Francisca Onunaku
Dual-Certified Nurse Practitioner Delivering Integrated, Whole-Person Care Francisca “Franckie” Onunaku is a dual-certified adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner (AGNP) and family psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (FPMHNP). She earned her Master of Science in Nursing in adult-gerontology primary care from Ursuline College in 2019. She completed a post-graduate certificate in psychiatric-mental health nursing at the same institution in 2023. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree at Arkansas State University (A-State). Since 2019, Franckie has provided comprehensive primary and mental health care. Her advanced training in both specialties enables her to deliver integrated, evidence-based, whole-person care that addresses each patient’s physical, mental, and emotional health needs. She serves individuals ages 12 and older across the lifespan, including older adults and those receiving end-of-life care.
I am a Primary Care Family practice Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
First session
In our first meeting or session together, we will start with a brief introduction, then we will move into the specific challenges you are facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in the follow-up sessions.
Strengths
With more than 20 years of professional experience, I have developed a comprehensive, client-centered approach to help individuals identify the underlying factors behind their challenges and establish individualized, evidence-informed strategies for improvement. My professional philosophy is grounded in empowerment, respect, and collaborative care. I aim to equip clients with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and resources they need to address barriers, make informed decisions, and achieve sustainable change. I also prioritize client autonomy by actively engaging everyone in shared decision-making and developing appropriate treatment plans aligned with their unique needs, preferences, values, and goals. Through this collaborative approach, I remain committed to promoting measurable outcomes, enhanced well-being, and improved quality of life.
Ideal clients
I am best positioned to serve ages 18 years and above (Early Adults to late Adults) with any type of mental health needs including Anxiety/Depression/Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)/Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)/Substance use Disorders. I do provide Psychotherapy.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Using CBT in my practice has turned dozens of clients with Negative thoughts/behaviors. CBT will be used to recognize how your Thoughts/Feelings/Behaviors influence each other--will then use the CBT Techniques to change the Negative Thoughts/Feelings/Emotions/Behaviors to POSITIVE THOUGHTS/FEELINGS/EMTIONS/BEHAVIORS.
Psychoeducation
I have used Psychoeducation Therapy to Teach clients/family members with different types of mental illnesses to understand the nature of their illnesses: their etiology/progression/consequences/prognosis/treatment available/resources/alternative treatment
Psychoanalytic
I have used Psychoanalytic therapy in my practice to explore the clients' thought patterns/reactions/emotions/feelings--which are the UNCONSCIOUS OR DEEPLY BURIED THOUGHTS/FEELING/EMOTIONS--TO THE CONSCIOUS MIND so that the repressed experiences/emotions/feelings that occurred during childhood can be brought to the Table to be examined
Motivational Interviewing
I have used Motivational Interviewing in my practice for 4 years to assist clients in developing the rationale for beginning change in their lives.
Location
Virtual sessions