Asuqwo Ekene, LPC

Asuqwo Ekene is a Licensed Professional Counselor with eight years in the mental health field. He works with adults and adolescents who are wrestling with anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and major life changes. He offers a calm, accepting presence so people can talk through hard experiences and find practical steps forward.

Asuqwo uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to shape sessions. He leans on clear goals, skill practice, and what’s working in a person’s life now. Sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts, building coping skills, and setting small, achievable steps toward change.

He emphasizes cultural awareness and a strengths-based outlook. Conversations start by exploring what brought someone to therapy and what they hope to get from the work. From there he and the client decide which approach fits best for those goals.

Typical concerns he addresses include stress, relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, loneliness, and career-related stress. He also helps with intimacy issues, self-esteem, and navigating prejudice or discrimination.

People who favor straightforward, goal-oriented sessions tend to do well with his style. He balances empathy with practical tools and adapts to individual needs. Sessions may include skill practice, problem solving, and checking progress over time.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship. In online sessions this means the therapist prioritizes understanding each person’s experience and follows their lead while offering support and reflection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns; it works well for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday problems by using practical exercises and homework. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on goals and small steps that move a person toward what they want; it is useful when someone wants direct, short-term progress on specific issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through options, consider goals and preferences, and tailor sessions so the method fits the person. That collaborative process helps decide when to emphasize skills training, listening and exploration, or straightforward goal-setting.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and practice exercises in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when someone wants a conversation without video. Live chat and text-based sessions allow quick check-ins, brief coping strategy work, and flexible contact that fits a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family schedules while keeping the focus on progress and practical tools.