Dr. Ohiro Oni-Eseleh, LCSW-R

Dr. Ohiro Oni-Eseleh uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress, relationship strain, grief, and life changes. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered (LCSW-R) practicing in New York with 32 years of experience. He presents a calm, hopeful manner and focuses on achievable change rather than quick fixes.

He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and client-centered methods to address anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and anger. Sessions involve talking through unhelpful thoughts, trying new behaviors, and building skills to tolerate strong emotions. He also uses techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when they fit a client's goals.

Dr. Oni-Eseleh has worked across many settings and brings that background to clinical care. He helps people navigate immigration-related stress, experiences of prejudice and discrimination, career questions, and caregiver strain. He also supports those facing aging and geriatric concerns, and people coping with midlife crossroads or questions about life purpose.

His style emphasizes respect, hope, and collaboration. He listens closely to each person's priorities and tailors sessions to what actually helps in day-to-day life. He does not take on cases involving active or potential litigation.

Therapy is offered in English. People who choose to work with him can expect clear, focused conversations and concrete tools to try between sessions.

How CBT and ACT Translate to Online Work

Dr. Oni-Eseleh commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms through practical exercises and experiments. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values, accept difficult feelings, and take committed action toward meaningful goals.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss client goals and preferences, outline options, and adjust methods as work progresses so the plan fits each person's situation and needs.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skills practice and feedback, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed, and messaging formats support short updates, ongoing reflection, or brief coaching between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and maintain continuity when in-person visits are difficult.