Chidinma Okwueze is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in both general and mental health care, serving diverse populations across a range of clinical settings. Her professional journey has included roles in community health, inpatient psychiatry, correctional mental health services, and public health programs throughout Nigeria, Canada, and the United States.

Chidinma’s approach to care is grounded in a holistic, person-centered philosophy that values the emotional, physical, and social dimensions of well-being. She has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating a variety of psychiatric conditions, including mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD, ADHD, substance use disorders, and other behavioral health challenges. She is known for her thoughtful, culturally sensitive approach and her ability to form strong, therapeutic connections with her patients.

In clinical practice, Chidinma integrates medication management with evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions. She frequently incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) principles to support meaningful and lasting outcomes.

At Fortified Minds PLLC, she provides psychiatric care via telehealth, expanding access to high-quality mental health services for individuals and families across the lifespan. She is particularly passionate about advancing mental health equity and proudly serves marginalized and underserved communities with dedication and empathy.