Meet our Provider

Nikky Okonkwo is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who has extensive experience in varies medical specialties including the provision of inpatient and outpatient Psychiatric care across the lifespan. She received her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Tyler and is Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Nikky understands the stigma that is associated with mental health disorder. With each patient encounter, she strives to create a non-judgmental space where her patients can comfortably express their mental health needs and receive the individualized care that they deserve. Her passion is to improve the quality of life and overall mental health of her patients. Nikky also believes in promoting mental health awareness, patient advocacy and education, which are core values of patient empowerment, motivation and safety. Her greatest strengths include compassion, empathy, integrity, enthusiasm, and tenacity.