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Uzochukwu (Kachi) Emukah,
MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Kachi is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He is dedicated to providing quality, professional, and patient-centered care. Kachi’s practice style is rooted in collaboration, helping clients achieve their goals through a thoughtful integration of pharmacological management and psychotherapy.

While he recognizes that medication is an important treatment option, Kachi believes it should be part of a comprehensive approach to mental health. As an attentive provider, he works closely with clients to develop personalized strategies that promote optimal well-being. Kachi’s areas of focus include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and psychotic disorders. He looks forward to guiding you on your journey to mental wellness.

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“Mental health problems don’t define who you are. They are something you experience. You walk in the rain and you feel the rain, but, importantly, YOU ARE NOT THE RAIN.” - Matt Haig

Olawale (Wale) Adio-Oduola

Olawale Adio-Oduola is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides compassionate, evidence-based care across the lifespan, drawing on extensive experience in settings from hospitals to outpatient clinics. He has specialized experience in psychiatric consultation services, community health at Federally Qualified Health Centers, and private practice. Trained at Prairie View A&M University and UT Health Science Center – Houston, he is committed to a holistic approach to mental health that prioritizes individualized, comprehensive care.

A dedicated advocate for mental health equity, Olawale is involved in local and national mental health boards focused on increasing access to care and bridging healthcare disparities. Outside his practice, he enjoys spending time with his family, exploring music, and coaching preschool soccer.

FAVORITE QUOTE:

"Mental health care should be as unique as the individual, guided by compassion, backed by evidence, and focused on living a life of quality and purpose." - Olawale (Wale) Adio-Oduola

Kaeside Unachukwu

Kaeside is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing summa cum laude from Prairie A&M College of Nursing. With experience working with patients across all life spans, Kaeside is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health care. While pursuing his degree, Kaeside volunteered at the Leukemia clinic at MD Anderson Research Center and completed an externship there. He also contributed to the Houston Food Bank and Vallbona Harris Health Clinic through various volunteer projects.

Kaeside spent three years at Ben Taub General Hospital in the medical psychiatric department, where he managed and treated patients with dual psychiatric and medical diagnoses. He furthered his expertise by completing his Master’s degree with a specialty in psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston.

His commitment to the community led him to join Community Health Network in 2020, where he continues to serve the Spring and Nacogdoches County areas.

PHILOSOPHY OF PRACTICE:

“A degree as a Nurse and now an Advanced nurse practitioner continues to teach me empathy and care which is the core center of my practice.”