THE FIRST VISIT
Belmont, Massachusetts — In-person & telehealth
Psychiatric care and psychotherapy, delivered by one clinician who knows your full story.
Dr. Naomi Okafor is a prescribing psychologist — trained to provide both talk therapy and medication management, so your treatment plan never has to be split between two offices.
1,200+consultations held with patients across greater Boston
One clinician, the full scope of psychiatric care
Every service below is delivered by Dr. Okafor directly — no hand-offs between a therapist and a separate prescriber.
01
Psychiatric evaluation
A full diagnostic assessment to understand what you're experiencing and why, before any treatment begins.
02
Medication management
Prescribing, adjusting, and monitoring psychiatric medication with regular check-ins built in.
03
Individual psychotherapy
Weekly or biweekly talk therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
04
Combined care plans
Therapy and medication coordinated in the same sessions, adjusted together as you progress.
05
Second opinions
A focused review of an existing diagnosis or medication plan from another provider.
06
Telehealth follow-ups
Secure video visits for ongoing patients who can't always make it to Mill Street.
What treatment actually looks like
Four steps, from your first message to an ongoing plan you understand and helped shape.
01
Intake & history
A 60-minute intake covering your history, current symptoms, and what you want out of treatment — no rushed 15-minute med checks.
02
Diagnostic clarity
You leave the second session with a clear working diagnosis and a written plan, explained in plain language.
03
Treatment begins
Therapy, medication, or both start together, with dosage and approach adjusted based on how you're actually responding.
04
Ongoing care
Regular follow-ups — in person or by telehealth — keep your plan current as your life and symptoms change.
Dr. Naomi Nkechinyere Okafor, PsyD
Dr. Okafor is a prescribing psychologist based in Belmont, Massachusetts, holding both a doctorate in clinical psychology and a post-doctoral certification in psychopharmacology. She built this practice around a simple belief: patients shouldn't have to explain their history twice, once to a therapist and once to a prescriber.
Her practice focuses on mood disorders, anxiety, and the transition periods — new parenthood, career change, grief — where symptoms and life circumstances are hardest to untangle from each other.
PsyDClinical Psychology
RxP CertifiedPsychopharmacology
LicensedMassachusetts
What patients say after starting care
Shared with permission. Names shortened for privacy.
★★★★★
"I'd seen a therapist and a psychiatrist separately for years and always felt like I was repeating myself. Here, one person actually holds the whole picture."
M.
Maria T.
Patient since 2023
★★★★★
"The first intake session ran a full hour. Nobody had ever taken that much time to understand my history before starting me on anything."
D.
David R.
Patient since 2024
★★★★★
"Telehealth follow-ups made it possible to keep my appointments even during a demanding work quarter. My plan never lapsed."
S.
Sarah K.
Patient since 2022
Common questions
Do you accept insurance?+
We're in-network with several Massachusetts plans and provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Our office can verify your specific benefits before your first visit.
Can you prescribe and provide therapy at the same time?+
Yes — this is the core of Dr. Okafor's practice as a prescribing psychologist. Many patients receive both in the same ongoing relationship.
How soon can I be seen?+
New patient intakes are typically available within 10 business days. Urgent requests are prioritized — mention this when you book.
Is telehealth available for ongoing care?+
Yes, for established patients located in Massachusetts. Initial intake sessions are held in person at our Belmont office.
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