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Entry 209597Texas / United States

Obinna Onyegesi

Obinna Onyegesi, LCSW

Texas 3 years in practice

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LCSW focusing on stress and addiction

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • LGBT and identity

About Obinna

LCSW in Texas with three years of experience, Obinna Onyegesi focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. He works in English and Italian. He describes his approach as collaborative and culturally affirming and centers the client’s story and context.

Obi keeps sessions direct and honest. He listens for how identity, culture, and relationships shape daily problems. He pays attention to mood, substance use, and difficulties with connection or impulse control. Conversations aim to identify practical steps and clearer decisions rather than abstract theory.

He also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, communication problems, and dependent personality traits. Other areas he supports include drug and alcohol addiction, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS related concerns, immigration stress, guilt and shame, and isolation and loneliness. He works with men’s issues and questions about life purpose as well.

In sessions he helps people talk through coping skills, patterns that keep problems going, and ways to manage urges or intense moods. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide those conversations and to build specific strategies for everyday life. He emphasizes cultural context when discussing identity and relationships.

People who choose Obi can expect a straightforward, collaborative style that recognizes both practical needs and personal history. He asks questions, suggests skills, and checks in about what is and isn’t working as therapy proceeds.

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How evidence-based approaches translate to online work

Obi works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete changes. One common approach he uses helps people identify unhelpful patterns and replace them with specific coping skills for anxiety and depression. This method is action-oriented and useful when mood or worry gets in the way of daily life.

Another approach addresses substance use by clarifying triggers, refining urge-management strategies, and building short-term plans to reduce harm. It concentrates on practical steps and tracking progress rather than broad theory. Both approaches lend themselves to structured conversations and measurable goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and cultural background. That means trying an approach, checking whether it’s helping, and adjusting the plan together.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm which formats are available before booking. Many people find virtual sessions help fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep regular contact and to practice skills between appointments.

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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

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

Focus areas include stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. He also works on related issues like abandonment, attachment, impulsivity, and isolation.

What is his therapeutic style?

He describes his approach as collaborative and culturally affirming. Sessions are direct and aim to connect life context with practical steps.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of clinical experience. That timeframe reflects his work since earning clinical credentials.

What credential and location are listed?

He is an LCSW licensed in Texas. Sessions are offered from his Texas practice.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Italian. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

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

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