Damaris Chukwara, DNP, APRN, PMHNP is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner licensed in the state of Texas.

Damaris's love for people inspired her to become a nurse and it is her strong belief that mental health care is the foundation for living well and thriving that inspired her to get her specialization in psychiatric care.

Damaris earned a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Texas Christian University, Masters of Science in Nursing from The University of Texas at Arlington and Doctorate of Nursing Practice from The University of Alabama – Huntsville with a concentration on Suicide Prevention. She is passionate about mental health specifically focusing on disease management and providing greater access to mental health care, and currently sees patients in Heading’s Dallas, Texas clinic and via telehealth.

Damaris accepts most insurance plans, and treats many mental health conditions including depression, anxiety and mood disorders. For those struggling with treatment-resistant mental illness, Damaris offers consultations for specialized treatments offered in-clinic, including Spravato, Intramuscular Ketamine, and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).