Chi Onwuli
Chi Onwuli is a doctoral prepared board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care, with extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and mood disorders.
We take time to understand the biological, psychological, and lifestyle factors that may be contributing to your symptoms, including sleep, nutrition, trauma, stress, inflammation, hormonal changes, and medication-related metabolic effects.
Her approach combines psychiatric expertise with integrative health strategies to support lasting emotional and physical well-being. Mental health is influenced by much more than brain chemistry, sleep, nutrition, inflammation, hormones, trauma, relationships, and metabolic health all play an important role in how you feel.
First session
Your first appointment is a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation designed to help us understand your symptoms, history, goals, and the factors contributing to your current concerns.
Strengths
We do not focus solely on prescribing medication. We take time to understand the biological, psychological, and lifestyle factors that may be contributing to your symptoms, including sleep, nutrition, trauma, stress, inflammation, hormonal changes, and medication-related metabolic effects. No two patients are the same. Treatment recommendations are tailored to your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, and goals. She takes a measured, collaborative approach to medication, balancing effectiveness with side effects and long-term health considerations.
Ideal clients
Best positioned to serve adults who are seeking thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care that looks beyond symptom relief to address the underlying contributors to mental and physical health. Clients who value a collaborative relationship with a provider who takes time to listen and explain treatment options. Clients who are motivated to understand the root causes of their symptoms and make sustainable changes.
Treatment methods
Psychoeducation
Psychoeducation provided regarding diagnosis, medication effects, expected timeline for improvement, common side effects, and behavioral strategies to support symptom management.
Motivational Interviewing
Using motivational interviewing techniques to explore ambivalence regarding medication adherence and behavioral change.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Brief CBT interventions were provided, including identification of automatic thoughts, cognitive restructuring, and development of a behavioral goal to reduce avoidance and improve functioning.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 95008050