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Obinna Onyegesi

Obinna Onyegesi, LCSW

Texas

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LCSW - Stress and Life Purpose

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • Life purpose work

About Obinna

Obinna Onyegesi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with three years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. He also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, communication problems, and questions about life purpose.

Obinna uses collaborative, culturally aware methods in session. He listens to each person's story and pays attention to their context and identity. Sessions involve open conversation about current struggles and practical steps to manage symptoms and make decisions.

Clients can expect straightforward talk about habits, relationships, and goals. He discusses substance use, impulsive behavior, and the effects of isolation or shame. When gender identity or HIV/AIDS concerns come up, these topics are addressed directly and without assumption.

Obinna draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on attachment, forgiveness, and communication skills. He helps people identify patterns that keep them stuck and practice new ways of coping. Progress is tracked through regular check-ins and adjustments to what is most helpful.

Sessions are offered in English and Italian. Obinna does not accept international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Online approaches and how they fit your goals

Obinna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. Examples include behavioral skills training, which teaches concrete coping strategies for anxiety, impulsivity, and substance use. This approach focuses on practical exercises and step-by-step practice between meetings.

He also uses interpersonal and attachment-focused work to look at patterns in relationships and communication. That type of work helps when isolation, abandonment concerns, or dependent behavior affect decision making and mood. These approaches are paired with direct conversations about identity, gender dysphoria, and related stressors when relevant.

Finding the right therapeutic method is part of the process. Obinna works collaboratively with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and day-to-day life. He reviews progress in session and adjusts the plan based on what is helping and what feels realistic.

Confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography did not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. Phone or video sessions can allow shorter check-ins, quieter surroundings, or not needing to be on camera depending on what the client prefers. Licensed professionals aim to match format to practical needs rather than assuming one option suits everyone.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English, Italian

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, LGBT matters, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment, abandonment, communication, and life purpose questions.

How does he approach feeling stuck?

He uses a collaborative, culturally aware approach and evidence-based techniques. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and practicing concrete coping skills.

What is his background and experience?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas with three years of clinical experience working with mood, identity, and substance use concerns.

What credential and location does he hold?

He holds the LCSW credential and is practicing in Texas.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Italian.

Can I work with him from outside the United States?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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