Now Accepting New Patients
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Same day appointments now
available during office hours.
Healing Minds,
Empowering Lives.
We are currently offering specials for self-pay patients.
14+ Years Health Care Experience
Patient centered critical care expertise
All Ages Served
Children, teens, adults & seniors
In-Person & Telehealth
El Paso TX & Las Cruces NM
Board-Certified PMHNP
ANCC-certified & multi-state licensed
Comprehensive Psychiatric
Care
From the youngest patients to our oldest — Joy provides expert psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing medication management across every stage of life.
General Mental Health
Broad psychiatric support for those experiencing significant life transitions, substance use concerns, eating and weight concerns, insomnia, and behavioral health challenges at any age.
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Specialized psychiatric care for children age 6 and above, and teenagers, including evaluation and treatment for ADHD, behavioral disorders, autism symptom management, anxiety, and mood disorders.
Medication Management
Evidence-based psychiatric medication evaluation, prescription, monitoring, and adjustment — with thorough patient education so you understand exactly what you're taking and why.
Geriatric Psychiatry
Thoughtful, patient-centered psychiatric care for older adults — addressing late-life depression, anxiety, cognitive changes, sleep disorders, and age-related mental health challenges.
Adult Psychiatry
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management for adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and more.
Telehealth
Secure, HIPAA-compliant video appointments available statewide across Texas and New Mexico. Same quality care as in-person — from the comfort of your home or office.
Initial Evaluation (60 min) · Follow-Up Visit (30 min)
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Joy Nwankwo, PMHNP-BC
I am Joy Nwankwo, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 14 years of experience working with patients across the lifespan — from children and adolescents to adults and seniors — in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
My practice is grounded in one belief: mental illness is not a personal failure. I combine evidence-based pharmacotherapy with genuine compassion, ensuring every patient feels seen, heard, and supported — without stigma or judgment.
I strongly believe in not letting your struggle become your identity. A healthy mind is the greatest gift. Let us walk towards recovery together.
Moises Montenegro
Executive Virtual Assistant | HIPAA Certified
My name is Moises Montenegro, and I am an experienced Executive Virtual Assistant specializing in providing high-level administrative, organizational, and clinical support to doctors and healthcare practitioners.
With over five years of dedicated experience in the medical field, I act as the backbone of Optimum Psychiatric Care and Wellness — ensuring seamless daily operations so providers can focus entirely on patient care.
I directly communicate with patients to facilitate appointments and return all calls in a timely manner, proactively avoiding any delays in patient care.
As a fully bilingual professional, I seamlessly bridge communication gaps by offering fluent medical interpretation services whenever required. To guarantee the highest standards of data security and patient confidentiality, I maintain an active HIPAA certification, ensuring that all protected health information (PHI) is handled with absolute compliance and integrity.
From managing complex schedules, billing logistics, and patient intake to delivering precise medical interpretation, I am committed to elevating practice efficiency with professionalism, empathy, and technical expertise.
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We Treat a Wide Range of Conditions
Joy provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management across a comprehensive range of mental health and behavioral conditions for patients aged 6 and above.
Also treating: Autism symptoms, Eating disorders, Substance use disorders, Alcohol use disorders, Schizophrenia, Behavioral disorders, and more.
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We Accept Most Major Insurance
We work with a wide range of insurance plans to make care accessible. Always verify your specific benefits before your first appointment — coverage varies by plan.
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