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Dr. Ohiro Oni-Eseleh

Therapist · New York

Dr. Ohiro Oni-Eseleh - LCSW-R, Relationship and Life Changes

Dr. Ohiro Oni-Eseleh
Credentials
LCSW-R
License
LCSW-R, New York · 046920
NPI
1801489141
Experience
32 years
Languages
English
Location
New York
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy
  • ACT and CBT approaches
  • Diversity and immigration issues

About Ohiro

Dr. Ohiro Oni-Eseleh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) in New York with 32 years of experience. He works with people facing relationship strain, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, and life changes. He also assists with parenting concerns, intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, and career questions.

He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). In sessions he helps people name difficult emotions and notice the patterns that keep problems repeating. He talks through practical steps for handling grief, anger, and the stress of day-to-day life.

Dr. Oni-Eseleh has worked in clinical and organizational settings. He helps individuals and organizations address diversity, equity, and inclusion concerns and the effects of racism and discrimination. He also supports people dealing with immigration-related stress and caregiving burdens.

He offers support for people thinking about career direction and life purpose, and for those facing midlife transitions or aging and geriatric issues. He does not take cases that involve pending litigation or the potential for litigation.

To begin, a prospective client selects the See online therapy options button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How his approaches translate to online work

Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and naming core emotions and the interaction patterns they create. EFT is often used when people want to change recurring relationship or attachment patterns and make emotions clearer and more manageable.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions aligned with their values. CBT looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and works on concrete skills for changing them. These approaches can help with anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, and relationship stress.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try. Sessions can evolve as goals change and different tools are introduced.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove the need to travel to appointments. Licensed professionals often adapt interventions so practical skills, emotion-focused exercises, and problem-solving work well in remote sessions.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressForgivenessImmigration issuesLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discrimination

Experience

32+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He works with relationship problems, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, parenting and career concerns, among other issues.

What therapeutic style does he use?

He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with ACT, Client-Centered Therapy, CBT and DBT to help people notice emotions and change patterns.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 32 years of experience as a social worker in clinical and organizational settings.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a NY LCSW-R based in New York.

Which languages are offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payments handled?

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

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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