Ike Uzowulu, Nurse Practitioner

Ike Uzowulu

Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatrist

Accepting clients
Updated 4 days ago
12 years in practice

I provide Psychiatric care that's interactive, urgent and seamless; such that fosters continuity of care while improving access to patient's in need.

Remote
Speaks English
Emergency number available
Treats suicidal ideation
LGBTQIA+ ally
ScheduleAreas of focusTreatmentsLocationRemotePaymentCredentialsOther

Practice hours (PDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sat
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Accepts new patients after hospitalization for

  • Manic episodes
  • Severe depression
  • Self-harming behavior
  • Suicidal intent or a plan
  • Psychosis (delusions and hallucinations)
  • Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
  • Suicide attempt
  • Eating disorders
  • Substance use
  • Severe emotional stress or trauma

Reserves times throughout the week for new clients after discharge from the hospital.

Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Binge-Eating Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality
  • Depression
  • Drug Use
  • Insomnia
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Personality
  • Panic
  • Paranoid Personality
  • Personality Disorders
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosis
  • Schizoaffective
  • Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform and Brief Psychosis
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sleep Concerns
  • Social Anxiety
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma

Age groups

  • Children (under 10)
  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Medication Management

Treatments

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Remote options

  • Voice
  • Video

Payment options

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – Washington
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Washington
  • Cigna – Washington
  • Medicare – Washington
  • Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) – Washington
  • Optum – Washington
  • Premera – Washington
  • Regence Blue Shield – Washington
  • United HealthCare – Washington
  • In-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket

Credentials

Licenses

  • APRN

    AP60804540, Washington

Certificates

  • Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Board Certified

    I am a board-certified family psychiatric nurse practitioner. I have a master's degree in psychiatric nursing specializing in mental and behavioral health medicine. I have verifiable experience in treating variety of psychiatric disorders such as; mood disorders including resistant depression, eating disorders, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, schizophrenia, stress and sleep related disorders

Education

  • University of South Alabama

    MS (Master of Science in Nursing), 2016

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