Nelly Okere
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC, FNP-C (she, her)
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Let's Connect (713) 955-6469
Accepting NEW clients( children, teens, and adults). Are you seeking a caring, compassionate, experienced provider who will listen to your concerns and help you improve your day-to-day functioning? Are you struggling with low motivation, focus and concentration, anxiety, worrying, irritability, low mood, and sleeping? Look no further. I am passionate about helping clients get prompt mental health diagnosis and treatments so they can live their lives to the fullest. I specialize in treating all clients with ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, autism disorder and bipolar disorder.
Every client is unique and should be treated with the utmost respect. I perform an in-depth client evaluation while considering the person's culture and beliefs. As a provider who's dually certified as a family nurse practitioner and psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner, I consider the clients other medical issues in providing treatment.
If you are overwhelmed with worrying, anxiety, restlessness, depressed mood, racing mind, difficulty concentrating, sleep disturbance, changes in appetite, or thoughts of giving up, I can help you to get well and enjoy your life again. Call now for an appointment.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Nelly Okere now - (713) 955-6469
Let's Connect (713) 955-6469
Finances
Fees
- Initial Session Fee $250
- Standard Visit $1
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare
- Ambetter
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Magellan
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oscar Health plan
- Superior HealthPlan
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- WellCare
- Wellpoint | Amerigroup
- Out of Network
Nelly Okere
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC, FNP-C
Email me or call with questions - (713) 955-6469
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Texas / AP132623 Nelly Okere
- In Practice for 10 years
- Maryville University, St. Louis Missouri Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner 2019, FNP 2016, Master's Degree, Graduated 2016
- Certificate from American Nurses Credentialing Center 2020004051 / 2020
- Degree/Diploma from University of Texas Health Science Center Houston School of Nursing Bachelor of Science Nursing / 1994
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Nelly Okere
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC, FNP-C
Email me or call with questions - (713) 955-6469
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Psychosis
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
Nelly Okere
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC, FNP-C
Email me or call with questions - (713) 955-6469
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Religion
Christian
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Nelly Okere
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC, FNP-C
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (713) 955-6469
Location
Nearby Areas
Nelly Okere
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC, FNP-C
Take the first step to help. Call now - (713) 955-6469