Dr. Ngozi Okose, LPC

Culturally attuned licensed counselor

About Dr. Ngozi Okose

Dr. Ngozi Okose is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Houston, Texas, who brings 22 years of clinical experience to her private practice. She emphasizes culturally informed, individualized care and draws on extensive multicultural training to understand each client within their life context. Dr. Okose is known for creating a relaxed, approachable atmosphere where clients can explore stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, parenting and family issues, and a wide range of other emotional and adjustment challenges.

With a client-centered and flexible stance, she adapts evidence-based methods to fit the unique needs and preferences of each person rather than applying a single technique for everyone. Her practice integrates practical, solution-focused strategies alongside longer-term therapeutic work, with attention to interpersonal dynamics, attachment concerns, and coping skills for life transitions. Dr. Okose combines compassion, patience, and professional skill to help clients build insight, develop new coping strategies, and pursue meaningful change.

As a licensed counselor, she provides thorough mental health assessment and collaborative treatment planning, working with adults and families to address issues such as intimacy, self-esteem, career challenges, caregiver stress, and recovery from loss. Her approach balances professional rigor with warmth, aiming to support clients in making decisions that enhance emotional well-being and daily functioning.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Depression ADHD

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Ngozi Okose have?

Dr. Ngozi Okose has 22 years of professional experience in counseling and psychotherapy.

Is Dr. Ngozi Okose a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). License details: TX LPC 18111.

In which languages does Dr. Ngozi Okose provide therapy?

Dr. Ngozi Okose provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Ngozi Okose located?

Dr. Ngozi Okose is located in Texas.

How can I work with Dr. Ngozi Okose as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Ngozi Okose through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Ngozi Okose work with international clients?

Dr. Ngozi Okose does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Ngozi Okose cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and commit to actions that support a meaningful life while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns formed in early relationships and how they shape current bonds and emotional responses - it can be especially helpful for relationship challenges, abandonment concerns, and intimacy issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors by teaching practical strategies to reduce unhelpful thinking and change behaviors that maintain problems such as depression, anxiety, and sleep difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Okose works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life situation, adjusting the plan over time as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment aligns with what matters most to the client.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing therapy to fit into busy schedules and different life circumstances. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice new skills between sessions, and access licensed professionals from various locations while accommodating individual needs and rhythms.

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