Currently accepting new patients
Maplewood Mental Health Clinic — Psychiatric Care in NJ
Teresa Omwenga, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She does your evaluation, prescribing, and follow-ups herself — in person in Maplewood or by telehealth anywhere in New Jersey. Ages 10+. Start with a free 15-minute call.
- Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- Accepting new patients · Sun–Fri 9am–7pm
- Telehealth across NJ or in person in Maplewood
- Ages 10+ · English & Kiswahili
1
Office + telehealth in 9 more NJ towns
Free
15-min intro call
18
Plans listed — verification required
5yr
In practice
10+
Ages served · telehealth across NJ
Services
Care for the things weighing on you.
Psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and focused care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, OCD, panic, bipolar symptoms, later-life concerns, and autism-related mental-health needs.
Psychiatric Medication Management
Medication management with prescribing, dose adjustments, refills, and side-effect monitoring in one ongoing relationship.
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Psychiatric Evaluation
A structured first visit to understand symptoms, history, prior treatment, and what kind of care fits next.
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Depression Treatment
Care for depression that looks at mood, sleep, energy, motivation, medication options, and daily functioning.
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Anxiety Treatment
Care for worry, panic, avoidance, body tension, sleep disruption, and anxiety that is limiting daily life.
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Panic Attack Treatment
Care for panic attacks, fear of the next attack, avoidance, and the body alarm cycle that keeps panic going.
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ADHD Treatment
Adolescent and adult ADHD care that starts with differential diagnosis before medication decisions.
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Teresa Omwenga
PMHNP-BC · Board Certified
About the practitioner
A single clinician who actually knows your name.
Teresa is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 5 years of experience treating teens, adults, and older adults across New Jersey. She earned her MSN at Walden University in 2021.
Her approach combines evidence-based medication management with compassionate, non-judgmental support. No rushed visits. No handoffs. You see Teresa — every time.
Locations
One office. 10 service areas.
In-person visits at our Maplewood, NJ office, with telehealth available for New Jersey residents when clinically appropriate.
Physical office · In-person + telehealth
Maplewood, NJ
1585 Springfield AvenueMaplewood, NJ 07040
- Phone
- (908) 201-3904
- Hours
- Sun–Fri 9am–7pm
- Parking
- Free on-site
- Languages
- English & Kiswahili
Telehealth
Serving 9 additional NJ towns via telehealth
Video visits are available for residents across New Jersey when clinically appropriate.
How we work
Three steps, no surprises.
Most patients start with the free 15-minute call so they understand fit, cost, timing, and care options before scheduling an evaluation. New patients are usually scheduled within 24 hours.
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Free 15-minute call
We talk briefly about what brought you here, whether Maplewood Mental Health Clinic is the right fit, and what the next step would look like.
15 min · Free
02
Initial psychiatric evaluation
A structured first visit covering your history, symptoms, goals, medications, safety, and what has or has not helped before.
60 min · $250
03
Your ongoing plan
Medication management, brief supportive therapy, and coordination when needed. Follow-ups adjust to your response and your life context.
~30 min · $150
Fees & Insurance
Transparent pricing. 18 plans listed — verification required.
Know exactly what care costs before you book. Sliding-scale available for out-of-pocket patients; superbills provided for out-of-network reimbursement.
Initial evaluation
$250
60 minutes
Comprehensive psychiatric intake. History, symptoms, goals, and a shared treatment plan.
Free 15-min intro call
Free
15 minutes · no obligation
A brief call to see if we're a good fit. Ask questions. Decide at your pace.
Follow-up visit
$150
~30 minutes
Ongoing medication management, adjustments, and supportive care as needed.
Questions about the $250 evaluation or your insurance? We verify your plan on the free call, before any paid visit.
18 plans listed
Insurance directories can lag behind actual credentialing status. We verify your specific plan and benefits during the free 15-minute consultation before any paid visit. If your plan isn't listed, ask about a superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Medicaid
- Meritain Health
- Omnia Tier 1
- Oscar Health
- United Health Oscar Plans
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- United Medicare
- United NJ Exchange
- United Oxford Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Listed plans last reviewed 2026-05-01.
Payments accepted · Cash · Check · Discover · Mastercard · Visa · Zelle
Sliding scale: Sliding-scale rates are available for self-pay patients. Reductions range from 20% to 50% based on your situation. Discuss during your free 15-minute consultation — no formal paperwork required.
Professional trust
What colleagues notice about Teresa.
We don't ask patients in treatment to trade privacy for marketing. These endorsements are from licensed colleagues and are published on Teresa's Psychology Today profile, where you can read them in full.
Teresa Omwenga is a very professional and compassionate provider. Who uses evidence-based in providing positive outcomes to her patient. I highly recommend her.
Modern Behavioral and Mental Health LLC
PMHNP-BC
Ms. Teresa is an experienced mental health nurse practitioner. She is caring, compassionate, and knowledge. Her attention to detail and expertise allows her to create a plan of care that is suited to her patients' needs.
Dadakpoye Johnson
MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Teresa is an excellent and compassionate provider. I am pleased to endorse her. Keep up the great work, Teresa!
Rhema Psychiatric Services LLC
DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Professional endorsements are separate from patient testimonials.
Common questions
Questions patients ask most.
Six answers to the first things people want to know. For more, see our About page or start with a free 15-minute call.
What is a PMHNP and how is it different from a psychiatrist?
A PMHNP is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner — a registered nurse with graduate training (MSN or DNP) and national board certification in psychiatry. In New Jersey, PMHNPs assess, diagnose, and prescribe under a collaborative practice arrangement with a licensed physician. The clinical difference is often more integrative: PMHNPs typically combine medication management with brief supportive therapy in one visit.
Do you accept my insurance?
We work with 18 plans — including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Horizon BCBS, Medicaid, Oscar, UMR, and UnitedHealthcare — contingent on benefits verification before your first visit. If your plan isn't listed, we provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement, and sliding-scale rates are available for self-pay patients.
Can I do telehealth if I live outside Maplewood?
Yes — telehealth is available to New Jersey patients when clinically appropriate. We commonly serve patients from Newark, Elizabeth, East Orange, Livingston, Millburn, Chatham, West Orange, Short Hills, and Irvington. Your first visit can be in-person or telehealth, depending on your clinical needs and current prescribing rules.
What happens on the free 15-minute consultation?
We talk briefly about what brought you here, what you're hoping for, and whether our approach fits your situation before you complete intake paperwork or schedule an evaluation. No clinical decisions are made on the call. If we're not a good match, we'll point you toward a colleague who might be.
Do you prescribe controlled substances via telehealth?
We prescribe Schedule II medications (including ADHD stimulants) within current DEA telehealth rules and New Jersey state regulations. For adults, New Jersey requires an initial in-person evaluation at our Maplewood office before Schedule II prescribing begins, plus quarterly in-person follow-up visits for the duration of treatment. A narrow exception exists for patients under 18 with documented parental consent. We'll walk through the specifics on your free consultation.
How soon can I book?
New patients are usually scheduled within 24 hours. Call (908) 201-3904 to book directly (Sun–Fri 9am–7pm), or use the free 15-minute consultation as your first step.
Start with a free 15-minute call.
Currently accepting new patients ages 10+. New patients are usually scheduled within 24 hours. We talk through fit, timing, and insurance on the call — no obligation to book an evaluation. Sun–Fri 9am–7pm.
Can't call right now? Email contact@maplewoodmentalhealthclinic.com with your name and number. Scheduling questions only — please don't include clinical details.