OUR PROFESSIONALS

Learn about the makeup of the people that make us great at what we do.

My therapist truly listened. Now, I'm feeling more like myself again. She made me feel understood. The treatment has genuinely helped - GF, Essex, Maryland.

A multidisciplinary team

At the Joy of Life Clinic, our ready team comprises:

• Nurse practitioners

• Medical consultants

• Nurses (RNs)

• Social workers (clinical)
  (With applied psychology and substance abuse counseling backgrounds)

• Social workers
  (With psychology, health policy and community action backgrounds)

• Counselors (professional)

• Healthcare researchers and management consultants

• I.T. specialists

They bring a wealth of expertise to our practice. Specializing in psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, medication management, crisis intervention, and all-around personal and family health, they are equipped to address a spectrum of health and mental health conditions.

Committed to fostering health and well-being, they ensure that each patient receives individualized care that respects their unique journey toward healing, with a particular focus on supporting underserved communities.

Meet our chief provider

MS. MERCY NWANKAMA, CRNP-PMH, MSN
Clinical Director

Ms. Nwankama, a CRNP in psychiatric-mental health, has combined compassion and expertise over a two-decade healthcare career.

Specializing in complex mental health issues, she focuses on conditions prevalent among inmate populations and other individuals involved in correctional and public safety situations. She is steadfast in providing care that transcends the stigma often associated with these groups. Regardless of the clients' situations, she delivers compassionate, high-quality treatment with a holistic approach.

Her extensive experience in counseling, psychotherapy, and DEA authorization to prescribe and dispense Schedule II-V drugs, and excellence in interdisciplinary collaboration ensure the highest standards of treatment.

Discover how Ms. Nwankama navigates the path to wellness with confidence and empathy.

What this all means

You didn’t come this far to stop

Get to know about our philosophy, vision, and mission, all centered around meeting your needs or your loved ones' needs.

Discover how our diverse treatments and compassionate guidance can help you reclaim your life, joy, and personal growth, or your loved ones'.

Learn about the many ways you can pay for our services:

• Insurance plans
  We can accept many insurance plans).
  

• Personal payment methods
  Credit cards
  Debit cards
  CashApp
  Zelle
  Personal checks
  No cash accepted
  

• Payment plans.

We try to work with everybody and will look for the best payment approach that suits you or your loved ones.

OUR CORE BELIEFS

OUR HEALING APPROACHES

MANY WAYS YOU CAN PAY

You didn’t come this far to stop.

Believe you can, and you're halfway there.

Theodore Roosevelt

We work hand in hand with our clients to help them overcome stumbling blocks in the lives and uncover their true potential.

Impact

Support

Results

We emphasize the impact a real professional assistance can have on your life and happiness.

With us, you’re never alone: we are with you from the initial interview to the celebration times.

We are results-driven, and help our clients understand and unlock the true value of their lives.