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geometry-shapes iconObsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Sleep / Insomnia, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD
Online in California
3 years in practice
Ages served: 18-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Chioma accepts 35 insurers
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna | Evernorth
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan
Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan
Blue Shield of California | BCBS
Blue Shield of California | Medicare Advantage
Carelon
Compsych
First Health Network
Health Net | Commercial
HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
Imperial Health Holdings Medical Group CA
Imperial Health Plan of California
Imperial Insurance Companies TX
JP Farley Corporation
Medicare CA
Multi Plan PHCS
Oscar Health
Quest Behavioral Health
Railroad Medicare
SCAN Health Plan Medicare Advantage California
Sharp Health Plan
Sutter Health Plan
Sutter Senior Care
Tricare West
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP
Ventura County Health Care Plan
Veterans Affairs (VA) TriWest California
Western Health Advantage
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$300
first session
$210
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Chioma

Chioma Okoro is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (BC-PMHNP) with over 13 years of experience in mental health. She specializes in working with adults and seniors who are experiencing major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorder, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, insomnia, and other psychiatric conditions.


She graduated with her Master's degree in Nursing honors from Walden University, as well as her Master's degree in Nursing from Grand Canyon University. She utilizes evidence-based practices, with a patient-centered approach and active listening and therapeutic communication skills, alongside her medication management techniques.


Chioma’s favorite quote when providing care to her patients is “You are not alone. You are seen. I am with you. You are not alone.” — Shonda Rhimes. She is confident that she will help her patients to achieve remission of their symptoms and psychosocial functioning. Chioma looks forward to working with you to address whatever is troubling you, session by session.

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"I am a compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with years of experience. "

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Get to know Chioma

Why did you decide to become a psychiatric provider?

To help people struggling with mental health challenges to overcome the stigma and help them to achieve psychosocial functioning.


What's one thing you wish all clients knew?

That there are available resources to help them manage their mental health and maintain a normal life.


What inspires you?

I have always loved to assist those that are in need and becoming a psychiatric provider gave me an opportunity to provide direct care to the patients and monitor their improvement.


What can clients expect in their first session with you?

Someone that listens to her patients and accommodates patients preference that is safe and effective.


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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesObsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Sleep / Insomnia, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress
ApproachesAny / Eclectic
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Education and training

Years in practice
3 years
Graduating institute
Walden University
Graduating degree
Master of Science in Nursing
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1962041939
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State of practiceCA
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License number95013552
Practice location

Practice information

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Medication/Psychiatry
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Chioma Okoro

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatry PMHNP)she/her