- ACT and CBT methods
- DBT skills practice
- Focus on guilt and shame
About Frank
Frank Ogbonna is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with five years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also addresses issues such as guilt and shame, forgiveness, communication problems, and addiction-related concerns.
Frank approaches sessions as a collaborative process. He treats clients as the experts on their own lives and looks for existing strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings and on noticing what helps and what gets in the way.
He draws from several therapy methods to match each person's situation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and shift thought patterns linked to low mood and anxiety. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports clearer values and committed action when avoidance or shame holds someone back. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when feelings feel overwhelming.
In conversations he uses client-centered methods to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. Motivational Interviewing is used where ambivalence about change shows up, helping people clarify their own reasons to move forward. The emphasis is on small, practical changes that fit into daily life.
Frank works with adults in Texas and conducts sessions in English. He encourages people to take one step at a time and to use counseling to test new ways of handling guilt, shame, and other painful emotions.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Frank commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in session. CBT helps people identify patterns of thought and behavior that maintain anxiety or low mood, then tests small behavioral changes to reduce distress. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action, while accepting uncomfortable feelings rather than fighting them.Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest methods to try. Together they check what works and adjust the plan as sessions progress so the approach fits the client’s needs.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a break, fewer travel barriers, or sessions that suit a quieter time of day. The emphasis is on practical, usable skills people can apply between meetings while matching methods to what the person wants to change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame and substance concerns.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses a mix of approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. Work often includes practical skills, values-driven goals, and real-world experiments.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with five years of professional experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is licensed in Texas as an LPC and practices with that credential in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I book sessions from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people located in Texas.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.