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Ugonna Okafor

(She/her)
Doctor of Nurse in Practice ,Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -Board Certified

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, Regence BlueShield, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

ADD/ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, and LGBTQIA+

Great to meet you!

I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides diagnostic services, medication management and Psychotherapy to individuals from 6 years old to older adults. Together, we will evaluate emotional, physical, environmental, spiritual, cultural, and rational dimension of your life. Then, we will work as a team to determine the best treatment options for you. Ugonna is guaranteed to work with you to find the best fit for your mental health needs.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Ugonna utilizes a holistic approach, evidence based practice and patient preference to give all patient the best care possible. With more than 7 years extensive psychiatric experience in various setting, Ugonna is equipped to provide an individualized therapy that is specific and tailored to your treatment goals.

What you can expect from our first session

Our initial appointment comprises getting a comprehensive history from you, evaluating your current stressors, and discussing treatment options based on your goals of treatment. Our fellow up appointment will focus on reviewing treatment progress and making necessary adjustments for the client to reach their specific therapeutic goals.


Ugonna's style is

Open-minded
Holistic
Solution-oriented

Insurance carriers Ugonna accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
Regence BlueShield of Washington
United Healthcare

More about Ugonna

MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Texas State University
License type: APN (Advanced Practice Nurse) (Texas), APRN-CNP (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner) (Arizona), ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) (Washington)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English and Igbo
Works with: Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Substance Use / Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Sleep disorder, Stress, Anger Management, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Maternal Mental Health, Men's Issues, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, Identity Issues, Trauma, and PTSD
Modalities: Trauma Focused CBT, Neuropsychological Testing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychotic Disorders, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Locations

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405 State Highway 121 Bypass A250
Lewisville, TX 75067