Lilian Onwuka

Nurse Practitioner

Offers Online Sessions

APRN/NP

Female

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 14 years of nursing experience in the psychiatric field ranging from child and adult inpatient care to community mental health crisis stabilization and substance abuse treatment. I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Colorado State University in Pueblo, Colorado. After graduation, I worked in various fields in nursing but eventually found my niche working for an inpatient psychiatric hospital. While working with inpatients, I saw the need for mental health, especially with the recent pandemic. So, I decided to further my career by attending the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, where I earned my degree as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a doctorate in population health with an emphasis in psychiatry.

My focus is on treating schizophrenia, mood disorders, trauma, psychotic disorders, substance abuse, and chronic mental illness through psychiatric assessment, medication management, and brief psychotherapy for clients ages 6 to 85. I am also a certified Clozapine REM prescriber. I believe in creating an individualized plan of care that values client involvement, interprofessional collaboration, and evidence-based practice. My goal is to be supportive and non-judgmental and treat my clients with respect and dignity by empowering them through supportive education in a stigma-free environment.

My clients should expect their initial encounter to include a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, determination of treatment goals, and education about diagnosis and available treatment options. I am available for consultations via Telehealth and in person. I am located in Pueblo.

Please note, I will not be prescribing any controlled medications for anxiety, but I do prescribe other evidence-based medications to treat anxiety. Together, we can discuss medications tailored to your individual needs. This is not set in stone, but the goal is to provide the most effective care that benefits each of my clients' needs.

I look forward to hearing from you, and together, we can find the regimen that works best for you.

Who might be a good fit for Lilian ?

Lilian Onwuka may be a match for those interested in a trauma-informed, mindfulness-based approach, particularly when facing challenges such as anxiety, ADHD, or grief. Her integration of therapies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Internal Family Systems supports individuals across a wide age range in developing resilience and emotional insight.

More About Lilian Onwuka

Practice/Network Information

Lilian Onwuka is featured on Psych Hub through our partnership with Sondermind.

Top Specialties

ADHD Addiction Anger Management Antisocial Behavior Anxiety Autism Bipolar Disorder Child or Adolescent Mental Health Depression Eating Disorders Gender identity Grief Insomnia/Sleep Issues LGBTQ+ Mental Health Medication Management Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Other Personality Disorders Phobias Psychosis / Schizophrenia Self-Harming Somatic Symptom Disorder Stress Trauma and PTSD Veterans and Active Duty Military Mental Health

Available In

Colorado

Treatment Methods

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Humanistic Internal Family Systems (IFS) Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Motivational Interviewing Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)

Ages Treated

Middle Age (40 - 64) Older Adult (65+) School Age (6-12) Teen (13-17) Young Adult (18-39)

Languages Spoken

English

License Information

APRN/NP

Insurance and Fees

Insurance or Payments Accepted

Remember to always check with your carrier to confirm coverage.

Friday Health Plan Centivo Bright Health Plan Select Health Decent Prime Health VNPN Self Pay Anthem ClaimDOC Cigna Unity Preferred Network United Health Care OccuNet Denver Health Aetna Lucent Kaiser TriWest

FAQs

Continue to Sondermind to confirm Lilian Onwuka 's availability for new clients.

Lilian takes multiple insurance plans including Friday Health Plan , Centivo and more.

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