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I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) providing compassionate, evidence-based, integrative mental health care for adult women. I work with women who may feel stuck in cycles of depression, anxiety, panic symptoms, stress, sleep concerns, adjustment difficulties, or challenging life transitions.
My care focuses on the whole person, not just a diagnosis. I consider your emotional health, physical well-being, lifestyle, relationships, stressors, and personal goals when developing your treatment plan.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who provides caring, personalized mental health support. I help people with concerns like anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, stress etc.
My goal is to make you feel comfortable, heard, and respected. I take time to listen and work with you to create a treatment plan that fits your needs and goals. This may include medication, simple coping tools, and ongoing support.
I understand that starting mental health care can feel overwhelming, so I keep the process clear, supportive, and focused on what matters most to you.
I offer virtual visits with flexible scheduling. I welcome people from all backgrounds and look forward to helping you feel better and more in control of your mental health.
My clinical style is warm, structured, and collaborative. I emphasize clear communication and shared decision-making with my patients. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where people feel heard and respected.
I have an AGACNP background, which supports my ability to assess medical comorbidity and understand complex medical/psychiatric overlap. I am also DOT-certified, which reflects my knowledge of safety-sensitive considerations and careful medication risk assessment.
I provide statewide Texas telehealth specializing in corporate professionals, healthcare workers, veterans, LGBTQ+, and kink/ENM-affirming care. Clients should know that I welcome the 'strong ones' who are burned out from carrying everything alone. I focus on comprehensive medication management that integrates brief, supportive therapy into our visits so you get holistic care from one provider. I partner with Headway to keep your care accessible through major insurance networks.
Hello! I am a board-certified Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to caring for individuals and families across Texas. I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in 2025 and my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Tech University in 2018. I have experience in emergency medicine, inpatient psychiatry, crisis services, substance detoxification, trauma, and sexual assault care—backgrounds that shape my compassionate, trauma-informed approach. I enjoy working with children (ages 5+), teens, and adults. I treat a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood and behavioral disorders, trauma, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, always with warmth, respect, and clinical expertise.
I'm Kyle, I offer after hours appointments for adults 18 and older. Available on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday mornings. And available Monday through Wednesday from 6:30pm to 10:00PM.
I prescribe psychiatric medications and do psychiatric evaluations. I've worked community mental health for 4 years, seeing a wide variety of patients.
Before I became a nurse practitioner, I spent 5 years working as an RN in inpatient psychiatry. 4 years of that psych experience, I worked at John Peter Smith hospital. That experience taught me how valuable it is to listen and work together with others.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner that is interested in providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health care services through psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. I come from a strong nursing background, with over 10 years of experience working with clients experiencing changes to their mental and physical health in both outpatient and inpatient settings. My educational background includes a Master of Science from the University of Texas Health Science Center of Houston, Cizik School of Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Texas Tech University Health Science Center.
I’m Dr. Emem Nkanga, Doctor of Nursing Practice. I believe that everyone deserves a personalized and compassionate approach to mental health care. I bring over 20 years of experience in healthcare, with a focused dedication to psychiatry over the past 4 years. My passion lies in supporting mental health and emotional well-being.
I work with children ages 10 and above, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds who are experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, insomnia, and more.
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