Summary

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Dr. Sylvia Ezewuzie, DNP, APRN, PMHNP — Board‑Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

With more than a decade of clinical experience in mental health care:

  • Treats: Medication Management, ADHD, Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Provides evidence-based psychopharmacology and medication management
  • Develops personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs and goals
  • Integrates medication care with a patient-centered, outcomes-focused approach

Dr. Sylvia Ezewuzie, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and experienced behavioral-health specialist providing evidence-based psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management for adolescents and adults.

Her clinical approach blends advanced psychiatric expertise with empathy and respect for each patient’s lived experience. A strong proponent of collaborative care, she partners with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to create individualized treatment strategies that support recovery, stability, and long-term wellbeing. Patients can expect a calm, supportive atmosphere where their concerns are heard and care is delivered with professionalism and compassion.

In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Ezewuzie mentors future nurse practitioners and is committed to advancing education and leadership in psychiatric care, improving mental health outcomes across the lifespan.

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Office Location

Optimal Behavioral Health, PLLC

Raleigh, NC 27609
Mon9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 6 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Wilmington University - Doctor of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
  • 5 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Sylvia Ezewuzie, DNP, PMHNP

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • Alliance Health
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • Beacon Health / Carelon
  • Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Medicare (BCBSNC)
  • Carolina Complete Health
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Medicare Advantage
  • Devoted Health
  • First Health
  • HealthTeam Advantage
  • Healthy Blue (BCBS Medicaid)
  • Humana
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Magellan Behavioral Health
  • MultiPlan / PHCS Network
  • North Carolina Medicaid (Standard Plan)
  • Original Medicare
  • Partners Health Management
  • Trillium Health Resources
  • UnitedHealthcare / Optum
  • Vaya Health
  • Wellcare Medicare
  • Wellcare of North Carolina

Medical Specialties

Dr. Sylvia Ezewuzie, DNP, PMHNP has the following 5 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Sylvia Ezewuzie, DNP, PMHNP has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Addiction Medicine
  • Behavioral Health & Social Services
  • Community Psychiatry
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Patient Support
  • Psychiatric Evaluations
  • Substance Use Counseling

Certifications, License, & Education

6 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

MEDICAL LICENSE

Nurse Practitioner, North Carolina, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

University

Wilmington University - Doctor of Psychiatric Mental Health NursingGraduated in 2020

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