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geometry-shapes iconStress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Trauma / PTSD, Anxiety
Online in Virginia
7 years in practice
Ages served: 18-64
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Chinyere accepts 29 insurers
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna | Evernorth
Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan
Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS HMO
CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS PPO
Carelon
Carelon | Medicare Advantage
Compsych
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
JP Farley Corporation
Medcost VA
Medicare VA
Multi Plan PHCS
Optum Serve
Quest Behavioral Health
Railroad Medicare
Sentara Health Plans (Optima Health)
Tricare East | Out of Network Provider
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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.
$350
first session
$255
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Chinyere

Chinyere is a board-certified Licensed Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 12 years of experience as a psychiatric nurse and 10 years of experience as a nurse practitioner providing psychiatric evaluation, treatment, and medication management to patients with varying degrees of mental illness. She has expertise in treating adult patients, and lately adolescent patients. She treats patients with disorders such as anxiety, depression, personality disorder, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. She is professional, caring, and respectful and strives to offer personalized mental health services.


Chinyere’s approach to care is straightforward and clear. She always lends a listening ear and is empathetic to her patients. She has a BSN degree from Shenandoah University, an MSN degree from the University of Cincinnati, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Chatham University.


Chinyere’s mission is to provide every patient with the highest quality care while empowering them to live a successful, fulfilled life while staying in control of their mental health.

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Get to know Chinyere

Why did you decide to become a psychiatric provider?

I like to help people with their mental health needs.

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

All mood disorders and different types of anxiety.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

That I am not judgmental

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

I liked the flexibility they offer

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

Building rapport

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

I want to establish a therapeutic relationship

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

I like to dance and read

What should clients know about you before scheduling a session?

That I am fun and compassionate

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Other areas of focus

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

Years in practice
7 years
Graduating institute
University of Cincinnati, OH
Graduating degree
Master of Nursing
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1063831212
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State of practiceVA
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License number24175875
Practice location

Practice information

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Chinyere Ugwanyi

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Nursing Practice (PMHNP DNP)she/her