Nonso Anuebunwa, MD

Nonso holds a Medical Doctorate (MD) from UCLA and a B.S. in Behavioral Neuroscience from Purdue University. Since graduating from college in 2013, Nonso has been committed to supporting family systems. His first professional role was as a teacher in Newark, NJ, where he quickly realized that behavioral and academic issues were often linked to students’ lives outside of school. This insight led him to take on the role of a mentor, working with kids in their homes after school to provide support and structure, and collaborating with parents on engaging their children productively.

During medical school, Nonso excelled in his psychiatry, family medicine, and pediatrics rotations. He recognized that understanding patients’ lives and their family relationships is crucial, especially in intimate situations such as end-of-life care. After completing his medical degree, he worked as an Education Consultant for a company in San Francisco, where he served as a bridge connecting parents with their children, setting them up for success in school.

Nonso’s personal background significantly shapes his professional approach. Growing up in a culture and household that did not prioritize mental health, he experienced misunderstandings and frustrations as a neurodiverse individual. Receiving mental health care fundamentally changed his life, making him more open, understanding, and caring, and adding depth to his relationships. He has supported young adults in their mental health journeys, witnessing firsthand the transformative impact of mental health support.

Nonso believes in the family systems approach, emphasizing that mental health should not be siloed. He has found that involving parents in the support process leads to longer-lasting and more sustainable benefits. His familiarity with elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) informs his focus on mindfulness, introspection, and intention in addressing challenges. He describes himself as a patient and compassionate teacher who values active listening and self-reflection, bringing warmth and openness to his interactions with clients.

With extensive experience coaching smart young adults with ADHD or executive functioning issues, Nonso is broadly interested in neurodiversity and helping individuals manage anxiety functionally. His goal is to help young clients understand and articulate who they are, who they want to be, and the challenges they face in achieving their goals. He believes that understanding and articulation are the first steps toward personal and professional progress.

In his free time, Nonso enjoys reading fantasy, sci-fi, and graphic novels, writing poetry and prose, playing video games, and watching movies. Recently, he and his wife moved to Denver for her residency program at Anschutz. He wishes he had pets and describes himself as an open book, ready to help clients reframe negative self-talk, foster positive change, and move toward self-compassion and acceptance.