Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Bend, OR

I'm a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of experience working with adults navigating some of life's hardest seasons — infertility, adoption, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and the kind of grief that doesn't have a clear name yet. I'm faith-integrated in my approach, which means I honor the role spirituality plays in your life without ever making it a requirement. My clients describe me as warm, easy to talk to, and refreshingly direct. I don't do one-size-fits-all therapy — every treatment plan starts with your story.

I am a doctorally educated, board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. I have additional training and experience in perinatal mental health and addiction medicine. I have worked in the psychiatric field for eight years and have been practicing as a nurse practitioner for three.

Masako is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who believes in caring for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Taking a holistic approach to mental health, she looks beyond symptoms to explore the underlying factors that influence emotional well-being, including physical health, lifestyle, relationships, and lived experiences. More recently, Masako also completed continuing education that focused on PTSD assessment and management through the National Center for PTSD.

I specialize in working with individuals across all mental health conditions, with a particular focus on anxiety, depression, anger and irritability, and feelings of frustration or helplessness. My greatest strengths are empathy, strong clinical judgment, and effective communication — qualities that allow me to build genuine therapeutic relationships and develop collaborative treatment plans tailored to each person's unique needs. I am deeply passionate about mental health because I believe every individual deserves the opportunity to improve their quality of life, build resilience, and experience meaningful recovery. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and getting out to explore and shop — life's simple pleasures that remind me of the importance of balance and joy.

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Welcome, and thank you for considering CopeWell Psychiatry & Wellness. I'm Udo Chukwuocha, a doctoral-prepared, dual-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. I'm glad you're here.

I believe mental health care should feel personal, collaborative, and never rushed. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported while we work together to understand your concerns and develop a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs.

As a dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I understand the close connection between physical and mental health. I take an integrative, whole-person approach to care, combining medical and psychiatric expertise to support your journey toward lasting wellness.

I provide care for individuals ages 17–64 experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma, sleep concerns, burnout, and life transitions, and I look forward to partnering with you on your journey to better mental health.