Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Puyallup, WA

I’m Dr. Emem Nkanga, Doctor of Nursing Practice. I believe that everyone deserves a personalized and compassionate approach to mental health care. I bring over 20 years of experience in healthcare, with a focused dedication to psychiatry over the past 4 years. My passion lies in supporting mental health and emotional well-being.

I work with children ages 10 and above, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds who are experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, insomnia, and more.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in painful patterns, or struggling in relationships, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I help individuals and families find greater clarity, healing, and connection. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you feel empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.

I am a doctorate-prepared dual-certified Nurse Practitioner with a holistic approach to healthcare, specializing in family and mental health. Passionate about helping others, I provide compassionate, solution-focused care tailored to each patient’s needs. I treat childhood and adult ADHD, offering care through medical record transfer or initiating treatment for new diagnoses with non-stimulant trials. My goal is to deliver comprehensive care that empowers patients to achieve optimal well-being.

Many of my clients are students, young adults, and working professionals navigating the demands of school, careers, relationships, and life transitions. They’re often trying to balance everything while wondering why life feels harder than it should.

I believe treatment works best when you better understand yourself and your options. Whether you’re experiencing symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, depression, psychosis, or another mental health concern, my approach is practical, collaborative, and tailored to your individual needs.

As a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, my goal is to help you better understand what’s going on, feel confident in your treatment, and find an approach that fits your life.

After getting my master's in counseling psychology decades ago, there has been a strong focus in helping others process through trauma, depression, anxiety and other mental health symptoms getting in the way of living one's best life, I am a licensed mental health counselor who uses several skills and techniques to help people heal.

I have worked in the field of social services for over 31 years. I have experience working with adult survivors of child abuse, child neglect, domestic violence, commercial exploitation, and rape. I have experience working with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, divorce, family separation, and caretaker fatigue. I also have experience working with adults dealing with significant life/career changes, and those dealing with crisis situations.