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Adaeze Okafor

@adaezeokafor

Licensed psychologist specializing in developmental, mental health, and substance abuse support.

Nigeria
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What I'm looking for

I seek a client-focused role in mental health or developmental services where I can deliver therapy, support vulnerable populations, and grow clinically.

I am a dedicated psychologist with training in developmental psychology and hands-on experience across clinical and community settings. I provide counseling, psychological evaluation, and therapy aimed at helping clients gain clarity, navigate challenges, and build healthier, more fulfilling lives.

My professional experience includes roles as a Mental Health Therapist, Developmental Psychologist, and Behavioral Health Coach where I delivered counseling, managed care for older adults, supported families, and addressed learning disabilities and substance use disorders.

I have supported vulnerable populations through program work and certificates focused on community organizing and the impact of COVID-19 on mental health, and I actively apply evidence-based approaches in clinical practice to improve client outcomes.

I communicate fluently in English and Igbo, with limited working proficiency in French, and I welcome opportunities to collaborate with organizations that prioritize compassionate, client-centered mental health care and community impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

TR

Mental Health Therapist

TranqBay

Jan 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 8 months)

Delivered therapeutic interventions and counseling to clients, managing cases and supporting recovery across diverse mental health presentations over a 1 year 9 month period.

UI

Developmental Psychologist

University College Hospital, Ibadan

Mar 2022 - May 2022 (2 months)

Analyzed lifespan social, cognitive, behavioral, and emotional changes; provided counseling for elderly care and developmental disorder management and supported investigations of abuse and neglect.

BL

Administrative Assistant

Beckley Eye Care Ltd.

May 2019 - Aug 2021 (2 years 3 months)

Managed executive correspondence and appointments, supported patient psychological evaluation and counseling, and ensured high-quality customer service and administrative coordination.

TC

Student Intern

Therapeutic Day Care Center

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016 (11 months)

Supported therapeutic activities and assisted in patient care within a day care mental health setting during a short-term internship.

MH

Student Intern

Memphis Neurosurgery Hospital

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016 (11 months)

Assisted clinical teams with patient care and observations in a neurosurgery hospital setting during a brief internship.

EC

Student Intern

Enugu State Psychiatric Centre

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016 (11 months)

Participated in psychiatric patient assessments and supported therapeutic interventions as part of clinical training during a short-term internship.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Ibadan logoUI

University of Ibadan

Master of Science, Developmental Psychology

Completed a Master of Science in Developmental Psychology focused on lifespan developmental issues and therapeutic interventions.

Nnamdi Azikiwe University logoNU

Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

2012 - 2016

Bachelor of Science in Psychology covering core psychological theory, assessment, and counseling practices from September 2012 to January 2016.

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Software and tools used professionally

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