✨BE AFYA: Functional & Integrative Mental Healthcare for Black American Leaders, Role Models & Game Changers!
Dear Friend, it is my prayer that you prosper in ALL ways, always, and BE in good health, even as your spirit prospers~3 John 1:2
A boutique approach blending functional psychiatry, integrative & preventative medicine, and lifestyle interventions—specifically designed for Black American family, community, professional and business leaders, role models, and game changers.
Where culture, faith, lifestyle, and purpose become powerful medicine!
Mental & Physical Health Disparities…The Urgent Need!
Disproportionate Impact
Black Americans face higher misdiagnosis, preventable disease and premature death rates, and limited access to culturally competent healthcare services for both mental and physical health conditions.
Compounding Factors
Individual and generational trauma, systemic racism, and socioeconomic barriers collectively worsen health outcomes within Black communities.
Leadership, Role Model & Game Changer Burden
Black leaders carry unique pressures often masked by "the strong Black man/woman" labels, that result in epigenetic (DNA)-level changes and unaddressed mental & physical dis-ease.
Why This Matters To US As Black American Leaders, Role Models & Game Changers…
I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I AM changing the things I cannot accept~Angela Davis
Leadership Amplification
Mental and physical health & wellness directly fuel your ability and capacity to yield & cultivate generational health, wellbeing and prosperity—or impair or prevent them when neglected.
Cultural Attunement
Care designed with your race & culture in mind reduces stigma, improves access, promotes openness & engagement, and produces positive individual and generational health outcomes!
Preventative Power
Lifestyle & preventative medicine reduce healthcare system dependency, which is ESPECIALLY important today, while also improving early recognition and prevention of chronic disease and related (preventable & premature) deaths!
Watch 🌞What's Vitamin D and Race Got To Do With It, down below! See how something as simple as Vitamin D changes things.
👀Hint-Quick Symptom Root Cause Insight Check (For general educational purposes only)…
Can it be that it was all so simple…"~ Gladys Knight & The Pips…Wu-Tang Clan
There are times when the solution really was or is that simple…
Black American (or melanated skin)?: ✔️For sure check Vitamin D!
More of a thinker/logical/overthinker? Push down or not too good with emotions, or not really "emotional"? Don't feel or pay attention to your body? Doer or the keep it moving type?: ✔️For sure consider Somatic Experiencing Therapy before considering Talk or Cognitive Behavioral Therapies.
Explosive anger or emotional meltdowns or crash outs? Panic attacks? Side effects from estrogen-containing birth control? History of uterine fibroids or reproductive issues?: ✔️For sure check Copper (and avoid copper IUD)!
Perfectionistic? High achieving? OCD-tendencies? Addictive-tendencies? Competitive? Use anti-histamines (e.g. zyrtec, claritin, xyzal, allegra, singulair)? Racing or repetitive thoughts? Hypersensitive to pain?: ✔️For sure check Whole Blood Histamine, eat more meat!
Low-motivation? Avoid competition? Artistic? Risk taker? Issues falling & staying asleep? Low sensitivity to pain?: ✔️For sure check Whole Blood Histamine, eat more veggies!
Impulsive? Explosive temper? Suicidal thinking? "Treatment-resistant"? Joint pain? Morning nausea? Severe PMS? Very sensitive to stress? Acid reflux? Hypersensitive to loud sound or bright light?: ✔️For sure check Zinc & Vitamin B6!
The AFYA Effect Family Healthcare Services…
We DO mental healthcare differently-Against The Status Quo!
What is Afya?
Afya (Swahili/Arabic)~Health (the state of being free from and of physical or psychological dis-ease, illness, or malfunction); Wholeness of mind, body, and spirit!
Our Vision:
To yield and cultivate individual and generational health, well-being, and prosperity!
True prosperity is a wholeness and life lived more abundantly type thing: energy, motivation, joy, peace, confidence, clarity of mind, communication, authentic love, secure functioning relationships, purpose, etc.—elements that fuel your leader, role model and game changer status!
A New Paradigm: Whole-Person Psychiatry + Faith
KNOW. [THE TRUTH] BE. [ALIGNED WITH THAT TRUTH] DO. [SHOW & PROVE] HAVE. [THAT LIFE]
…and yes, we certainly KNOW there is a difference between "religion" and relationship-heavy on the relationship (see FAQ #3).
Our approach moves beyond symptom-management to whole-person health, wellbeing and prosperity-integrating race, culture, lifestyle & purpose as medicine with root-cause psychiatry and preventative medicine, addressing nutrition, sleep, stress management, physical activity, substance avoidance, spirituality, relationships, and overall physical health.
Mental healthcare centered on YOU-your unique experiences and values as the leader, role model, and game changer.
The Core Components of BE AFYA…
BE the empowered resource and director of your health.
Race & Culture Informed Comprehensive Evaluation
A thorough medical & psychiatric assessment to recognize and address issues and concerns such as but not limited to trauma, overwhelm, distractibility, and mood with cultural competence and race considerations.
Lifestyle & Preventative Medicine
Evidence-based science medicine strategies focusing on nutrition, gut-brain axis, sleep hygiene, physical activity, and mindfulness practices.
Health Access, Awareness & Literacy
Education & coaching to support your ability to confidently, wisely and actively participate in and make healthcare decisions!
Collaborative Whole Person Medicine
We know what we know, and for everything else, we refer to other specialists and subspecialists (experts in their field) to evaluate and/or manage whatever is getting the way of your mind & body feeling or even being great!
e.g., Gastroenterology, Dietician & Nutritionists, Physical Therapy, Endocrinology, etc.
Every component is tailored to your specific needs as a Black leader, role model & game changer, considering the unique pressures and responsibilities you navigate on the regular.
Don't Just Take Our Word For It…
"Dr. Bailey is probably my favorite doctor I have ever seen. Her manner is outstanding, her knowledge and thoroughness is top-notch. She really makes me feel like her goal is for me to feel better."

"Her diagnosis, which no medical professional has been able to do before, was spot on and life changing. I could not recommend her enough."

"She listens! She took my concerns seriously and treated me with humor, compassion, and respect. I highly recommend her."

"I appreciate her holistic approach to mental health, acknowledging that physical elements can also affect our mental well-being. She's checking my blood work, which is something I haven't experienced with a mental health provider before."

"Dr. Bailey was awesome. Very easy to talk to and let me rant while I was trying to figure out what to say."
"My initial appointment with provider Bailey was excellent. There was constant conversation, and she was easy to talk to. I felt comfortable expressing myself without being cut off or dismissed; she really listened to what I was saying. I appreciate her holistic approach to mental health, acknowledging that physical elements can also affect our mental well-being. She's checking my blood work, which is something I haven't experienced with a mental health provider before. I liked how she wanted to form her own conclusions about my diagnosis, rather than just fitting me into a predefined box based on my self-reported symptoms. This approach allowed her to listen more attentively and identify other significant aspects. I am excited to continue my treatment with provider Bailey and am looking forward to the action plan she develops for me."
Don't Just Take Our Word For It…
Seriously though-we aren't for everybody, we definitely can't please everybody, and we've gotten some 1⭐s (yikes, but it happens)…
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Healthgrades Reviews
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👋🏾A Bit About Dr. Devin N. Bailey, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, DipACLM
Also known as your BE THAT Pusher because I support you in getting your mind right so that YOU remember who YOU ARE as it relates to your mental health and your innate God-given status and power.
💘 Newport News, Virginia Native…Warwick Lawns!
🥈 2nd born of 5 girls!
💫 Maverick/Magician Archetype
🔺 Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Oo-Oop) and 🐢Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. (Chi-Coo)
🏍️ Kawasaki Ninja Rider…"back in the days when I was young…" lol)
🥎 Softball Enthusiast
🐶 Pup Pup Person
🎼 Chopin (Nocturne in E Flat Major) to Jay-Z ("I get my, by any means on…") to Elevation Worship (Jireh)!
Favorite Verse
"Now unto Him who is able to keep you from falling, and present you blameless & faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding great joy & delight!~Jude 1:24
YOUR BE AFYA Journey!
BE AFYA~
BE You. BE Health. BE Whole in mind, body & spirit. Prosper in ALL ways, always.
Done: Submit Your BE AFYA Alignment Assessment!
Complete and submit your BE AFYA Alignment Assessment to help us understand your specific needs and health goals.
We will review your submission and then respond with our recommendations on how to proceed!
You ARE Here: Book Your BE AFYA Alignment Insight Chat!
  • BE AFYA Alignment Insight Chat ($200): the required road to our BE AFYA services (see FAQ #7)*
  • Your focused, 20 minute 'Insight Chat' to gain insight into your path forward to Afya!
  • Includes your BE AFYA 7-Day Lifestyle Challenge!
Complete Your BE AFYA Signature Entry Evaluation!
  • BE AFYA Signature Entry Evaluation ($2000): the required entry into our advanced programs; The Blueprint or The Intensive (see FAQ #8)*
  • Comprehensive mental health evaluation and personalized 'wellness passport'.
  • KNOW "the what" or The Plan to restoration and transformation.
Decide Your Path To BE AFYA!
  • BE AFYA Signature Entry Evaluation-Only~The Plan!*
  • Get Your Mind Right~The Blueprint!*
  • Knowing "the what, the why and the how" (The Blueprint to restoration and transformation)
  • BE Whole~The Intensive! (limited to 5 per quarter)*
  • Extended partnership, (re)alignment, and refinement on the journey to restoration and transformation (individual & generational).
Maintain & Sustain Your Transformation!
  • BE AFYA~Legacy Maintenance!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1
Why Black Americans?
Why Black Americans?
Because the socioeconomic statistics, actions, and experiences (PAST & PRESENT) speak for themselves when it comes to the care, consideration and regard Black Americans receive, making the reason why obvious.
2
Do I have to be Black?
Do I have to be Black?
