Dr. Ngozi Okose , LPC

Dr. Ngozi Okose is a licensed counselor based in Texas who brings a compassionate, culturally informed approach to psychotherapy. With 22 years of clinical experience, she works with individuals and families to address a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and attachment issues, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, ADHD, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, and issues related to identity and intimacy. Her practice emphasizes personalized care that honors each person’s background and unique needs.

She draws on extensive interdisciplinary training and advanced professional credentials to guide treatment. Her qualifications include LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC). She has completed postdoctoral work in clinical assessment and specialized trainings in cognitive behavioral therapy at the Beck Institute, trauma and disaster mental health with the Red Cross, and telebehavioral health with the American Counseling Association. Academic roles earlier in her career included university faculty and counselor training, and she has long experience working with immigrant and multicultural populations.

Dr. Okose uses evidence-informed methods and tailors interventions rather than relying on a single model. She aims to create a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere that supports open conversation, education, and collaborative problem solving. Her practice prioritizes empathy, patience, and practical skills to help clients make decisions that improve emotional functioning and daily adjustment.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take practical steps toward a meaningful life while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of connection formed in relationships and explores how those patterns affect current bonds. This approach can be useful for relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns, and issues rooted in early separation or loss.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing skills to change them. CBT is commonly applied to depression, anxiety, and problems with sleep, eating, and impulse control.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to choose and adapt methods based on individual needs, goals, and preferences so care fits each person rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers flexibility to receive care in ways that fit daily life. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow access to licensed professionals from home, work, or other convenient locations, making it easier to maintain consistent appointments and integrate therapeutic work into busy schedules.