Asuqwo Ekene

Compassionate counselor blending practical strategies and empathy

LPC Texas

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Asuqwo

Asuqwo Ekene is a Licensed Professional Counselor with eight years of experience in the mental health field. He has supported people through grief and loss, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, anger management, and pain management, helping them adjust to significant life changes.

Background and approach

Asuqwo emphasizes an empathetic, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can feel accepted and begin to explore their concerns. His approach blends client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral techniques and a strengths-based, solution-focused mindset to tailor work to each person's needs.

Sessions begin by exploring what brought the individual to therapy and clarifying goals for treatment, with attention to cultural competence and respect for each person’s background. Asuqwo’s practice aims to help clients develop practical coping strategies, build self-awareness, and identify actionable steps toward their goals while honoring their unique experiences and values.

Approaches and Online Options for Practical Change

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the client’s perspective guides the work; it is useful for building self-awareness and emotional acceptance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering clear tools for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical, goal-oriented steps and can be especially helpful when clients want to develop concrete strategies for immediate concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist collaborates with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore which techniques feel most helpful and adjust the plan as progress is made to keep work aligned with the client’s priorities.

Online therapy with this practice is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats allow clients to access licensed professionals from different locations in Texas and to choose the style of communication that suits their schedule and comfort level, supporting continuity of care while accommodating busy lives.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Asuqwo commonly address?

He works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting and career stress, anger, compassion fatigue, and related areas such as isolation and multicultural challenges.

What styles and approaches does he use in sessions?

Therapy blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies to help clients identify strengths and practical steps toward goals.

How much clinical experience does he bring?

He has eight years of experience working in the mental health field across multiple age groups and presenting concerns.

What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas and holds license TX LPC 69506.

Does he offer services in languages other than English?

Sessions are provided in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available for meeting with him?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for connecting with clients.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Isolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English