What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.52
Average wait time
4.71
Bedside manner
4.79
“Very food listener. Interested in helping me with my problems not just throwing pills at it. She spent time with me ask question explained things to me and ask numerous times if I had any questions. Also informed me if needed I could call her office before next visit. I was very comfortable with her and impressed.”
Initials hiddenMore than 1 year agoVideo visit
“Mary showed compassion and really listened to my struggles. She also was able to offer solutions until more answers could be answered. Overall great experience.”
Taylor R.April 25, 2022
About Dr. Mary Opara
Focus areas
Anxiety
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Christian Counseling
Motivational Interviewing
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Mary Opara
Dr. Mary Opara is a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse with a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Massachusetts, a Master’s in Mental Health Nursing from Georgia State University, and a Bachelor’s degree from Brenau University.
Mary’s style is collaborative, direct, and nonjudgmental. She emphasizes authentic therapeutic connection and individual resilience, autonomy, and recovery. Mary has experience working with a diverse group of people and issues, including anxiety, depression, psychosis, bipolar illness, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, PTSD, OCD, trauma recovery, ADHD, and behavior change, especially around drug and alcohol use. Her focus is also on providing holistic care by promoting physical, mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual health.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Nurse, Mary provides supportive therapy as well as manages and prescribes medications. Medications can be a sensitive topic; her goal is to create a safe space and offer a balanced perspective to support you in making informed decisions about your care. Mary’s psychotherapeutic training includes Psychodynamic, Humanistic, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She integrates aspects of these modalities rather than adhering to just one, in order to best serve each patient’s needs.
Mary believes that, like snowflakes, no two individuals are alike. She seeks out client strengths to collaboratively build a path to healing. Her approach includes working with patients on relaxation techniques such as visualization, progressive muscle relaxation, and deep breathing. Mary has always been deeply committed to the care of her patients. When away from her patients, she loves to sing, travel, and enjoy the company of her family.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Dr. Mary Opara is very compassionate, and passionate about caring for, and helping her patients obtain the best Psychiatry/Mental Health care treatment possible. Her approach is more of " Holistic care," by taking into account, and addressing the emotional, physical, social, and spiritual needs of the patient. With over 20 years of expertise in the field, she is very experienced in finding the right combination of medication(s), and supportive/motivational therapy to greatly improve the patient's general wellbeing.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
-Make the patient feel comfortable and welcome.
-Listen attentively to hear what the patient is saying as well as not saying, paying attention to verbal, as well as non verbal cues
-Assess patient situation, obtain present and past medical/mental health history
-Diagnosis
-Education on medication options/therapy benefits
-Patient opinion/preferences/alternatives
-Medication management-after discussion of side effects, options, alternatives, benefits, not doing anything
-Follow up appointment made
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $250 for 45 minutes
Ongoing session: $150 for 20 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
More information on payments and coverage
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Cigna
United (Optum)
Cash Pay Patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Massachusetts, Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Georgia State University, Master's in Mental Health Nursing
- Brenau University (Bachelor's)
Professional memberships
- Sigma Theta Tau International
Awards and publications
- The Effect of an Educational Intervention on Adult Women with Major Depressive Disorder A Clinical Scholarly Project by Mary S. Opara
NPI number
1821494352
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.52
Wait time
4.71
Bedside manner
4.79
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She was awesome!!!! Really listened and helped me learn what’s best for me.
May 17, 2022Courtney P.Verified patient
Very food listener. Interested in helping me with my problems not just throwing pills at it. She spent time with me ask question explained things to me and ask numerous times if I had any questions. Also informed me if needed I could call her office before next visit. I was very comfortable with her and impressed.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Mary showed compassion and really listened to my struggles. She also was able to offer solutions until more answers could be answered. Overall great experience.
April 25, 2022Taylor R.Verified patient
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How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Mary Opara?
Generally, Dr. Mary Opara has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Opara's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Dr. Mary Opara accepting new patients?
Dr. Mary Opara generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Opara's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Dr. Mary Opara accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Mary Opara online?
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What practice does Dr. Mary Opara work with?
Dr. Mary Opara works with Ideal Minds Behavioral Services.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Mary Opara?
Dr. Mary Opara frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, and Psychiatry Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Mary Opara on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Mary Opara speak?
Dr. Mary Opara speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Mary Opara in reviews?
21 patients have reviewed Dr. Mary Opara. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.52/5. They have a 4.79/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.71/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.