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Top psychiatrists in Maplewood, NJ accepting new patients
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Your mind and body are speaking—are you listening? As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in high-stakes intensive care, I understand what many overlook: mental and physical health are inseparable.
In critical care, I saw how stress, trauma, and anxiety manifest in the body—tight chests, sleepless nights, unexplained pain. And when the pandemic hit, I witnessed the silent emotional suffering of patients, families, and healthcare workers alike. That moment changed everything.
I chose psychiatry because healing your mind is just as vital as healing your body. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like no one sees what you’re carrying—you don’t have to hold it alone. I’m here to help you reconnect, restore, and rise.
Let’s work together to make your mental wellness a priority. Click below to book your first step toward clarity, calm, and confidence.
Board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) Specializes in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and evidence-based psychotherapy for patients across the lifespan. Dedicated to providing compassionate, trauma-informed, and holistic care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
My name is Faith Ekpo, and I am Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents, young adults, older adults. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, overwhelmed, over-thinking, poor sleep or other life challenges, my goal is to help you feel more balanced, empowered, and equipped with the tools you need to thrive. My approach integrates medication management with psychotherapy and individualized therapeutic interventions to support each client’s unique needs and goals.
I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides care for children, adolescents, and adults. I work with concerns including anxiety, ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, panic disorders, PTSD, and women’s mental health. My goal is to create a warm, open environment where you feel heard and respected.
I’m a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner with years of experience in mental health. I specialized in treating conditions like anxiety, depression, stress, and ADHD, using a holistic and compassionate approach
I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with six years of experience. My degree includes DNP and MSN. I treat clients aged 15 years old to adults with generalized anxiety disorder, depression, ADHD, OCD, Psychosis, autism, bipolar disorder, and insomnia. I value my client's opinions and input into the treatment they receive.
I believe in holistic and evidence based care. I support people of all ages who are navigating anxiety and depression, including children, teens, adults, and older adults. My role is to guide, support, and collaborate with you to create a treatment plan that aligns with your goals, values, beliefs, culture, and preferences. I want you to feel heard, respected, and understood-not reduced to a diagnosis. Together, we can make space for what is difficult and build a path toward steadiness, clarity, and meaningful change, at a pace that feels right for you. You do not need to have answers before reaching out; we can begin where you are.
Emmanuel is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and has over 9 years of mental health nursing experience caring for patients across the lifespan. He graduated from Rutgers Univ. with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and earned his master’s degree from Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. Emmanuel has worked in various mental health settings, including Hackensack Univ. Medical Center, Carrier Clinic, Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, St. Claire’s Hospital and Genpsych.
About our psychiatrists located within 20 miles of Maplewood, NJ



- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Depression
- 94%ADD/ADHD
- 92%Bipolar disorder
- 86%OCD

- 98%Aetna
- 95%Cigna
- 91%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 69%Oxford

- 97%English
- 12%Yoruba
- 9%French
- 8%Spanish
- 5%Haitian Creole

- 100%In-person or online

- 63%Woman
- 37%Man

- 94%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 6%Medical Doctor

- 94%Individual therapy
- 11%Family therapy
- 9%Child or adolescent therapy
- 3%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions


Find the right psychiatrist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Maplewood
Finding the right psychiatrist in Maplewood starts with knowing what kind of care you need. Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication over time. Therapists provide talk therapy and support, and some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. If you’re looking for care related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or medication management, look for a psychiatrist whose listed specialties and clinical focus match your needs.
In a smaller community like Maplewood, local psychiatry options may be more limited than in larger New Jersey cities. Virtual appointments can expand your search while still letting you choose based on fit, schedule, and insurance. Medication management visits are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, though some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Before booking, review each psychiatrist’s bio for details about their approach, appointment format, availability, and whether they offer a free phone consultation.
Psychiatric care in Maplewood can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search for psychiatrists who match your preferences, confirm coverage for your plan, and view estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, so you can compare bios, choose a fit, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're already taking psychiatric medication and considering switching providers, talk to your current prescriber before changing or stopping any medication — most psychiatric medications shouldn't be stopped abruptly. Anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm or in acute crisis should call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than wait for an outpatient appointment.
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