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At Next Level Psychiatry our providers complete comprehensive evidence-based clinical assessments to reach a diagnosis whilst involving patients in the plan of care. Our providers take it to the next level and treat till remission.

Mood Disorders

Depression

Depression

Depression is a mood disorder which causes an intense feeling of sadness which can interfere with one’s daily activity. Types of depression include postpartum depression, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder etc.

Symptoms of depression could include a loss of interest in hobbies or activities, difficulty sleeping or oversleeping, poor appetite or overeating, feeling of guilt, poor concentration, feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, agitation, psychomotor retardation, and in extreme cases suicidal ideations with or without a plan. Depression can sometimes accompany anxiety symptoms such as chest palpitation, tremors, and stomach ache.

Bipolar

Bipolar is a set of disorders that falls under mood disorders such as cyclothymia, dysthymic disorder, and depression. Bipolar can be divided into Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2. Diagnosing bipolar can sometimes be complicated with symptoms of depression, irritability, distractibility, impulsivity, poor appetite, difficulty with sleep, flights of ideas or talkativeness. Mania is more common in bipolar patients with distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated expansive or irritable mood lasting at least one week or any duration if hospitalization is necessary.
Bipolar
ADHD

Behavioral Issues

Behavioral disorders involve a pattern of disruptive behaviors in children that last for at least 6 months and cause problems in school, at home and in social situations

Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety disorders include a set of related mental disorders that include: Panic disorder, agoraphobia, specific phobia, social anxiety disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. Other causes of anxiety could be from cultural issues, substance abuse, etc. Symptoms could include feeling restlessness, tremors, overwhelmed feeling, irritability, and physical symptoms such as diarrhea, dizziness, palpitation, syncope, sweating, etc.

Anxiety
Insomnia

Insomnia

Insomnia consists of a group of sleep-wake disorder. It is a predominant complaint of dissatisfaction with sleep quality or quantity, associated with difficulty initiating sleep, difficulty maintaining sleep, characterized by frequent awakening or problems returning to sleep after awakening, and early morning awakening with inability to return to sleep.

Psychosis/Schizophrenia Spectrum

They are defined by abnormalities with positive symptoms of hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech or behavior, and negative symptoms such as flat affect, avolition, loss of social interest, and attentional deficits.
Schizophrenia
Eating disorder

Eating Disorder

These are groups of disorders that include anorexia nervosa, bulimia, rumination disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake, and binge eating disorder. Most of these disorders are caused by the interplay of psychological, cognitive, behavioral, societal, family, and biological factors. Treatment includes using a multifocal approach involving psychotherapy and psychotropic medication.

Trauma-Stressor Related Disorder

These include disorders in which are caused by exposure to a traumatic or stressful event. Traumatic or stressful events could include violent crime, motor vehicle accidents, military combat or natural disasters. Disorders include reactive attachment disorder, post-traumatic disorder, acute stress disorder, and adjustment disorder. Treatment includes using psychotherapy such as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, and psychotropic medications.
Trauma

Initial Assessment: $250
Follow-Up: $125

Please be advised, if an appointment is not canceled at least 24 hours in advance there will be a charge of sixty-five dollars ($65).

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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, committed to providing quality, professional and patient-centered care. Kachi’s practice style utilizes a collaborative approach to assist clients to reach their goals with the integration of pharmacological management and psychotherapy. Though he believes medication is a viable treatment method, it is not the only method. As an attentive provider and collaborator with clients, the best approach is planned to promote optimal health. Kachi’s focuses include but are not limited to Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, and Psychotic disorders. He looks forward to assisting you on this 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 Adio-Oduola

Olawale Adio-Oduola is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with training in treating patients with psychiatric disorders across lifespan and across practice settings, from hospitals to outpatient clinics. He has extensive experience working with psychiatric consultation services, Federal Qualified Health Centers, and private practices. His educational training was completed at Prairie View A&M and University of Texas Health Science Center- Houston, respectively.

Olawale is particularly passionate about mental health with a perspective that focuses on creating an individualized, evidenced-based, and comprehensive approach that promotes quality of life and best health outcomes. He is also a strong advocate for measures and policies that helps to bridge disparities and increase access to mental health/psychiatric services. Therefore, he involves himself as a member in several local and national boards that serves mental health needs. In his leisure time, he enjoys life with family, music, and coaching preschool soccer league.

FAVORITE QUOTE:

"Self-care is how you take your power back." - Lalah Delia

Kaeside Unachukwu

Kaeside is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse practitioner who graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center Houston with experience working with patients across all life span. He graduated summa cum laude from Prairie A&M College of Nursing with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing.

While working on his degree, he volunteered with the Leukemia clinic at MD Anderson Research Center and completed an externship with MD Anderson. He also completed other volunteer projects with the Houston Food Bank and also Vallbona Harris health clinic. Kaeside worked at Ben Taub General Hospital in a medical psychiatric department for 3 years where he was able to manage and treat patients with dual psychiatric medical diagnosis. He then attended The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston where he completed his Master’s degree with a specialty in psychiatry. He is experienced with working with individuals across all life span and has served the Spring and Nacogdoches county area. His love for the community prompted him to join Community Health Network in 2020.

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.”