- Guilt and shame
- Attachment concerns
- Substance use support
About Obinna
Obinna Onyegesi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with three years of practice. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes, including guilt and shame.
Obi focuses on straightforward conversation. He listens to how problems started and how they show up now. Sessions look at daily patterns, relationships, and decisions that keep someone stuck. He pays attention to factors like identity, culture, and life transitions.
He often addresses issues tied to attachment and abandonment, or difficulties with communication and impulsivity. Substance use and recovery are part of his practice, including drug and alcohol addiction. He also supports people dealing with gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, immigration challenges, and feelings of isolation or loneliness.
In sessions he uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people name what they feel and test different ways of coping. Work can include figuring out boundaries, practicing clearer communication, and reducing behaviors that cause regret. Forgiveness and guilt are discussed without pressure to rush toward an outcome.
Obi offers therapy in English and Italian. He practices in Texas as an LCSW. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session through the platform's online options.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Obi draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and practical steps. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and test new, more balanced thoughts to reduce anxiety and self-blame. Another method looks at patterns in relationships and attachment to understand why guilt or shame may feel so persistent and what to change in day-to-day interactions. Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and then suggest techniques to try. Sessions include checking what works and adjusting the plan so therapy stays focused on problems you want to solve. Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can slot into a lunch break, phone conversations need less bandwidth, and video sessions allow use of visual tools and worksheets. These practical options can help therapy fit around school, work, and family obligations without requiring travel.Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes. Guilt and shame are listed among his focus areas.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques to help people name their feelings and try new coping strategies. Conversations often include looking at decisions, relationships, and patterns that keep shame active.
What is his clinical background?
He has three years of clinical experience and practices as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. His work includes supporting people with substance use and identity-related concerns.
Where does he practice and what are his credentials?
He practices in Texas and holds the credential TX LCSW as provided in his profile.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
Does he accept international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what does cost look like?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location. Exact pricing is provided through the platform during sign-up.
What should I do 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 or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.