Vitus Onusuru, LMFT - Therapist in California

stress and anxiety
trauma and abuse
self esteem

About Vitus

Vitus Onusuru is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with seven years of clinical experience. He focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients.

He approaches conversations with respect and sensitivity, shaping the work around what a person brings in. He listens to what matters most and builds a practical plan together. That plan can include talking through difficult feelings, practicing new ways to respond, and setting small, doable goals.

Vitus uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address emotional pain that follows loss, hurt, or difficult choices. He helps people untangle guilt or shame linked to family, faith, or relationships, and to recognize patterns that keep problems repeating. Work can include attention to sleep, substance use, and daily routines when these affect mood.

He also supports people dealing with identity and relationship stresses, including LGBT concerns, adoption and foster care issues, and blended family challenges. When health conditions or caregiving pressures are present, he includes those realities in the plan rather than treating them as separate problems.

Sessions are practical and conversational. Clients can expect clear next steps after meetings and homework to try between sessions. To begin, visitors are asked to use the site matching process and schedule an initial meeting.

How evidence-based approaches work in online sessions

Vitus uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide online work. One common approach is cognitive-behavioral work, which helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and guilt-related thinking. Another approach focuses on trauma-informed methods that pay attention to how past hurt affects current reactions and relationships, helping people build steadier responses to triggers and reminders.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review a person’s concerns, goals, and preferences and recommend which techniques to try first. Sessions can be adjusted over time based on what helps most and what the client prefers.

Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and giving more options for scheduling around work or caregiving. Many people find this flexibility helpful when balancing therapy with other responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Addictions LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issues Autism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issues Body imageCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and related concerns.

How does he approach guilt or shame?

He focuses on practical conversations that identify where guilt or shame comes from and what keeps it active, then tries small changes to shift thinking and behavior.

How much experience does he have?

He has seven years of professional work experience as a California LMFT.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is an LMFT licensed in California and works with clients from that state as noted in his profile.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with him from another country?

He accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or regional details before scheduling.

How are session costs handled?

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

What do I do to get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the 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.