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Dr. Ngozi Okose

Dr. Ngozi Okose

LPC

Texas

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In their wordsCompassionate, practical therapy for life changes

Key details

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Texas / 18111
NPI
1205845401
Experience
22 years
Languages
English
Location
Texas

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Person-centered care
  • Culturally aware
  • Practical strategies

About Ngozi

Dr. Ngozi Okose is an LPC based in Texas who combines practical therapies with a humane, culturally aware approach. She frames sessions around what each person needs and adapts methods to fit individual circumstances. Dr. Okose has over 22 years of experience and emphasizes clear, straightforward guidance for people coping with stress, grief, trauma, or major life changes.

She draws on several clinical approaches to shape treatment, including cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based methods. In sessions she focuses on everyday skills - emotion regulation, improving communication, and building workable routines. That practical focus aims to reduce overwhelm and help people make decisions that match their goals and values.

Her background includes long experience in higher education and international training. That history informs an understanding of cross-cultural stressors and the specific strains of immigration and resettlement. She references work addressing crisis situations, including coping with natural or human-caused disaster, alongside more common concerns like anxiety and depression.

Therapy sessions are described as calm and person-centered, with an emphasis on patience and respect. Dr. Okose aims to explain techniques in plain language and tailor support rather than applying a single method to everyone. She also mentions coaching and educational supports when appropriate.

People seeking help can expect a collaborative, experienced clinician who uses evidence-based methods adapted to each person. Her practice highlights practical steps, emotional support, and attention to cultural context when helping people manage life stressors and recovery from difficult events.

How different therapy methods are used online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward them while learning to accept difficult feelings. It can help people who are overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, or major life changes to reconnect with what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into patterns of thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful habits. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating difficulties.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and style. That may mean trying a behavioral skill one week and values-based work the next, adjusting as needs and preferences become clearer.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. People often choose remote sessions to save travel time, fit therapy around work or family routines, use shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid being on camera when that helps them focus. Licensed professionals can guide which approach and session rhythm is most useful given a person’s situation and goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, 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 abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

She helps with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy difficulties, ADHD, addictions, eating and sleeping issues, parenting strain, and coping with life changes including natural or human-caused disaster.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

The approach is eclectic and person-centered, blending methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment-based work, and dialectical behavior therapy to fit each person’s needs.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She brings 22 years of professional experience, including many years in private practice and prior academic and clinical roles that inform her work with culturally diverse clients.

Where is the therapist located and what credential do they hold?

The clinician practices in Texas and holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, noted as LPC in Texas.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not accepted at this time.

How much do sessions cost and how are they billed?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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

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