Dr. Priscilla Ohuoha, LMSW

Dr. Priscilla Ohuoha, LMSW

Psychotherapist
MD
With more than 15 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families, Dr. Priscilla Ohuoha brings a thoughtful, compassionate, and highly experienced approach to therapy. She specializes in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, life stressors, and emotional challenges that impact daily functioning and overall well-being. Dr. Ohuoha believes therapy should be a place where people feel welcomed, understood, and supported—not judged. Her approach centers on meeting clients exactly where they are while helping them move toward healing, growth, and emotional stability. She is passionate about educating clients on the importance of mental health care and empowering them to become active participants in their healing journey. Her extensive professional background spans mental health counseling, healthcare leadership, public health, education, and behavioral health consultation. She has provided individual and group therapy, grief counseling, marital support, workplace consultation, substance use treatment, and care for individuals experiencing co-occurring mental health concerns and dual diagnoses. She has also contributed to national behavioral health initiatives and public health programs, bringing a broad understanding of the many factors that influence emotional wellness. Dr. Ohuoha holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, a Master of Social Work from Howard University, and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. Her educational background and leadership experience allow her to integrate clinical care with a deeper understanding of personal, family, community, and systemic influences on mental health. Clients often appreciate Dr. Ohuoha for her calm presence, insight, and ability to help them feel both safe and empowered. She combines empathy with practical strategies that support lasting change and personal growth
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About Dr. Priscilla Ohuoha

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Relational
Strength-Based
Psychodynamic
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Priscilla Ohuoha

With more than 15 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families, Dr. Priscilla Ohuoha brings a thoughtful, compassionate, and highly experienced approach to therapy. She specializes in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, life stressors, and emotional challenges that impact daily functioning and overall well-being. Dr. Ohuoha believes therapy should be a place where people feel welcomed, understood, and supported—not judged. Her approach centers on meeting clients exactly where they are while helping them move toward healing, growth, and emotional stability. She is passionate about educating clients on the importance of mental health care and empowering them to become active participants in their healing journey. Her extensive professional background spans mental health counseling, healthcare leadership, public health, education, and behavioral health consultation. She has provided individual and group therapy, grief counseling, marital support, workplace consultation, substance use treatment, and care for individuals experiencing co-occurring mental health concerns and dual diagnoses. She has also contributed to national behavioral health initiatives and public health programs, bringing a broad understanding of the many factors that influence emotional wellness. Dr. Ohuoha holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, a Master of Social Work from Howard University, and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. Her educational background and leadership experience allow her to integrate clinical care with a deeper understanding of personal, family, community, and systemic influences on mental health. Clients often appreciate Dr. Ohuoha for her calm presence, insight, and ability to help them feel both safe and empowered. She combines empathy with practical strategies that support lasting change and personal growth

What should a new client know about working with you?

Life can feel heavy sometimes, and carrying it alone can be exhausting. Whether you are facing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship struggles, or simply trying to find your way through a difficult season, Dr. Ohuoha offers a space where your experiences matter. Her goal is not only to help you feel better—but to help you feel stronger, more hopeful, and more connected to the life you want to build.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression
Pain Management Consultation
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Psychosexual Evaluation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Young Adult Issues
Depression
Pain Management Consultation
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Psychosexual Evaluation

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Howard University, Master's in Social Work
  • Nova Southeastern University (Doctorate)
  • Howard University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1427710813

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What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Priscilla Ohuoha?

Dr. Priscilla Ohuoha frequently sees patients for Depression, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Priscilla Ohuoha on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Priscilla Ohuoha speak?

Dr. Priscilla Ohuoha speaks English.

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