Photo of Gileen Wambua - Headway , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Headway
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Photo of Gileen Wambua - Headway , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP

Headway

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Let's Connect (551) 310-2990
Photo of Gileen Wambua - Headway , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Gileen and I'm a board- Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in New Jersey. I specialize in Anxiety and Depression. I offer both medication management & brief aspects of therapy. Pairing therapy and medication to treat depression and anxiety can help you feel better faster. I aim to teach you how to manage your symptoms and develop effective and healthy coping skills. In every session, you will be met with kindness, warmth and open-mindedness.
My treatment approach is to partner with you and offer compassionate and comprehensive care that addresses your unique needs. My focus is to empower you to achieve optimal mental health well-being by using evidence-based treatment approach that is right for you.
Expect to be in a safe and non-judgmental space. You will receive a personalized treatment plan that addresses your specific needs and goals and gain a better understanding of your mental health. You will learn how to manage your symptoms and develop effective and healthy coping skills. Book with me now by clicking on my website.
Call or Headway now for a free 15 minute consultation - (551) 310-2990

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Hoboken, NJ 07030

(551) 310-2990
I am available in the evenings and weekends. Book with me now by clicking on my website.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Medication Management 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (551) 310-2990
Photo of Gileen Wambua - Headway , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Hoboken, NJ 07030

(551) 310-2990
I am available in the evenings and weekends. Book with me now by clicking on my website.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Medication Management 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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I accept several insurances including Horizon BCBS NJ,Aetna,Cigna,United Healthcare,Oscar,Oxford. I also accept cash payments. Please reach out with any questions, we're happy to work with you to keep treatment affordable
Photo of Gileen Wambua - Headway , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Headway
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (551) 310-2990
"
I accept several insurances including Horizon BCBS NJ,Aetna,Cigna,United Healthcare,Oscar,Oxford. I also accept cash payments. Please reach out with any questions, we're happy to work with you to keep treatment affordable
Photo of Gileen Wambua - Headway , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Headway
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (551) 310-2990

Qualifications

    Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: Gileen Wambua

  • Verified by Psychology Today License: New Jersey / 26NJ14914800 Gileen Wambua
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Walden University,Minneapolis,Minnesota, MSN, Graduated 2022
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with AANP 2133867 / 2024
  • Degree/Diploma from Rutgers University BSN / 2012
Photo of Gileen Wambua - Headway , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Headway
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (551) 310-2990
Photo of Gileen Wambua - Headway , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Headway
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (551) 310-2990

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Medication Management

Expertise

  • Coping Skills
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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I work with clients who may be struggling with depression and anxiety. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back.
Photo of Gileen Wambua - Headway , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Headway
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (551) 310-2990
"
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression and anxiety. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back.
Photo of Gileen Wambua - Headway , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Headway
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (551) 310-2990

Endorsement

Teresa Omwenga
Teresa Omwenga
Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerPMHNP
Gileen does great job to her clients

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

I also speak

Kiswahili

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

I also speak

Kiswahili

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
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I currently focus on medication management in conjunction with some brief aspects of therapy,primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy . With CBT, we'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience and I'll help you learn how to push back against those thoughts to change your feelings for the better.
Photo of Gileen Wambua - Headway , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Headway
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (551) 310-2990
"
I currently focus on medication management in conjunction with some brief aspects of therapy,primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy . With CBT, we'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience and I'll help you learn how to push back against those thoughts to change your feelings for the better.
Photo of Gileen Wambua - Headway , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Headway
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (551) 310-2990

Location

Primary Location

Hoboken, NJ 07030

(551) 310-2990
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I am available in the evenings and weekends. Book with me now by clicking on my website.
Photo of Gileen Wambua - Headway , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Headway
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Call for a free consultation now - (551) 310-2990
"
I am available in the evenings and weekends. Book with me now by clicking on my website.
Photo of Gileen Wambua - Headway , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Headway
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Call for a free consultation now - (551) 310-2990