Emem Nkanga, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Dr. Emem Nkanga is a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), and a Board-Certified Psychiatry Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), providing care to patients aged 10 and upwards at Mindful Solutions Psychiatry in Garland, Texas. Emem brings over 20 years of expertise in the healthcare industry to the proficient team.

She obtained her Bachelor's, Master of Science in Nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees from The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). Her comprehensive background encompasses multiple healthcare domains, including trauma, surgery, progressive and intermediate care, rehabilitation, and psychiatry, with a primary emphasis on mental healthcare over the past four years.

As a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC), Emem has committed her career to enhancing the health of individuals and communities. At Mindful Solutions Psychiatry, Emem specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with a range of illnesses, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, insomnia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and more.

Emem emphasizes attentive listening and motivates her patients to express their concerns, challenges, struggles or worries. She integrates her educational background and psychiatric expertise to build a thorough medication management plan and collaborates effectively with therapists and other experts on psychotherapy treatment. Her methodology is comprehensive, compassionate, empathetic, nurturing, and nonjudgmental.

Emem provides a tailored approach to mental health for individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. She helps them achieve the optimal mental and emotional well-being they deserve, enabling them to live a more fulfilling life.