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Diverse behavioral health team at Passionate Behavioral Health Center

Our Clinical Team

Meet Our Providers

Compassionate Clinicians. Dedicated to Your Recovery.

Our team of licensed behavioral health professionals brings expertise, empathy, and a genuine commitment to helping individuals and families achieve lasting wellness. Each provider at PBHC is dedicated to delivering evidence-based, person-centered care in a supportive and affirming environment.

Experienced. Compassionate. Here for You.

At Passionate Behavioral Health Center, our providers are more than clinicians — they are partners in your journey toward mental health, recovery, and well-being. We are actively growing our team to ensure every patient receives timely, high-quality care.

Dr. Lee Njeri, DNP, PMHNP-BC at PBHC
Medical Director
Accepting Patients

Medical Director

Dr. Lee Njeri

DNP, PMHNP-BC

Medical Director | Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Lee Njeri is the Medical Director of Passionate Behavioral Health Center and a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 20 years of combined experience in psychiatry. Dr. Njeri earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Massachusetts and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Frontier University, specializing in psychiatric-mental health across the lifespan. Her career spans direct-care support, registered nursing, and advanced practice — with experience across inpatient, outpatient, detention, long-term care, IOP, PRP, and residential treatment settings. Dr. Njeri has worked with individuals of all ages and is deeply committed to walking alongside each patient on their journey toward mental health treatment and recovery.

Areas of Focus

  • Mood Disorders
  • Anxiety
  • ADHD
  • Addictions & Substance Use Disorders
  • Schizophrenia
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Dementia
  • Psychiatric Evaluations
  • Medication Management
Unique Arnold, LICSW, LCSW-C at PBHC
Clinical Director
Accepting Patients

Clinical Director

Unique Arnold

LICSW, LCSW-C

Clinical Director | Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Unique Arnold is the Clinical Director of Passionate Behavioral Health Center and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Washington, D.C. and Maryland. She brings extensive experience supporting clients navigating depression, anxiety, and other mood-related challenges, as well as life transitions, healthy relationships, grief and loss, anger management, substance use, trauma, and complex emotional needs across various settings. Unique is passionate about providing culturally responsive and person-centered care, meeting each client where they are in their journey. She utilizes a strength-based, trauma-informed approach that prioritizes emotional safety, self-awareness, and empowerment — creating a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, build coping skills, and work toward meaningful change. With a strong foundation in clinical leadership and community-based mental health, Unique is committed to fostering growth, resilience, and long-term well-being for the individuals she serves.

Areas of Focus

  • Depression & Anxiety
  • Mood Disorders
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Grief & Loss
  • Life Transitions
  • Substance Use
  • Anger Management
  • Healthy Relationships
Grace Ukomadu, MSN, PMHNP-BC — Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at PBHC
Accepting Patients

Grace Ukomadu

MSN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Areas of Focus

  • Psychiatric Evaluations
  • Medication Management
  • Mood Disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Evidence-Based Treatment
  • Personalized Care

Grace Ukomadu is a dedicated and compassionate Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over eight years of experience in nursing. Grace holds both a Master of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, providing her with a strong foundation in psychiatric nursing and advanced practice knowledge. She is adept at assessing, diagnosing, and managing mental health conditions, and is committed to empowering individuals to achieve optimal mental wellness through evidence-based treatments, personalized care, and a collaborative approach.

Interested in Joining Our Team?

We are always looking for compassionate, skilled behavioral health professionals to join the PBHC family. If you are a licensed clinician, graduate intern, or peer recovery specialist, we would love to hear from you.

Ready to Meet Your Provider?

Taking the first step toward better mental health is an act of courage. Our team is here to support you every step of the way.