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Ehame Gbesso

Ehame Gbesso

LCPC

Maryland

Calm, practical counseling to build motivation

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At a glance

Credentials
LCPC
License
LCPC, Maryland / LC15253
Experience
6 years
Languages
English
Location
Maryland

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

    • Motivational approach
    • Strengths focused
    • Mindfulness informed

    About Ehame

    Ehame Gbesso is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland with six years of practice. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the weight of life changes. Her approach centers on listening and building on what already works for each person.

    She aims to make sessions calm and approachable. Conversations are kept straightforward and judgment-free so people can speak honestly about what’s hard. The therapist helps clients notice strengths and use them to move forward.

    Ehame uses a mix of practical methods in session, including motivational interviewing to build motivation and cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful patterns. She also draws on client-centered and mindfulness approaches to help people slow down and reflect.

    Her background includes supporting people through grief, trauma, addiction challenges, compassion fatigue, and struggles with self-esteem. She also addresses concerns like communication problems, control issues, guilt, and finding life purpose.

    Clients can expect a grounded, caring presence with an occasional sense of humor to ease difficult conversations. The focus is on small, doable steps that fit into everyday life. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

  2. How this therapist uses evidence-based methods online

    Ehame commonly draws on motivational interviewing to help people find and strengthen their own reasons for change. This approach focuses on listening, exploring ambivalence, and building internal motivation for goals like managing addictions or improving daily habits.

    She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s experience. That means the therapist follows your lead, reflects your concerns, and helps you feel heard as you sort through difficult feelings. Cognitive behavioral therapy is another tool she employs to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical alternatives that improve mood and behavior.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress is made or new challenges appear.

    If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats were not listed in the biography. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full hour isn’t possible. Licensed professionals can use video or phone in different ways to fit a client’s daily routine, and the therapist will help figure out which setup fits best.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemCompassion fatigue

    Also works with

    Trauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsControl issuesGuilt and shameLife purposePost-traumatic stressSelf-love

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    6+ years

    Listed in

    Maryland

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist address?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

    What is the therapy style like?

    The style is calm, approachable, and grounded with an emphasis on open, nonjudgmental conversation and practical steps forward.

    How much professional experience does she have?

    She has six years of professional work experience supporting people through a variety of concerns.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    The clinician holds an LCPC credential in Maryland and provides services based in that state.

    Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

    Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How are fees handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I get started with this therapist?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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