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Dr. Sylvia Udokoro Nwakanma | Mercie Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-, BC, FNP-C (she, her)
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Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
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Have you ever wondered why your anxiety doesn't seem to be getting better? Everyone literally does not fit in the same box of medications. I take detailed history and come up with a treatment plan if needed to better meet your mental health needs. I just need you to trust the process. My comprehensive approach to patient care, which ! My name is Dr. Sylvia Udokoro Nwakanma. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. I welcome all local and virtual patients to my wellness practice to address the real issue affecting your mental health and we can both address any challenges related to your mental.
Dr. Nwakanma works with patients of all ages on mental health conditions like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety disorders, Major depressive disorder (MDD), bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance use disorder and more.
Dr. Nwakanma is looking forward to working alongside you to improve your overall health and well-being. She is very thorough and will not just follow a map she will tailor your treatment specific to you and will monitor your mental health closely every step of the way.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $350
- Couple Sessions $350
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Elevance
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Optum
- Sana benefits
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- WellCare
- wellmed
- Out of Network
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Dr. Sylvia Udokoro Nwakanma | Mercie Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-, BC, FNP-C
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Texas / AP145089 Dr. Sylvia Udokoro Nwakanma | Mercie HealthLicense state differs from primary location state.
- In Practice for 6 Years
- Certificate from Addiction medicine - SAMSHA Addiction medicine
- UMASSG , Doctorate in Nursing Practice
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Addiction
- Medication Management
- Transgender
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Relapse
- Dementia
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- ED, PE, Smoking cessation, MAT
- Emotional Disturbance
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Medical Detox
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Psychosis
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Culturally Sensitive
- Person-Centered
Groups
Mercie health
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Psychiatric mental health services. We treat depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addiction disorder, schizophrenia and more ages 12 and above
Expertise
Addiction
ADHD
Depression
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$160-$400
Group Meets
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 8:30 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Location
Dallas, TX 75230
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Location
Additional Location
Seminole, FL 33772
(832) 219-1410Nearby Areas
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Dr. Sylvia Udokoro Nwakanma | Mercie Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-, BC, FNP-C