Sylvia Nwakanma

Nurse Practitioner

Offers Online Sessions

Female

Dr. Sylvia Nwakanma is a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 14 years of experience in healthcare. Her approach to care is patient-centered, inclusive, and rooted in a deep commitment to mental wellness. She brings broad clinical expertise in psychiatric and family medicine, addiction care, men’s health, and hormone replacement therapy, serving patients of all ages. As both a practicing clinician and educator, Dr. Nwakanma is dedicated to diagnostic precision and therapeutic effectiveness, authoring My Clinical Companion: Identifying Psychiatric Disorders and Developing Accurate Diagnosis to support mental health providers in the field.

Dr. Nwakanma creates a thoughtful, affirming space for clients from all walks of life, including LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, immigrants, and those living with chronic illness or trauma. Her sessions are collaborative and tailored, supporting clients through a wide range of concerns including depression, ADHD, substance use, sleep issues, and complex trauma. Outside of her clinical practice, she serves as the Director of a psychiatric mental health clinical program and mentors the next generation of PMHNPs. In her downtime, she enjoys watching documentaries, cheering on her favorite teams during the FIFA World Cup, exploring literature, and traveling with loved ones.

Who might be a good fit for Sylvia ?

Clients working through challenges such as depression, ADHD, or substance use and looking for a patient-centered, trauma-informed approach might engage well with Sylvia Nwakanma’s care. Her inclusive, collaborative style supports diverse backgrounds and complex needs, blending clinical expertise with mindfulness and strength-based therapies to foster meaningful progress.

More About Sylvia Nwakanma

Practice/Network Information

Sylvia Nwakanma is featured on Psych Hub through our partnership with Brightside Health.

Top Specialties

ADHD Addiction Anxiety Crisis Intervention Depression Other

Available In

Alaska Arizona Colorado Connecticut Delaware Illinois Iowa Massachusetts Michigan Montana New Mexico New York Oregon Texas Utah Washington

Treatment Methods

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Crisis Intervention Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Motivational Interviewing Other Strength-Based Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)

Ages Treated

Middle Age (40 - 64) Older Adult (65+) Young Adult (18-39)

Languages Spoken

English

Insurance and Fees

Insurance or Payments Accepted

Remember to always check with your carrier to confirm coverage.

Ambetter Blue Cross Blue Shield CareOregon PEHP

FAQs

Continue to Brightside Health to confirm Sylvia Nwakanma 's availability for new clients.

Sylvia takes multiple insurance plans including Ambetter , Blue Cross Blue Shield and more.

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