Nelly Okere

Nelly Okere Verified Provider

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Medical Insurance Accepted
In-Person
Online

About Me

Nelly Okere is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Stafford, Texas providing mental health care through Tandem Psychiatric and Family Practice, PLLC. She offers in person and online support for concerns such as anxiety and depression, ADHD and bipolar disorder, OCD and trauma/PTSD with medication management included among listed specialties. Her work is grounded in culturally informed evaluation and a faith sensitive, Christian based practice philosophy that aims to be welcoming regardless of a patient’s beliefs.

Therapy Services

Care typically begins with a thoughtful psychiatric evaluation to understand symptoms, medical history and personal goals, helping shape a personalized plan. Appointments are available both in office and via telehealth creating flexible options for children and teens, adults and seniors.

Her approach incorporates evidence based and culturally responsive strategies, including cognitive behavioral therapy and solution focused brief therapy alongside a multicultural approach. Clients may work on mood and anxiety symptoms, attention and behavioral concerns, sleep issues and stabilization around more complex conditions such as psychosis or schizophrenia when appropriate.

Quick Details for Care

  • Location: 4781 S Main St in Stafford, TX with telehealth appointments available
  • Services: Psychiatric evaluation and ongoing mental health care, with medication management listed among specialties
  • Ages served: Children and teens, adults and seniors
  • Client formats: Individuals and families
  • Clinical focus: Anxiety, depression and ADHD, OCD and bipolar disorder, trauma/PTSD and more complex psychiatric concerns
  • Approach: CBT and SFBT, multicultural care and a faith sensitive, Christian based practice orientation
  • Payment and insurance: Self pay and multiple insurance options are accepted, as well as out of network

To begin, you can schedule an initial appointment with Nelly Okere in Stafford, Texas to discuss what you are experiencing and what you would like to change. The practice can help answer questions about fit, appointment format and payment or insurance details.

Payment Options

Cost

  • Individual Session: $200

Insurance Options

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • Amerigroup
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
  • Magellan
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Molina
  • Optum
  • Oscar
  • Other
  • Superior HealthPlan
  • TriWest
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • WellCare

Orientation & Focus

Ages Treated

Adults (18+), Children (0 – 10), Seniors (65+), Teen & Preteen (11 – 18)

Modalities

Families, Individuals

Populations

People with Immunological Disorders, Single Mothers

Ethnicity

African American, Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Cancer
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Medication Management
  • Obsessive Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Psychosis
  • Self Harm
  • Sleep and Insomnia
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans

Treatment Options

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Multicultural
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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