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Ngozi Okafor, APRN, RN, NP

Ngozi Okafor, APRN, RN, NP

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatry)
NJ
Hi there, I'm Ngozi! A Psychiatric Mental Health Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with years of experience in mental health specializing in adolescent to geriatric and their families. My Approach to treatments is with evidence-based practice, psychotherapy and medications. My communication style is a supportive and non-judgmental tone and calming, private, and empathetic environment. My journey to mental healthcare started about 15 years ago when I started working at the mental health facility as an aide. I saw that mental health patients are being stigmatized and under treated. Establishing a collaborative relationship, empathize and validate, assess for readiness, identify values and strengths, creating an action plan and identify incremental milestones. Emphasize self-care and Self compassion Attain mood stability, emotional stability, reduction in stress, improved quality of life, a balanced mental state and ability to navigate life's challenges.

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About Ngozi Okafor

Focus areas

Anxiety
Medication Management
Psychiatric Medication Review
Bipolar Disorder
Medication Review
Depression
Psychiatric Medication Management

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Ngozi Okafor

Hi there, I'm Ngozi! A Psychiatric Mental Health Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with years of experience in mental health specializing in adolescent to geriatric and their families. My Approach to treatments is with evidence-based practice, psychotherapy and medications. My communication style is a supportive and non-judgmental tone and calming, private, and empathetic environment. My journey to mental healthcare started about 15 years ago when I started working at the mental health facility as an aide. I saw that mental health patients are being stigmatized and under treated. Establishing a collaborative relationship, empathize and validate, assess for readiness, identify values and strengths, creating an action plan and identify incremental milestones. Emphasize self-care and Self compassion Attain mood stability, emotional stability, reduction in stress, improved quality of life, a balanced mental state and ability to navigate life's challenges.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Gender Affirming Counseling
Pain Management Consultation
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Worry
Agoraphobia
Gender Affirming Counseling
Pain Management Consultation
Psychiatry Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Walden University, Master's in Nursing

NPI number

1699490243

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