Nancy Chuks-orji
Welcome! My name is Dr Nancy Chuks-Orji (DNP), a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with over a decade of experience in mental health care. I specialize in treating adults, from young adults to the elderly, with a holistic and culturally competent approach.
I specialize in treating adults, from young adults to the elderly, with a holistic and culturally competent approach.
I use a structured, evidence-based approach to help clients to achieve emotional balance and lasting improvement. I offer a supportive, judgement-free space where we work together to understand your challenges, develop practical tools to help you feel more in control of your mental health.
First session
In the first session, clients can expect a supportive and structured conversation focused on understanding their current concerns, symptoms, and goals for treatment. I will ask questions about mental health history, daily functioning, stressors, and any prior treatments to get a full picture of what’s going on. We will also begin to identify patterns in thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and I will provide initial clinical impressions and recommendations. We will discuss a treatment plan My goal for the first visit is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and clear about the next steps in their care.
Strengths
My approach is practical, structured and result driven. I focus on helping clients gain insight, develop effective coping strategies and see measurable improvement in their mood , thinking and daily functioning.
Ideal clients
I serve adults experiencing anxiety, depression, insomnia, mood disorder, psychosis etc . I support clients navigating life transitions such as relationship changes, loss etc . I use evidence-based approaches including CBT and medication management when appropriate to help clients build effective coping strategies, create lasting change in a supportive, culturally sensitive environment. I work especially well with individuals who are ready to better understand themselves and are open to learning practical tools to improve their mental health .
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Using assessment and case conceptualization such as identifying symptoms, Using CBT model to assess how distorted thinking impacts mood and behavior , identifying cognitive distortions such as catastrophizing etc , cognitive restructuring , behavioral interventions , skill building , integration with medication management , Goal oriented
Location
Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 95002476