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Chiedza Nwakudu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
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900 Jorie Boulevard, Suite 246, Oak Brook, IL 60523
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I am a double board certified psychiatric mental health and primary care nurse practitioner experienced in medication management of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, mood, and eating disorders, substance abuse, anger and stress management, and ADHD. I completed a Master's in Nursing Science degree from Rush University in Chicago, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the psychiatric mental health certificate from Lewis University in Illinois.
A patient centered approach is the cornerstone of my practice. I am here to help you navigate life as we collaborate using evidence based interventions. Please schedule an appointment today so you can get the help you deserve.
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Finances
Fees
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem | Elevance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Empire BlueCross BlueShield
- Medicaid
- MultiPlan
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UMR
- UniCare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Chiedza Nwakudu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Illinois / 277000271 Chiedza Nwakudu
- In Practice for 14 Years
- Degree/Diploma from University of Alabama at Birmingham DNP / 2013
- Degree/Diploma from RUSH University Masters of Science in Nursing / 2010
- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Graduated 2013
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Medication Management
- Eating Disorders
- Mood Disorders
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Testing and Evaluation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
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Adults
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Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Location
Additional Location
1 Westbrook Corporate Center
Westchester, IL 60154
(331) 210-9626Nearby Areas
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Chiedza Nwakudu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP