| Occupation | Clinical Psychologist, EMDR therapist |
|---|---|
| Education | PhD Clinical Psychology — University of Lagos |
| Methods | EMDR, CBT, TF-CBT, Culturally Adapted Therapy |
| Registration | Nigerian Association of Clinical Psychologists (NACP #LAG-1234) |
| Organization | EMDR Encyclopedia & Global Directory |
Dr. Chidinma Okonkwo — NACP-registered clinical psychologist and EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist based in Lagos, Nigeria. She specializes in trauma, anxiety, and women's mental health. Dr. Okonkwo is passionate about breaking the silence around mental health in Nigerian communities and making evidence-based trauma therapy accessible.
| Issue | Methods |
|---|---|
| PTSD & trauma | EMDR, TF-CBT |
| Anxiety & panic | CBT, EMDR |
| Women's mental health | EMDR, Culturally Adapted Therapy |
| Depression | CBT, EMDR |
| Gender-based violence | EMDR, TF-CBT |
| Family & relationship issues | EMDR, CBT |
Dr. Okonkwo's approach is warm, affirming, and culturally grounded. She understands the Nigerian context deeply — the strength of family ties, the role of faith, and the stigma that still surrounds mental health. She creates a space where clients can speak openly without fear of judgment, using EMDR to process trauma at its roots.
She offers in-person sessions in Victoria Island and telehealth across Nigeria.