Adaora Nnadike

she/her

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Board certified

Depression, Anxiety, Trauma / PTSD, Grief, Sleep / Insomnia, Bipolar Disorder, Seniors & Geriatric

Medication/Psychiatry

18 years in practice

Ages served: 14-65+

Adaora doesn't accept any insurers.

Check-out the out-of-pocket rates below.

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.

$325

first session

$210

subsequent sessions

I am Adaora Nnadike, a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), with over 16 years of experience in mental health care across diverse roles. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Walden University and am currently pursuing my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) there as well. I am an active member of the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA). With a collaborative, empathetic, and patient-centered approach, I empower individuals to navigate their mental health challenges with confidence and dignity.

My approach is compassionate, individualized, and grounded in evidence-informed practice. I provide a safe, supportive environment where individuals can address mental health concerns, develop effective coping skills, and build resilience. My vision is to foster hope, healing, and empowerment while supporting each individual toward lasting well-being.

My therapeutic approach is grounded in compassion, individualized care, and evidence-informed practice. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can address mental health concerns and build resilience. My goal is to help each person feel respected and supported while gaining the skills needed to achieve lasting well-being.

"My experience with trauma and loss informs my compassionate understanding of adversity and its impact, while guiding my focus on resilience, adaptive coping, and recovery."

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

I chose to become a PMHNP in response to the growing need for integrated, compassionate mental health care, while working to reduce stigma and address disparities in access to treatment.

What types of clients do you work best with?

I work best with motivated adults, young adults, and geriatrics navigating life transitions, mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, and insomnia.

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

I wish clients knew that healing is not linear, and a setback is not a failure.

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

Clients will expect a comprehensive, collaborative, and nonjudgmental psychiatric evaluation in their first session. In the early stages, clients can expect a strong focus on alignment, education, and foundational stability.

What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider?

Integrity, dignity, accessibility, patient advocacy, holistic care, and quality of care.

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

I incorporate active listening, empathy, transparency and collaboration.

SpecialtiesDepression, Anxiety, Trauma / PTSD, Grief, Sleep / Insomnia, Bipolar Disorder, Seniors & Geriatric, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Behavioral Issues, Antisocial Personality, Anger Management, Alcohol Use, Coping Skills, Codependency, Career Counseling, Learning / Intellectual Disabilities, Internet Addiction, Impulse Control Disorders, Hoarding, Gambling, Family Conflict, Emotional Disturbance, Domestic Violence, Domestic Abuse, Developmental Disorders, Dissociative Identity Disorders (DID), Military / Veteran, LGBTQIA+, Racial Identity, Psychosis, Personality Disorders, Performance Anxiety, Peer Relationships, Parenting, Panic Attack, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), Mood Disorders, Substance Use, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Social Anxiety, Self-Harming, Self Esteem, Suicidal Ideation

ApproachesBehavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Culturally Sensitive, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Christian Counseling, Brainspotting, Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Expressive Arts, Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Interpersonal, Experiential Therapy, Existential Therapy, Humanistic / Rogerian, Person-Centered Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Music Therapy, Multicultural, Trauma-Focused, Psychotherapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)