Calpurnia Okwuone, PhD

Dr. Calpurnia Okwuone holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and is a Licensed Psychologist in the State of California. She has extensive experience conducting neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations across multiple settings, including schools, private practice, and clinical training environments. Her clinical work includes patient assessment, counseling, behavioral interventions, crisis intervention, case management, and life skills training. Dr. Okwuone has worked with diverse populations—including children, adolescents, and adults in crisis—using active listening, de-escalation techniques, and culturally responsive approaches to meet individual needs.

She specializes in comprehensive psychological evaluations and detailed report writing for both youth and adults, adapting assessment methods to diverse cultural backgrounds and presenting concerns. Dr. Okwuone is skilled at building strong therapeutic relationships and communicating findings clearly to clients, families, schools, and treatment teams, helping to improve diagnostic clarity and treatment outcomes.

Dr. Okwuone earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Walden University and brings strong expertise in assessment, case conceptualization, and evidence-based psychological practice. She has also incorporated forensic psychology into her work through pre-employment psychological evaluations for police officers and a postdoctoral fellowship with the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department Employee Assistance Program, where she provided therapy, crisis response, and critical incident debriefings.

At OpenMinds, Dr. Okwuone conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. She administers and interprets a wide range of cognitive, academic, personality, and neuropsychological assessments, integrating clinical interviews, behavioral observations, and collateral information to produce thorough reports that support diagnostic clarification, educational planning, and individualized treatment recommendations. Her commitment to evidence-based assessment and client-centered care makes her a valuable member of the OpenMinds team.

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