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OO Portrait of Dr. Ohiro Oni-Eseleh

Dr. Ohiro Oni-Eseleh

Experienced LCSW blending practical skills and empathy

LCSW-R New York

Experience
32 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Ohiro

Dr. Ohiro Oni-Eseleh brings a practice shaped by three decades of clinical social work and a patient-centered belief in clients' capacity for change.

Background and approach

He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with complementary methods to address problems such as relationship challenges, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, stress, and intimacy-related issues. His approach emphasizes practical skills and reflective exploration to help people navigate life transitions, career concerns, parenting pressures, and compassion fatigue.

Based in New York, he has worked with individuals, couples, families, and groups across varied settings, and he also consults with organizations on diversity, equity, and inclusion to support healthier workplace functioning. Additional areas of focus include aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, immigration-related concerns, multicultural issues, prejudice and discrimination, and questions of life purpose and forgiveness.

He asks clients to engage in collaborative work rooted in respect and hope, and he notes that he does not accept cases involving pending litigation or the potential of one.

Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches with Online Access

Dr. Oni-Eseleh commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in his work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, while ACT emphasizes values-driven action and acceptance strategies to help people live more meaningfully amid difficult emotions. He also brings client-centered principles that prioritize the client's perspective and foster a collaborative, respectful therapeutic relationship.

Choosing the best approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to clarify goals, assess which methods fit their needs and preferences, and adjust techniques over time so the work remains practical and relevant to each person's situation.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options allow clients to access consistent care from New York without commuting, making it easier to maintain momentum in treatment while accommodating work, family, and other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
The practice focuses on relationship difficulties, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, stress, intimacy-related issues, parenting, career and coaching concerns, compassion fatigue, and related life adjustments.
What therapeutic styles are used in sessions?
Sessions draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to tailor intervention strategies to each client's needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has 32 years of experience as a practicing social worker in a range of clinical and organizational settings.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?
The therapist holds the LCSW-R credential with license number NY LCSW-R 046920 and practices out of New York.
In which languages are services offered and can international clients join?
Services are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is cost determined for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressForgivenessImmigration issuesLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discrimination

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

32+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English