Stella Nkechinyem Okonkwo. DNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC Dr Stella is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She is certified through the American Nursing Credentialing Center and has over eleven years of nursing experience providing patients with quality care. She received her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University and her Doctorate from Winston-Salem State University, North Carolina. She is passionate about educating her patients and focusing on mental health advocacy through health awareness.

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

Introduce myself and explain my role in my patient's care. I will review their medical records and ask basic get-to-know-you questions to establish rapport. I will make eye contact when appropriate and help my patient feel comfortable with me.

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

I can consider my interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and resourcefulness: • Empathy Making people feel heard. • Problem-solving The ability to find solutions that are beneficial for everyone.

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

I am experienced in providing psychiatric care to patients across the lifespan including adolescents, and adults. I believe applying evidence-based treatments and forming a good rapport with my patients and their families is vital in formulating an effective treatment plan. I am experienced and skilled in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders such as Depression, Adjustment disorder, Anxiety disorders, Panic Disorders, Substance abuse, Schizophrenia & Psychotic Disorders, and bipolar disorders.

About Stella Okonkwo