Jennifer Okwerekwu MD, MS, Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
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Jennifer Okwerekwu MD, MS

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

Ridgewood Ridgewood NY, 11385

About

With 8 years of experience as an adult psychiatrist and Board Certification, I specialize in Reproductive Psychiatry and Integrative Women's Mental Health. As a Harvard-trained physician with a Master of Science in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University, I've had the privilege of delivering lectures for prestigious organizations like The American Psychiatric Association.
   My primary aim is to empower you to thrive, moving beyond mere day-to-day management. I am deeply committed to equipping you with the knowledge you need to make well-informed choices regarding your health. Within a female-centered approach, I provide medication management and psychotherapy, prioritizing your well-being at the core of our work together.
   I firmly believe that women deserve exceptional support and care from the onset of menses through menopause. Our collaboration is based on a partnership, and I am dedicated to ensuring you feel genuinely acknowledged, supported, and heard throughout your journey. Additionally, I am deeply passionate about social justice and the exploration of racial and maternal healthcare issues. A significant portion of my practice is devoted to assisting women of color in navigating the unique challenges they face while seeking top-quality, culturally sensitive medical care.
   As a reproductive psychiatrist, I possess extensive expertise and training to guide you through hormonally-driven life transitions with evidence-based care. My knowledge of integrative and holistic healthcare enables me to craft tailored treatment plans aimed at enhancing your overall well-being.
   My work has been prominently featured across a variety of platforms and publications, including renowned outlets such as CNN and the Journal of the American Medical Association. Your health and well-being are at the heart of everything I do, and I look forward to supporting you on your journey to better mental health and overall wellness. 

 

 

I support both cash pay and insurance.

In-network Insurance company: Aetna

Education and Training

University of Virginia Doctorate of Medicine 2011

University of Virginia Doctorate of Medicine 2016

Harvard College BS Visual & Environment Study 2010

Provider Details

Female English

Areas of expertise and specialization

Adult PsychiatryMatrescenceMental HealthPsychotherapyReproductive PsychiatryTrying to conceiveWomen's Mental HealthADHDAnxietyBipolar disordersDepressionEndometriosisFibroidsFertilityGeneralized Anxiety DisorderHysterectomyInfertility or pregnancy lossInsomniaLife transitionsMajor depressionMood disordersOCDPerimenopausePerinatal & Birth TraumaPerinatal & postpartum depressionPerinatal & Postpartum AnxietyPCOSPostpartumPMSPregnancyPremature Ovarian FailurePre-Menstrual Dysphoric DisorderPTSDRacial identitySelf-esteemTraumaStressPrenatalParenting

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Private Practice Psychiatrist Jennifer Okwerekwu MD | Coral Psychiatry 2022 - Present
  • Emergency Psychiatrist Contra Costa Regional Medical Center 2022 - Present
  • Adult Outpatient Psychiatrist Brigham & Women's Hospital 2020 - 2022
  • Fellow in Reproductive Psychiatry & Women's Mental Health Brigham & Women's Hospital | Harvard Medical School 2020 - 2022
  • Adult Psychiatry Residency Cambridge Health Alliance | Harvard Medical School 2016 - 2020

Professional Memberships

  • Anxiety and Depression Association of America  
  • American Society for Reproductive Medicine  

Jennifer Okwerekwu MD, MS's Practice location

Jennifer Okwerekwu | Coral Psychiatry

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Ridgewood, NY 11385
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