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Dr. Ngozi Okose
Experience
22 years
Based in
Texas
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Texas

Dr. Ngozi Okose

LPC

Experienced counselor focused on practical healing

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License and NPI on record

LPC
Texas · 18111
NPI
1205845401

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  • Person-centered care
  • Evidence-informed methods
  • Cross-cultural insight

About Ngozi

Dr. Ngozi Okose offers an approach that blends practical therapies to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and trauma. She is an LPC with over two decades of clinical experience based in Texas. Dr. Okose aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable for people feeling overwhelmed by life changes or difficult emotions.

She uses a mix of methods tailored to each person rather than a single fixed model. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill-building, and understanding patterns that get in the way of daily life. That can mean learning new coping skills, shifting unhelpful thoughts, or working through attachment and intimacy concerns.

Dr. Okose draws on long professional work across cultures and settings. That background shapes how she listens and how she frames treatment for people from varied origins and experiences. She describes her style as warm, patient, and direct, creating a relaxed space to talk through hard things.

Her clinical interests include mood and anxiety problems, addiction and recovery concerns, ADHD, grief, parenting stress, and issues around identity and intimacy. She also addresses specific areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and codependency.

People choosing to work with her can expect an emphasis on practical steps, collaborative problem solving, and attention to cultural context. The goal is to help each person make decisions that better meet emotional needs and improve daily functioning.

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

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Dr. Okose commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when helping people manage difficult emotions. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking actions that match what matters, which can help with avoidance, grief, or life transitions. CBT breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to decide which method or combination will fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning helps shape practical steps and measurable goals for therapy.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. If you are considering remote care, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make regular check-ins, skills practice, and focused problem-solving more convenient for everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Dr. Okose work with?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship difficulties. Additional areas include ADHD, addictions, grief, parenting strain, and intimacy-related concerns.

What is her therapy style and approach?

She uses a tailored approach that blends client-centered work with evidence-based methods like CBT and DBT. Sessions emphasize practical skills, understanding patterns, and collaborative goal setting.

How much experience does she bring?

She has 22 years of clinical experience and many years working in multicultural and multinational settings. That experience informs how she adapts care to different backgrounds.

What credentials and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

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