At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Texas / 86870
- NPI
- 1790564151
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Practical goal setting
- Strengths based
- Behavioral skills
About Frank
Frank Ogbonna is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with five years of experience. He focuses on practical, person-focused help for stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship troubles, and coping with life changes. Frank begins by listening and helping people identify small, workable steps toward change.
He works from a collaborative stance and frames the client as the expert in their own life. Sessions often center on goals the person cares about and on building strengths that already exist. This makes room for both direct skills practice and for talking through difficult feelings.
Frank draws on a mix of approaches including Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. He adapts those methods to the specific problem a person brings, whether that is worry, low mood, or trouble communicating with others.
People who come to him might be dealing with issues such as abandonment, control problems, substance concerns, or midlife questions. He also supports those facing guilt, shame, impulses they regret, and multicultural stresses. The work aims to help someone find clearer direction and more manageable day-to-day coping.
His style is direct but respectful, and he focuses on practical change rather than labels. To begin, he asks about what matters most to the client and helps set small, achievable next steps.
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How these approaches translate to online therapy
Frank commonly uses Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in his work. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change by exploring goals and ambivalence in a respectful way, which can be useful for motivation and substance concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take action toward them while accepting difficult feelings, which often helps with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process, and the therapist works collaboratively to find what fits. He will talk with the client about their goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan based on what helps most in practice.
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people choose arrangements that suit their comfort for talking and practicing skills, such as whether to use video or another format when that is offered by the service. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingExperience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Frank commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include addiction, communication problems, control issues, and midlife concerns.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
He uses a collaborative, person-centered style and combines Motivational Interviewing with approaches like ACT, CBT, and DBT to match a person's needs. Sessions aim to clarify goals and practice concrete skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience in counseling work. That experience has included helping people with mood, motivation, and relationship challenges.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas. Sessions are offered from that location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen plan.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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