Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chika Ogbolu is a Double Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. She is known for her excellent communication skills and attention to detail. At Waterside Psychiatry, Chika provides compassionate mental health care for adolescents and adults in and around Hampton Roads, Virginia. She takes an empathetic and scientific approach to address various acute and chronic mental health conditions, all while advocating for high-quality patient care.
Chika offers diagnostic screening services for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) through an online telehealth platform. She has extensive experience managing the behavioral and learning challenges common with attention deficit disorder (ADD) and autism in adolescents and adults. Chika is also available to perform gene testing to new and returning patients.
Chika earned her Master of Science in Nursing and completed the Family Nurse Practitioners program at George Washington University School of Nursing in Washington, DC. She went on to become a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, graduating from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.
While in school, Chika was a member of the Phi Epsilon chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society. She also remains an active member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).
In addition to her extensive experience as a registered nurse in trauma and critical care settings, Chika has dedicated her time volunteering to underserved communities. She spent time among the Navajo population providing health education and also served in a hypertension and diabetes medical clinic in Ubulu Okiti, Nigeria.
Through listening and thoughtful questioning, I aim to provide you the best care with your questions and concerns at the forefront. The treatment plan is achieved with your consideration and input. I am a provider that listens without judgement who is flexible to meet client needs never insisting on a certain plan. The goal is to reach a plan that you, the client, are comfortable with to ensure compliance and continued care. I pride myself in listening and being empathetic. I feel my experience in several areas of health care allow me to consider not only your mental health, but your overall health. I fell in love with caring for others about 25 years ago and continue to have passion to make a difference. I am a provider who is reachable and pride myself in my involvement and ongoing care between appointments.
“Amanda is the BEST! I've never felt so heard and listened to before. I love that she collaborates with me on my treatment. She explains everything and can be reached when needed. I don't ever want to go to anybody else!!”
Ms. Amanda Johnson, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatrist
3145 Virginia Beach Boulevard
Suite 108
Virginia Bch, VA 23452
My educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Norfolk State university in 2009, a Master’s of science with a focus in education obtained in 2015 from Walden University, and an M.S. in Nursing –Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Virginia Commonwealth University.
I offer care based on 12 years of nursing experience in the inpatient and outpatient psychiatry setting, community stabilization. I would describe the approach that I take in caring for clients as holistic, direct, and nonjudgmental while
focusing on client centered care. As the child of a military parent I enjoyed exposure to many environments and cultures and believe it has prepared me in my current role. I enjoy working with a diverse group of people and disorders, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar illness, ADHD and other mood disorders. I also the importance of holistic care while promoting physical, mental, and emotional health.
I have enjoyed the privilege of providing care to patients as a nurse for 13 years. I have previous experience in neurosurgery/neurology, making the decision to transition to mental healthcare in 2017. My passion includes assisting patients who have found difficulty finding a provider with whom they can effectively collaborate. I believe every person has the right to access to safe, effective, compassionate behavioral healthcare. My ideal client is every client who is ready to get to work to improve their mental health. Whether you are coping with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia my goal will be to help you understand your diagnosis and investigate the most effective means to help you reach wellness. My approach is highly collaborative, including patient input as well as input from other members of the patient care team. My focus is in reaching a plan that is most comfortable, safe and effective for the patient.
“Dr. Naomii Myrik is hands down the BEST doctor I’ve ever had. She truly understands me, takes the time to listen, and made sure I received the proper diagnosis. She is EXTREMELY knowledgeable, helpful, and personable, and I can tell she GENUINELY cares about her patients. She goes above and beyond to do everything she can for them. I would recommend her 100% to anyone looking for a compassionate and skilled doctor.”
Makayla is a compassionate and resourceful Social Worker dedicated to supporting individuals and families through life's challenges. With a strong background in mental health and community support, Makayla provides case management services, connects clients to essential resources, and advocates for their needs across healthcare, education, housing, and social service systems.
Rondeshya “Ronnie” Cosby, NP, is a board-certified nurse practitioner and registered nurse who brings caring psychiatry services to Bright Shadows Telepsychiatry. The practice offers convenient virtual appointments to patients aged 6 and older in and around Hampton, Virginia and Winston Salem, North Carolina.
Ronnie has a practical nursing diploma from Central Technical School in Syracuse, New York, and a humanities and social science degree from Cayuga Community College in Auburn, New York.
Ronnie completed her Associate of Science in Nursing at the College of The Albemarle in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, before receiving her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina in Wilmington, North Carolina.
She completed her Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree at Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and she is currently pursuing her PhD at Winston-Salem State University.
Ronnie worked as a registered nurse at Bon Secours Maryview Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia, and Down East Health and Rehab in Gatesville, North Carolina, before joining the team at Sentara Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
She went on to work as Director of Nursing at Accordius Health and Rehab in Gatesville, North Carolina.
Ronnie brought her skills as a registered nurse to ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital
in Ahoskie, North Carolina, and then to PORT Health Methadone Clinic in Greenville, North Carolina.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, she treated patients at The Manhattan VA Medical Center in the Midtown area of Manhattan in New York City.
Ronnie worked as a nurse practitioner with Legacy LLC’s skilled nursing center before joining Riverside Mental Health & Recovery Center in Hampton, Virginia.
Ronnie holds an advanced cardiovascular and pediatric life support certification from the American Heart Association and is a member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association and Emergency Nurses Association.
She brings her immense experience and passion for mental health to the team at Bright Shadows Telepsychiatry.
