02/18/2026
Welcome to the Team, Winifred Okafor
We’re excited to welcome Winifred Okafor, M.A., LCDC, NCC, SAP, CCS to Gayle Psychology.
Winifred is a Texas‑licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), DOT‑Qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), and Clinical Certified Supervisor (CCS). She also serves as an LPC‑Associate, bringing a grounded, compassionate, and evidence‑based approach to the clients and families she supports.
Specialties:
• Substance use counseling
• Trauma‑informed care
• Anxiety, depression, and mood concerns
• Child, adolescent, and adult counseling
• Couples counseling
• Culturally responsive, strengths‑based treatment
• Support for families navigating emotional and behavioral challenges
Winifred currently accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna, and will soon be accepting Baylor Scott & White and United Healthcare.
She is supervised by:
Christie Melonson, M.A., LPC‑S, PhD
and
Crystal Gayle, PhD, LSSP
We’re grateful to have Winifred on our team and look forward to the meaningful care she brings to our community.
We offer both in‑person and telehealth appointments to support your care in the way that works best for you.
Serving Dallas/Fort Worth communities
Call us: 214‑307‑2703
Visit us online: GaylePsychologyPLLC.com