- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About Ohiro
Dr. Ohiro Oni-Eseleh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) in New York with 32 years of practice. He works with people facing relationship strain, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, parenting challenges, and career questions. His listed focus also includes trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, compassion fatigue, and life purpose.
He uses several clinical approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Sessions center on practical conversation and skills rather than abstract theory. He helps people identify specific steps to manage emotions, improve communication, or reframe work and life choices.
Dr. Oni-Eseleh has experience in multiple settings and with a wide range of issues including immigration stress, prejudice and discrimination, and organizational diversity work. He also supports those dealing with aging and caregiver stress and people navigating midlife transitions or questions of life purpose.
Clients can expect a focus on realistic, actionable strategies alongside space to talk through difficult feelings. He notes he does not take cases that involve pending litigation or the potential for litigation.
He holds a Ph.D. from Adelphi University School of Social Work and brings long-term clinical experience to sessions. People who want to clarify next steps in work, relationships, or major life changes may find his approach suited to practical problem-solving and longer-term reflection.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful when someone wants clearer direction after a life change or when anxiety and avoidance get in the way of goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns that drive difficult feelings and testing new behaviors. It is often used for depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and for practical problem solving around work and relationships.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions in close relationships and helps people change interaction patterns. It is commonly applied when intimacy issues, attachment concerns, or repeated conflicts are a central problem.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their goals and circumstances. That may mean combining skills-based practice with more open, client-centered conversation.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let someone continue work while relocating within the same country, but international arrangements are not accepted currently.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with relationship problems, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, career questions, and related issues such as immigration stress and discrimination.
How would he approach someone feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses therapies like ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT and client-centered work to combine practical skills and open discussion. The emphasis is on identifying small steps and clearer decisions rather than quick fixes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 32 years of professional experience as a social worker and clinician, including work in multiple settings and with individuals, couples, families and groups.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an LCSW-R credential in New York and holds a Ph.D. from Adelphi University School of Social Work.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location and sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling an initial session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.