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Loise Ekwem
APRN,PMHNP-BC
Licensed in the state of TX
Insurance accepted
Aetna
Cigna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Oscar Health
and 4 more
Meet Loise Ekwem
An Integrated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Hi, I'm Loise U. Ekwem, a dedicated Advanced Practice Registered Nurse passionate about providing top-notch care. I am dual-certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. With 17 years of experience in clinical care settings across various specialties, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my practice and, am dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for individuals aged 15 to 85 and above. Whether you’re seeking help for anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health concerns, I am here to support you on your journey to wellness. I offer a range of services including medication management, psychotherapy, and telehealth, ensuring you have access to the care you need, wherever you are.
My philosophy
Medication Management: I work closely with you to find the right medication plan tailored to your needs. I monitor your progress and make adjustments as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes. Psychotherapy: I collaborate with you to create a plan, addressing issues that help you get back on track. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month.
My treatment approaches
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT)
• Culturally Sensitive
• Emotionally Focused
• Person-Focused
• Trauma-Focused
• Structural Family Therapy
I specialize in treating individuals with:
Mental Health
Adult Psychiatry
Adolescent Medicine
Psychiatry
General Practice
I provide professional care to people with the following conditions:
Depression
Anxiety
Bipolar disorders
Schizophrenia
PTSD
ADHD
Experiences
My education and work experiences
Work
Centrum Medical Group
Nurse Practitioner - Full-time
Dec 2022 - Present
Performs initial intake and completes physical examinations/ assessments on adult and adolescent
Patients. Initiate appropriate individualized treatment & diagnostic testing for acute and chronic conditions. Establish mental and medical diagnosis and determine a plan of care. Order, obtain & interpret laboratory tests, and diagnostic studies. Counsel & instruct patients and family members on various disease processes, prevention, and health promotion. Prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy to clients with mental disorders. Collaborate with Physicians and other disciplines for continuous quality care. View all
University of Texas Medical Branch
Nurse Practitioner – Correctional Managed Care - Contract
Feb 2021 - Dec 2022
Performs complete physical examinations/ assessments on adult patients. Initiate appropriate treatment & testing for acute and chronic medical conditions. Establish medical diagnosis and determine a plan of care. Order, obtain & interpret laboratory tests, and diagnostic tests. Prescribe medications and counsel patients on disease processes, prevention, and health promotion.View all
Education
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg
Master of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
May 2020 - Jun 2021
Walden University Minnesota
Master of Nurse Practitioner - Family Nurse Practitioner
Apr 2015 - Jun 2017
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Bachelor of Nursing - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Apr 2013 - Jun 2014
Get the support you need with a personalized treatment plan and flexible scheduling online or in person.
Ratings & Reviews
Here is what my patients said about me
98%
of patients said
“I feel better now after the treatment“
83%
of patients said
“I was treated with good care and respect“
93%
of patients said
“I understood the treatment plan“
Loise did a great job of informing me about my options and was able to answer my questions about medications. I look forward to my follow-up with Loise.