Obianuju Rivera, PMHNP-BC – Psychiatrist in Riverside, CA | Mindpath Health
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About
Uju has over 12 years of experience working in underserved, rural communities with limited resource access. Her empathetic, collaborative, and personal approach empowers patients to advocate in their treatment plans as she addresses biological, psychological, and social determinants that may impact their health. Uju creates an environment built on safety and trust within each patient interaction as she honors your unique strengths. She is passionate about the destigmatization of mental illness and providing quality, evidence-based mental health care to address each patient’s unique needs and goals. Uju enjoys hiking, trying new workouts, and reading.
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Azusa Pacific University
- Specialty Boards: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – American Nurses Credentialing Center
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Major depressive disorder (MDD)
- Panic attacks/disorders
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Mood disorders
- Bipolar disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Stress management
- Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Sleep problems
- Psychiatric consultation
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Co-occuring conditions
- Conduct/disruptive disorders
- End-of-life issues
- Men’s mental health
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum mental health
- Psychotic disorders
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Women’s mental health
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What patients are saying
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My nurse practitioner, Uju, is attentive when I speak, and wants what is best for me. I feel comfortable talking to her. I trust her judgement.
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Uju was very mindful. She listened well. She was empathetic. I am glad to have her as my clinician.
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My clinician has always made me feel comfortable and calm to share my diagnosis and treatment.
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This clinician is very professional, understood my needs, and made the appropriate referral.
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Very helpful.
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Uju is very conscientious when prescribing medicine.
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Clinician, was knowledgeable, thorough, explained the process well, seemed concerned about my well being, polite, professional and friendly
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Dr Rivera is amazing and responsive
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Dr. O Rivera was knowledgeable, friendly, and clear to me and what she was trying to say and suggest. I would be happy to continue working with her if needed.
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Dr. Rivera seemed to understand my concerns as a clinician and as an empathetic person in general. She easy to talk to and I felt more comfortable speaking to her as our session progressed. I look forward to forthcoming sessions.
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Dr. Riviera is very nice and super understanding. I couldn’t ask for a better psychiatrist.
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Had a great experience, and would highly recommend to friends and family!
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I feel she really went out of her way to listen to my concerns and help me.
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I think we are on top of things
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Ike Rodriguez was very helpful she is so knowledgeable and caring. She is a great listener and single handily checked all my boxes to get my daughter’s medication figured out. Such a relief to talk to someone that helped we my problems.
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It was a great experience. Thank you
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it was nice to discuss all aspects of my health and well being
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My psychiatrist is kind.She listens to me and it helps me to address my concerns.And my medication needs thank you
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NP Rivera seems very capable and easy to work with.
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She is a life saver! Love her
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She seems interested in helping me with my extreme, long standing problem with fatigue and sleepiness.
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This has been a good experience all around. Many thanks.