Dr Jessy Nwuba, DNP

PMHNP (she/her)17 years of experienceNext available
4.7 (260)
Solution oriented
Warm
Direct

Dr. Jessy Nwuba is a dual-certified family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 17 years of combined healthcare experience. She spent her undergraduate years at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi Nigeria where she graduated with an associate degree in nursing. She also attended Northumbria University Newcastle England for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and a master’s in public health with Distinction. Dr. Nwuba obtained a Master of Science Degree with specialization in Family Nurse Practitioner, and subsequently a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from South College Tennessee and obtained her post masters Certification Psychiatric mental health nursing from Herzing University Atlanta Georgia. Dr. Nwuba has extensive experience in Mental health, Primary care, Sub/Post-Acute Care, Long Term Care, Correctional Medicine, and Family Medicine. Dr. Nwuba values her time creating a partnership with her patients through open communication. She provides evidence-based and accessible psychiatric services to manage conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and takes a holistic approach to care.

I also integrate mindfulness, yoga and art to help you develop a stronger relationship with yourself.

First session

In our first session, we will start with a brief introduction, Will listen to your mental health challenges and develop a well-tailored plan with you that will best address your mental health needs and for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

Strengths

• We treat a range of psychiatric conditions, including ADHD, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD and more. • Substance use disorder. Alcohol, opiates, and more

Ideal clients

Ages 5 and above. I love working with all gender, my clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious about their mental health.

Treatment methods

Interpersonal

In our first session, we will start with a brief introduction, Will listen to your mental health challenges and develop a well-tailored plan with you that will best address your mental health needs.

Location

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions
6500 Woodlake Village Cir, Midlothian, VA 23112

Reviews and ratings

4.7 rating (260)11 reviews
May 29, 2026

Dr Jessy Nwuba is very knowledgeable. I feel comfortable in her care after our first session and left feeling understood and taken care of. She is very informative and asks simple and direct questions that help get to the bottom of symptom sources.

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 1 with Dr
April 30, 2026

Dr Nwuba is a great listener who talks TO me instead of AT me. She patiently explains her approach to treatment and speaks in a way that easily helps me understand. She's direct and extremely approachable and empathetic. She has never judged me or made me feel uncomfortable when I talk about my mental health issues or ask questions or share concerns. I wish the world had more medical professionals like her.

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 5 with Dr
January 25, 2026

Dr. Nwuba was able to see me next day from my request. She was direct and communicated well, very understanding and friendly. Highly recommend.

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 1 with Dr

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Schedule 45 min