I am a board certified, doctoral prepared psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I completed my post graduate training at National University in Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice from Azusa Pacific University in 2018 and my Nurse Practitioner certificate from National University in 2019. I graduated from California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) master’s program in 2014 with majors in Nurse Education and Advanced Community/Public health and I have been a faculty at CSUSB since 2014. I have extensive training in post-traumatic stress disorder at VA Long Beach Healthcare System and a certified Trauma-Informed specialist. Client-focused care, diagnose and administer psychotherapeutic treatments and or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. My expertise lies in the ability to provide quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services including medication-assisted treatment in combination with counseling for chemical dependency and substance use disorders. My role is multidimensional, including educator, mental health advocate, and therapist.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

The first session, a psychiatric evaluation, usually lasts between 45 to 60 minutes. We will start with brief introductions. Getting to know the client is imperative for client-focused care. Expect questions about mental and physical health as well as family history. This will be followed by questions about symptoms, specific concerns and challenges the patient is experiencing. A hypothesis as to what the problem is (ie - a diagnosis) will follow. Baseline labs, EKG or medical reports maybe requested as appropriate. Medication maybe prescribed to treat the problem. Therapy maybe recommended as appropriate.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

As a PMHNP for several years, my knowledge base, effective communication and collaboration skills are tools that I have inculcated in my practice to bring healing to patients who have had traumatic and stressful life experiences.

About Dr. Reri Uku