Uchenna Ekeabu(He/Him/His)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
California•New Jersey•Pennsylvania
Anxiety - Depression-Drug addiction & abuse-Psychotic disorders-Mood disorders-Worthlessness-
Uchenna Ekeabu
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Professional statement
As a Board Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a distinguished academic background encompassing a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Drexel University, Bachelor of Technology (Microbiology) from Federal University of Technology, Owerri- Nigeria (Summa Cum Laude) alongside additional accomplishments, including a Master’s in Business Administration from Lagos Business School of Pan African University, Nigeria, and a Doctorate of Business Administration from the esteemed University of Liverpool, UK, Dr Uchenna Ekeabu is fully committed to making a profound impact on his community.
Dr Uchenna Ekeabu is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), driven to excel in various domains, including medication management, psychotherapy, clinical treatment, patient education, and family support, with a specific focus on addressing mental illness across the lifespan. His relentless dedication to these vital areas of care underscores his unwavering commitment to the betterment of patients’ lives.
Central to Dr Uchenna Ekeabu's professional ethos is the belief in holistic and patient-centered care, recognizing the multifaceted nature of individuals and their unique healthcare needs. By approaching patients with cultural sensitivity and an empathetic demeanor, he aims to foster a therapeutic environment that empowers patients to actively participate in their care decisions.
I will listen to you and together we will work out the best treatment plan that will work for you. We treat clients suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, negative thought patters, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, etc. We also offer support to bariatric surgery patients with pre- and post- bariatric surgery assessments and evaluation. Most times, these clients enjoy our therapy sessions before and after surgery.
Dr Uchenna Ekeabu offers only telehealth services in the states of Washington, New Jersey, and Philadelphia.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 1 year
EverCare Behavioral Health, PMHNP-BC
Walden University, MSN-PMHNP, 2023
University of Liverpool, DBA, 2023
Licensure
Washington: AP61505088 - New Jersey: 26NJ14946500 - Pennsylvania: SP029236 - California: NP95031240Languages
English, IgboSpecialties
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
Drug addiction & abuse - Tolerating emotional discomfort; reducing or eliminating reliance on drugs; development of new coping mechanisms for stress and suffering.
Psychotic disorders - Supporting individuals and families to manage symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and agitations while maintaining healthy, supportive relationships
Mood disorders - Clinical depression, persistent depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders that cause disturbances in the client's mood, causing mood swings, restless sleep, and/or elevated mood
Worthlessness - Developing an understanding of how the feeling of worthlessness impacts one’s daily life; exploring the origins of a sense of worthlessness and growing self-esteem to feel empowered and confident
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Children (<12)
- Seniors (65+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Aetna (in-network in WA, NJ, PA, CA)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network in WA, NJ, CA)
- Cigna (in-network in WA, NJ, PA, CA)
- Evernorth (in-network in WA, NJ, CA)
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (in-network in NJ, PA)
- Optum (in-network in WA, NJ, PA, CA)
- United Healthcare (in-network in WA, NJ, CA)
- United Healthcare Shared Services (in-network in WA, NJ, CA)
- United Healthcare Student Health Plan (in-network in WA, NJ, CA)
Out-of-pocket fees
Get reimbursed for sessions with Uchenna Ekeabu
Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.
- Individual sessions:$150 (30min)
- Initial session:$150 (45min)
- Couples sessions:$400 (45min)
- Medication management and therapy sessions:$150
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Zelle
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Every other week
- As needed
Book a Free Initial Consultation
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