Meet Dr. Ugochi Abazie, DNP, PMHNP

Dr. Ugochi Abazie is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She received her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Rutgers University.

Dr. Abazie’s clinical experience is across life span from child to older adults in psychiatric emergencies, inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Abazie utilizes cultural-sensitive approach in the management of mental illness across diverse cultures. Dr. Abazie employs psychotherapy and psychopharmacology in the management of patients with mental illness. In addition, Dr. Abazie has Buprenorphine (Suboxone) training.

Second Language:

Ibo

Qualifications

School: Rutgers University
License No and State: 26NJ00865000, New Jersey

Specialties

  • Depression
  • Mood Disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Schizophrenia
  • Psychotic Disorders
  • ADHD/ADD
  • Alcohol Use Disorder
  • Child/Adolescent/Adult

Issues

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Personality Disorders
  • Family dynamics
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Coping Skills
  • Behavioral Problems
  • Insomnia

Treatment Orientation

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma Informed Care
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Modality

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family