Rated 4.6 stars out of 5, 222 ratings

Dr Jessy Nwuba, DNP

PMHNP, 7 years of experience

Solution oriented
Direct
Authentic
Virtual
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About me

Dr. Jessy Nwuba is a dual-certified family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 15 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.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

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.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

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

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

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.

Specialties

Top specialties

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I identify as

Serves ages

Children (6 to 12)Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Supportive

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

Offers in-person in 3611 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Virtual
Rated 4.6 stars out of 5, 222 ratings

4 ratings with written reviews

July 22, 2025

Dr. Nwuba is attentive and provides feedback in a timely manner. She is easy to talk to and is available anytime I have had any emergency. Dr. Nwuba has helped me through some of the toughest times.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 20 with Dr

July 7, 2025

She is wonderful and really tries to help me in my mental health and make sure I get what I need.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 19 with Dr

May 29, 2025

Dr. Nwuba is a great psychiatrist who lessons and understands the patient needs and work with the patient on solutions. She is available when the patient needs to contact her and is very professional. A great addition to Grow Therapy!

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 5 with Dr