Imma Okonkwo, PMHNP - Psychiatric NP at Grow Therapy

Imma Okonkwo

Imma Okonkwo

(she/her)

PMHNP
2 years of experience
Virtual

A Walden University, Minnesota Alumni, Dr. Imma obtained her doctorate in Nursing from Walden University in 2020. She completed her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner post-masters certification program in 2023, and master’s in nursing with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner in 2017. She acquired her BSN from Shenandoah University, Virginia in 2007. She is highly credentialed and experienced. She has been a nurse for the past 15yrs, practiced as a nurse practitioner for over 7 years. For the past 2yrs, she has been working with a group of psychiatrists, focusing on medication management and psychotherapy; assisting patients in mobilizing resources to promote, maintain and restore mental health.

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

We'll begin our first meeting by giving each other a quick introduction before getting right into the problems you're having. This will assist me in developing a customized plan that we can discuss in our follow-up meetings.

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

My strength lies in working with people who exhibit symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD, emotional trauma, addiction, anger management, bipolar, and grieving. My integrated therapeutic approach incorporates several therapeutic modalities to help them live a fulfilling life.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I prefer working with the adults and older adults My favorite kind of clients value my advice and care without going too far or overboard, and they seek my assistance and expertise. They are straightforward about boundaries and will ask clarifying questions if they are unclear.

About Imma Okonkwo

Identifies as

Specializes in

AnxietyDepressionADHDBipolar DisorderObsessive-Compulsive (OCD)Trauma and PTSD

Serves ages

Licensed in

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

CBT has been part of my practice for over two years. Dozens of clients have found it useful in reducing Depression, anxiety and addressing recurring emotions. We'll utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to figure out how your thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. Following that, we will then apply that understanding to improve your thought habits, allowing you to live a less anxious and stressful life.

Psychoeducation

I’ve been incorporating psycho-education in my psychotherapy visits to increase the patient's awareness, reduce the number of relapses and increase the patients' quality of life.

Supportive

I utilized supportive approach to foster a good, helpful, and empathetic relationship with my patients.