Asuqwo Ekene , LPC

Asuqwo Ekene is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with eight years of experience in the mental health field. He has supported adolescents, adults, and the elderly through a wide range of concerns, helping clients navigate grief and loss, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, anger and pain management, and other life challenges.

He approaches care with empathy, compassion, and a nonjudgmental stance, creating a space where people can feel heard and accepted. His clinical work draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s own goals, cognitive behavioral techniques that address patterns of thinking and behavior, and a strength-based orientation that builds on existing resources and resilience.

Cultural competence is an integral part of his practice, and he adapts interventions to fit each individual’s background and needs. During the initial session, he begins by exploring what brought the person to therapy and clarifying the outcomes they hope to achieve, then collaborates with clients to shape an ongoing plan of care.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Asuqwo Ekene integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy into his online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person’s experience and supporting their self-directed growth, which is helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and adjustment to life changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress.

He also uses solution-focused techniques to help clients identify goals and build on what already works in their lives. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process - the therapist works with each person to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to connect from different locations. Licensed professionals can offer consistent support through these formats, helping clients move toward their goals with approaches tailored to their circumstances.