Charlotte Nwogwugwu, DrPH, MSN, MPH, BSN, CPH-BC, PMHNP-BC

Medical Director

Charlotte is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with almost 20 years of experience in healthcare. She has spent several years working with veterans and first responders both in hospitals and in community settings. Her vast experience in mental health, public health and global health enabled her to also build a research career. As a PMHNP, she sees patients as young as 6 years old all the way through adulthood. As a nurse who served as a frontline provider during the pandemic, and continues to serve as a frontline personnel, she understands the burnout that first responders experience, and the stressors of the job.

Her research interest in HIV/AIDS, PrEP and Mental Health has enabled her to explore the behavioral risk factors among African American women and the utilization of Pre- exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) utilizing the Health Belief Model as a framework. She has also worked collaboratively with psychiatric providers on clinical research on substance use, mental health and patient care from the perspective of nurses.  In addition, she serves on the HIV Planning Group and the sub-group Harm Reduction and IV drug Use committee which focuses on ensuring HIV services are available and accessible to all within Baltimore City. She has published several manuscripts, which have focused on HIV and Pre-exposure prophylaxis, exploring the impact of intimate partner violence on safe sex practices among women, barriers to consistent condom use, HIV disclosure issues and the associated stigma in addition to the impact of nurses’ attitudes on the health outcomes of patients with substance use disorders. She has expanded on her work through collaborative global partnerships on HIV and mental health research, in addition to creating global health educational opportunities for interdisciplinary students. She served as a World Health Organization consultant with the Science and Research Pillar examining evidence on COVID and advising on health system strategies to address Long COVID/ Post COVID. She is also working on the implementation of evidence-based interventions in addressing mental health on the African continent.  

Stanley Nwogwugwu, PhD, LCPC, LCADC, NCC, ACS
Founder & Clinical Director

Dr. Stanley Nwogwugwu holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Work from Morgan State University and a Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling from Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio. He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor–Supervisor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor–Supervisor (LCADC), and a National Certified Counselor (NCC).

At Insightful Life Therapeutic Services (ILTS), Dr. Nwogwugwu’s clinical focus is the assessment and treatment of co-occurring mental health and substance-use disorders across the lifespan. His therapeutic process begins with a comprehensive, culturally responsive assessment that carefully considers social, environmental, and systemic factors influencing each client’s presenting concerns. He utilizes an integrative treatment approach, drawing from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and family-systems frameworks to help clients identify and modify self-defeating patterns that interfere with emotional wellness and daily functioning.

Dr. Nwogwugwu provides a therapeutic environment that encourages reflection, accountability, and personal growth. Clients working with him are supported in developing insight, emotional regulation skills, and practical coping strategies that foster resilience, autonomy, and sustainable change. He has also completed specialized training addressing the intersection of mental health and sexual health, further enhancing his holistic approach to care.

With over a decade of experience working with first responders, Dr. Nwogwugwu has a particular interest in supporting law enforcement officers, firefighters, healthcare professionals, and veterans. He brings a deep understanding of the occupational stressors, trauma exposure, and cultural dynamics unique to these populations and collaborates closely with clients to develop effective, individualized strategies for maintaining psychological well-being and functional stability.

Inspired by more than 20 years of clinical work in Baltimore City, Dr. Nwogwugwu’s doctoral research focused on depressive symptomatology and marijuana use among adolescents and adults. He remains deeply committed to clinician education, consultation, and advocacy related to the mental-health impacts of cannabis use and regularly provides guidance on evidence-based, client-centered treatment planning.