Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Maryland University College, and a Master’s in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from Walden University. Mental health disorder is a major healthcare issue in the United States, with nearly one in five U.S. adults living with a mental illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (2022). Obinna pursued his education to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to serve his community by providing early diagnosis and treatment of mental illness to clients in need. His goal is to achieve early remission or reduction of symptoms so clients can function at their best. To treat addiction disorder, Obinna uses an evidence-based collaborative care approach to provide individualized treatment to his clients. He also offers primary prevention of addictive disorders through individual and group addiction prevention education. He considers himself an agent of social change and is willing to partner with any community organization advocating to eliminate public stigmatization of people with mental illness and to 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.

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During the LifeStance onboarding process, we will contact you to collect your payment card information. It’s our policy to collect this information and confirm that it is valid prior to your first appointment so that we can simplify the payment process upon completion of your appointment, especially in the case of a telehealth appointment where the traditional “check-out” process doesn’t occur. Important Note: This provider is not currently bookable for new patients with Medicare or Medicaid coverage.

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Psychiatry Consultation

Sleep Problems

Women's Mental Health Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

New Patient Visit

Office location

Obinna Chukwuebuka Okonkwo, PMHNP-BC, MSN also offers online video visits for patients

Richie Hwy

1511 Ritchie Hwy, Ste 202, Arnold, MD 21012

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Maryland

Education and training

Walden University, Master's in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Prince George’s Community College (Associate's)
University of Maryland (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1235893363

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

5.00

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

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Obinna is very easy to talk to and listened to me. I was there for a specific reason and we were able to discuss my concerns.