Licensed to practice in 4 states and accepts 43 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression and 10 more.
(she/her)
Clients say this provider is
I am a double board-certified family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 20 years of clinical experience. I started my healthcare career as a critical care nurse. I received my master's degree as a family nurse practitioner from the University of Cincinnati, a post-master's as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner from Liberty University, and a doctorate in nursing from Frontier Nursing University. With my background in primary care and psychiatric mental health, I provide my clients with individualized holistic care, taking into consideration their physical and emotional health. I aim to deliver comprehensive and compassionate mental health care to each client.
Our first session will be an introductory session aimed at understanding your journey to date. This will include a comprehensive review and evaluation of your medical, psychiatric, and social history, as well as your current symptoms and overall health. I also incorporate a functional medicine approach to help assess and address potential root causes of mental health concerns, including identifying possible nutritional or physiological imbalances. Collaboratively, we will assess your needs and develop a personalized treatment plan.
My greatest strengths as a provider are informed by my diverse clinical background and years of experience. I am dedicated and passionate in my quest to offer solutions to clients that enable them to live full lives. I am a great listener, compassionate, and open-minded. I am passionate about empowering my clients to be solution-oriented, see beyond their challenges, and believe in themselves.
I love working with those with various mental illnesses, teenagers, adults, LGBTQ, and people from different cultures and religions.
Cash - $250 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CareFirst
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
NC State Health Plan
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
I use CBT with my clients to identify and change negative thought patterns that could be impacting their mental health.
Losing a loved one can be very difficult. I use grief therapy to support clients through the process of adjusting to the absence of their loved ones and learn coping skills to move on with their lives while cherishing the memories of those they lost.
Mind-body therapy is the foundation to a healthy body and mind. When we understand the connection and gain insight on how to optimize both, then we can live a well-rounded and fulfilled life. As a dually certified family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I individualize treatment plans from a holistic approach by ensuring that the client's physical and mental conditions are addressed at an optimal level.
I use motivational interviewing to help clients resolve doubts and explore the rewards of change.
Everyone is on a different path in life. Each client is different and needs support as they explore their uniqueness and chart a better course for their lives.
20 ratings with written reviews
September 5, 2026
Dr. Chima was wonderful. She put me at ease, was very intuitive and interested in the full picture of who I am, even during intake. She also has a great sense of humor and is patient. Her approach feels authentic, solution oriented and she comes across as open minded and very intelligent.
August 29, 2026
I’m a grateful for my time with Dr. Chima. I felt safe and heard and like our goals align. I am excited for this journey.
August 24, 2026
Pleasant to speak with and very understanding.