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Bernardine Okpala

DNP, MSN, APRN, PMHNP Opus Dei Mental Health Services
Available this week
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management,
Insurance: Aetna, Amerigroup, Blue Cross, Cigna, Humana,

Introduction

My name is Dr. Bernardine Nonye Okpala-NP. I have been in psychiatry for over 15 years. I graduated from Bowie State University in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in nursing. My master's and post-graduate degrees were in Nursing Education,psychiatric mental health and family practice in 2012. I obtained my doctorate of nursing practice in 2020 with a concentration in psychiatry. At Opus Dei Mental Health Services, we promote a sound mind and facilitate stable mental Health through our family-oriented counseling services, psychotherapy sessions, and or pharmacotherapy where and when necessary.

GENDER Prefer not to say
PRONOUNS He/Him/His, She/Her/Hers, They/Them/Theirs
RACE & ETHNICITY Black/African American

Highlights

  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • FNP-C #R171250 (MD)
  • PMHNP-BC #R171250 (MD)
  • APRN #RN1007430 (DC)
  • PMHNP-BC #F405389 (NY)
  • PMHNP-BC #L8-0010394 (DE)
  • PMHNP-BC #APRN03530 (RI)
  • PMHNP-BC #090597-23 (NH)
  • PMHNP-BC #CNP221481 (MA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families

Communities

  • Trans & Non-Binary
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Recovery
  • Racial Justice/Equity

Age groups

  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Christian
  • Catholic
  • African Spirituality
  • Islam
  • Jehovah's Witnesses
  • Multi-Faith
  • Jewish
  • Hindu
  • Buddhist

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Bernardine Okpala accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Amerigroup
  • Blue Cross
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Magellan

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Mental Health Evaluation/Assessment $100 - $200
  • Medication Management $80 - $150
  • psychotherapy/Talk therapy $100 - $200
  • counseling $100 - $200

Locations

opus Dei Mental Health Services
9420 Annapolis Road suite 306
Lanham, MD 20706-3021
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Video office

Frequently asked questions

Is Bernardine Okpala accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Bernardine Okpala is not currently accepting new clients.
Does Bernardine Okpala offer telehealth appointments? Bernardine Okpala does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Bernardine Okpala specialize in? Bernardine Okpala specializes in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anorexia, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Bulimia Nervosa, Couples Counseling, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Schizophrenia, School Issues, and Trauma.

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