Nope! All leaders, role models and game changers are welcome! However, the layout of our services, if you will, is Black-centered, and historically excluded & marginalized-centered.
Otherwise, we're down if you're down!
3
Do I have to be a "Christian"?
Do I have to be a "Christian"?
No! And honestly, the Bible and the Christ in Christian is our standard, not the religion (Christianity).
Jesus said you will ALWAYS KNOW a tree by its fruit…IJS. This is especially true and important to pay attention to now. Therefore, our purpose is to show Jesus, not force Jesus, in and through psychiatry!
4
What diagnoses do you work with?
What diagnoses do you work with?
Diagnoses: Major Depression, Bipolar Depression, Schizophrenia, ADHD, Anxiety, Complex PTSD, Burnout, etc.,
Dis-ease & Symptoms: "Stuck in my head", exhausted, "weight of the world", "powering through","keeping it moving", anxious/worried, "off my game/off", "something ain't right", "stuck…", "can't just chill", sleeping issues, eating issues, "my blood work looks good but I don't feel that way", on too many medications and want to come off or start over, medication side effects, want to stop generational patterns, etc.
5
Why don't you accept insurance?
Why don't you accept insurance?
It's unnecessarily complicated-but insurance based care is reactive and time and symptom-based. Insurance based care is not whole-person-based, knowledge & power-based, healing-oriented, or response & prevention-based. And when you try to make it whole-person-based, as the healthcare provider, you, unfortunately, burnout!
6
How can I use my insurance?
How can I use my insurance?
We provide an itemized receipt called a superbill for appropriate medical visits. You can submit this receipt to your insurance for out-of-network reimbursement, if applicable.
You can also use your insurance to cover prescription medications, and diagnostic imaging and blood tests covered by insurance.
7
What can I expect with the BE AFYA Alignment Insight Chat ($200)?
What can I expect with the BE AFYA Alignment Insight Chat ($200)?
This is not a clinical appointment we do not diagnose or treat.
However, it IS 20 minutes of focused time and attention where we do get right to it-
  • We review your BE AFYA Alignment Assessment and answer whatever additional remaining questions you might have.
  • We provide insight into whether our functional & integrative psychiatry approach to the experienced dis-ease is recommended or appropriate for your BEST self based on your unique needs, desire, and/or level of readiness.
  • Who and/or what do we recommend and the why behind it!
The BE AFYA Alignment Insight Chat is the required road to our BE AFYA services. So it is ideal for those leaders, role models and game changers who either cannot financially invest in our services, yet, but still desire to speak with Dr. Bailey or those who need, desire and/or are ready for our services. This 'Insight Chat' serves as the opportunity to provide insight into your path forward to Afya!
8
What can I expect with BE AFYA Signature Entry ($2500)?
What can I expect with the BE AFYA Signature Entry ($2000)?
This is our "entry" into our BE AFYA services, either serving as a stand-alone or as the 'wellness passport' into our advanced services (The Blueprint and The Intensive), if appropriate.
Remember, our services are for those who need, desire, and/or are ready for mental healthcare done differently-against the status quo, and to
  • BE the empowered resource and director of their health.
  • BE AFYA~BE YOU. BE Health. BE Whole in mind, body & spirit. Prosper in ALL ways, always.
There is work and investment that goes into our advanced programs-commitment, time, finances, etc.
So our BE AFYA Signature Entry Evaluation serves as the potential 'entry' into our advanced programs in the form of:
  • Your comprehensive initial evaluation.
  • Your personalized recommendations report.
  • Your personalized '30-Day Lifestyle Wellness Passport' (The Plan) based on your evaluation.
You can take your Plan and work it with your healthcare provider. Or, if appropriate, or you can move into our advanced programs and implement it with us, also known as The Blueprint or The Intensive!
The BE AFYA Signature Entry is the required proverbial door that we all have to eventually walk through and face in order to achieve Afya!
9
Are there any other services "coming soon"?
Are there any other services "coming soon"?
Yes! Our BE AFYA Community is indeed coming soon! We are figuring out the details but we do intend to offer this service, and other services, especially for those who would love our services but the financial means aren't there, yet, or they are Medicare/Medicaid-insured.
Health Awareness, Access & Literacy is KEY to HEALTH! However, health comes with equitable awareness, access & literacy which for some odd reason never quite find their way to Black Americans and other historically excluded and marginalized communities.
So yep, we're working on it!
Remember YOUR Impact & Legacy BEgin (Or End) With YOUR Mental, Physical & Spiritual Health!
Invest in a personalized, integrative approach that honors your identity, story, and purpose—because your DNA and story are personal, purposeful, and unique, so why wouldn't your healthcare should BE?
Yay!
You ARE ready to transform your
mental & physical health!
BEGIN MY JOURNEY TO AFYA!
Dear Friend, it is my prayer that you prosper in ALL ways, always, and BE in good health, even as your Spirit prospers~3 John 1:2
Sources: American Psychiatric Association; Psychiatry.org; National Institute of Medicine