Adaora Nnadike

she/her

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Board certified

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

Medication/Psychiatry

18 years in practice

Ages served: 14-65+

Adaora accepts 13 insurers.

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Anthem

United Healthcare | Optum

All insurance carriers and plans

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

JP Farley Corporation

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Oscar Health

Poppins Health

Quest Behavioral Health

Tricare East | Out of Network Provider

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare 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.

$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.

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

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