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Online in Illinois
14 years in practice
Ages served: 18-64
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Chiedza accepts 24 insurers
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Cigna | Evernorth
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois BCBS | PPO
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois BCBS | PPO - Blue Choice
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Carelon
Compsych
Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage
JP Farley Corporation
Medica
Multi Plan PHCS
Optum Serve
Oscar Health
Poppins Health
Quest Behavioral Health
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP
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 Chiedza

I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 14 years of combined clinical experience in internal medicine and psychiatry. I am double board-certified in adult and psychiatric mental health practice, providing comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and medication management for individuals ages six and older with mood, substance use, or eating disorders. I have experience working in hospitals, residential treatment facilities, and outpatient settings, including PHP and IOP programs.


I earned my Doctorate in Nursing from the University of Alabama. My approach is collaborative and education-driven, empowering clients to make informed decisions about their mental health through evidence-based treatment options. I strive to create a balanced partnership that supports lasting wellness and self-efficacy.


I am committed to providing compassionate, personalized, and holistic care. Whether addressing medication management or broader mental health goals, I tailor each session to meet your unique needs. I invite you to take the next step toward healing and balance by scheduling an appointment with me.

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"I truly believe that true healing begins with understanding, so I am not here to make assumptions but to listen attentively so I can better understand the impact of your mental health struggles and then work together to improve the quality of your life."

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Get to know Chiedza

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

What types of clients do you work best with?

I work with clients from ages 14 and up.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?

Similar to how people with Diabetes take insulin or those with high blood pressure take medications; the same goes for those with mental health disorders, medications and therapy are vital to the healing process.

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

I will ask a lot of questions so I can get to know you as we build a therapeutic relationship in the early stages of treatment.

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?

Each session is personalized based on the client's preferences and needs.

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesFamily Conflict, Alcohol Use, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Anger Management, Impulse Control Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Dual Diagnosis, Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Addiction, Autism, Behavioral Issues, School Issues, Substance Use, Spirituality, Testing & Evaluation, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Weight Loss, Teen Violence, Suicidal Ideation, Social Anxiety, Seniors & Geriatric, Performance Anxiety, Panic Attack, Obesity, Mood Disorders, Marital & Premarital, Self-Harming, Trauma / PTSD, Relationships, Life Transition, Sleep / Insomnia, LGBTQIA+
ApproachesFaith-Based Counseling, Culturally Sensitive, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Christian Counseling
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Education and training

Years in practice
14 years
Graduating institute
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Graduating degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1043596547
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State of practiceIL
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License number277004403
Practice location

Practice information

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Medication/Psychiatry
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Chiedza Nwakudu

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)she/her