- Person-centered listening
- Goal focused steps
- Culturally aware care
About Asuqwo
Asuqwo Ekene is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with eight years of experience in mental health care. He works with adults across different life stages to address stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and other common struggles. He aims to create an accepting, empathetic space where people can speak openly and feel heard.
He has supported people through major life changes including loss and chronic illness. He also helps with anger, pain management, and coping with difficult transitions. His background includes work with adolescents, adults, and older adults, giving him a broad view of life-stage challenges.
Asuqwo blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused methods. That means sessions include listening closely, identifying patterns of thought and behavior, and finding practical steps to move forward. He describes his approach as compassionate and nonjudgmental.
Early sessions focus on the immediate concerns and what the person hopes to get from therapy. From there he and the client set goals and try short, manageable steps to make changes. He pays attention to culture and identity when planning treatment.
People who want a collaborative, down-to-earth counselor may find his style helpful. He emphasizes strengths and looks for realistic ways to reduce stress and improve daily functioning. To begin, people are invited to share what brought them to therapy and what they want to change.
How his approaches support online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship so the person can talk through concerns and discover their own solutions. This approach helps when someone needs acceptance and space to process feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, achievable steps and clear goals to produce noticeable change in daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. Sessions often start by discussing what brought someone in and what they hope to accomplish, then adjust techniques as progress is made.
Confirm the available online session options before booking, as formats are listed by each therapist. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for more consistency. Some people prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only conversations when that suits their routine. The focus is on practical ways to make therapy work in everyday life rather than on a single format.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, anger, career stress, compassion fatigue, and related issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is empathetic and nonjudgmental. He combines Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused methods to listen, identify patterns, and try practical steps.
What is his background in mental health?
He has eight years of experience in the mental health field and has worked with adolescents, adults, and older adults on a range of issues.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is located in Texas and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he see clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what do costs look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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