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Dr. Okemwa obtained her Bachelor’s and Doctorate in Nursing from the University of Delaware and completed a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from her alma mater. She is a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware. Dr. Leonidah K. Okemwa is an empathetic and compassionate nursing professional who can connect with patients through strong verbal and written communication. Dr. Okemwa provides family-oriented and culturally competent care."Changing people's lives is my passion, and helping my patients regain their total functioning mental health is my obligation. My sessions are held in a safe space and non-judgemental way". I am here for you not for money,I listen and let the patient direct their care under my guidance and expertise.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
I have a loving, compassionate, and caring attitude towards my patients. I am a good listener and offer well-researched information to my patients (Evidence-based). I offer family-oriented and culturally competent care.
I love working with my patients to improve their mental health and well-being. I am not a provider who will push medications and assume that everything will be fixed with a magic pill. I walk the difficult path and help my patients acquire the resources needed to enhance their mental health recovery. I am a mother and treat every child as if it were my own and every adult as if it were myself. I help fight the Stigma around mental health and let all my patients understand that seeking help is okay and the best way to deal with situations. I emphasize that often, the best service that can be provided to a patient is just being a great listener and bring about smiles with a little sense of humor.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Explain to the patient the steps of acceptance and commitment to treatment and therapy.
18 ratings with written reviews
April 30, 2026
She was well spoken and took time to trouble shoot our bad connection she was very polite and patience was used well
April 24, 2026
Leonidah asked me all the pertinent questions. She was kind, direct and understanding . She was very knowledgeable and understood what I was asking. I felt comfortable with her.
April 11, 2026
I don’t think I have ever left a first appointment feeling so heard and understood. I’m hopeful for what this could do for me.