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Dr. Ohiro Oni-Eseleh, LCSW-R

Experienced LCSW-R helping with life transitions

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About Ohiro

Dr. Ohiro Oni-Eseleh uses a practical, person-focused approach to therapy. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered (LCSW-R) with 32 years of experience based in New York.

He helps people manage relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, and life transitions. He favors approaches that keep conversations grounded and useful. Sessions often focus on identifying clear goals, learning new skills, and making small changes that add up.

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How Ohiro works

He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered work to tailor support to each person’s needs. Clients often bring concerns about intimacy, parenting strain, caregiving stress, career questions, or the effects of trauma and discrimination.

He also addresses compassion fatigue, immigration-related stress, aging and geriatric issues, and questions about life purpose and midlife change. Treatment plans are adjusted to what the person wants to work on and how they prefer to proceed. Dr.

Oni-Eseleh emphasizes respect and hope in sessions. He encourages active collaboration and practical steps that people can try between meetings. He does not take cases that involve pending litigation or the potential for one.

For people in New York looking for steady, experienced guidance through big life challenges, he offers straightforward conversation and concrete tools. The work aims to reduce distress and increase clearer direction in daily life.

Ohiro lists 9 ways of working on the entry:

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What Ohiro works with

The areas below are the ones Ohiro selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.

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Training and background

Register LCSW-R
Years in practice 32
Languages English
Session format Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging
Country New York

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Online support options

Evidence-based approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without being ruled by them, and then commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with depression, anxiety, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on emotions and attachment needs to improve close relationships and intimacy-related issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges and then suggest methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls let people have a fuller conversation similar to an in-person visit. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or fitting therapy into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep continuity and to try tools between meetings.

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Common questions

What issues does he address in therapy?
He helps people with relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger, career questions, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, immigration issues, and multicultural concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a mix of practical, evidence-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered work. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, skill building, and collaborative problem solving.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 32 years of professional experience as a clinical social worker in New York. That background includes work with individuals and organizational consultation on diversity and inclusion.
Where is he located and what are his credentials?
He is based in New York and holds the LCSW-R credential, which is listed as NY LCSW-R. His doctorate is from Adelphi University School of Social Work.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference. These options offer flexibility for shorter check-ins or longer conversations.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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