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Nafeesah Antwine
Psychologist
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New York

Nafeesah Antwine

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New York
Psychologist
SPECIALTIES
Autism +
STYLE
Warm
Straight-forward
Flexible
Expressive
INSURANCE

Intro

Hello! I am a clinical psychologist who is licensed in NY. I absolutely love meeting with and connecting with people and helping them gain clarity and get some answers and direction.I love the field of mental health and I have experience in multiple areas. It never feels like work when you enjoy what you do.

What motivated you to specialize in working with autistic adults?

I gained interest in working with neurodivergent clients because...quite frankly they are within any and all populations Ive treated. However the field took awhile to catch up to the overlapping needs of the population and nuances that should be considered. I am an advocate and am happy to do my part

How do you bring a strengths-based, affirming approach to your client work?

Ive worked in many settings where the neurodiverent client was marginalized and treated differently because no one quite knew what to do with them. People can be fearful of what isnt understood. I have tried to bridge connections there and help people understand the concept of "spectrum" and appreciate that things simply are not black and white.

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EDUCATION
PsyD and MA in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University; Bachelors in Psychology from Norfolk State University
HOBBIES
Reading, baking, playing in makeup, chasing my children