Dr Jennifer Okwerekwu
Medical Doctor
“I'm a Harvard-trained, Psychiatrist with 8 years of experience. Specializing in Reproductive Psychiatry & Women's Mental Health. Your health and well-being are at the heart of everything I do. Learn more about me and my practice here: https://tinyurl.com/2n5tvxre”
About Me
Approach
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Services
Services Offered:
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ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.
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Consultation
An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.
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Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Free Consultation
A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Works With:
- •Adults
- •Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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ADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Postnatal or Perinatal Depression
Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.
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Fertility Counseling
The emotional and psychological dimensions of fertility challenges, including the stress of treatment, pregnancy loss, and the impact on relationships.
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OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.
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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Pregnancy & Fertility Issues
The emotional and psychological dimensions of pregnancy, fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, or the transition to parenthood.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Women's Issues
Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.
Professional Title:
- •Medical Doctor
Qualifications
University of Virginia
Columbia University
Harvard University
Registrations
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)
Medicine
Medical Board of California
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Arizona Medical Board
Physician
Florida Medical Board
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Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
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