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Adaku Anike(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified, PMHNP-BC
Maryland
ADHD- Anxiety - Depression-
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Professional statement

Dr Adaku Anike is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in Gaithersburg, Maryland. I specialize in treating a mental health disorders in adults 18-65 years with evidence-based clinical care practices while providing patient education, advocacy, and effective patient-centered care.

Dr. Adaku is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with great interpersonal skills and experience in working with adolescents, adults, and older adults to provide psychiatric services for a variety of mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, substance abuse, psychotic disorders, sleep disorders, and personality disorders. She strives to provide clients with a safe environment to discuss their stressors and symptoms to ensure proper assessment and diagnosis using an evidence-based approach to create a care plan that is unique to each client’s treatment to achieve the most effective outcome. She understands that seeking care can be a scary process but you are not alone and help is available. We will work together to help you become better, overcome challenges, and live a more meaningful life.


Message to clients

I help everyday people especially minorities reach their optimal mental health goals and avoid burnout. Together, we can explore your symptoms and tailor a plan that would work best for you. I utilize therapeutic approaches, to work on the needs of your mind, body, and spirit. I utilize a warm, safe space, empathetic, evidence-based, and holistic approach to sessions to help you feel comfortable to heal and grow.

If you are struggling with feeling overwhelmed, have relationship issues, or have cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help. Seeking mental health can be nerve-racking but you are making the best decision.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 10 years


Walden University, Doctorate in Nursing, 2025
Walden University, Masters in Psychiatry Nursing, 2020
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical state Uiversity, Bsc in Nursing, 2015

Licensure

Maryland: R266408

Languages

English, Igbo

Specialties

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)
  • Loveland Therapy Fund Clients

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • All Savers Insurance Company
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$250 (45min)

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