Dr. Ohiro Oni-Eseleh
LCSW-R
New York
Experienced LCSW focusing on purposeful change
Continue with OhiroAt a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW-R
- License
- LCSW-R, New York / 046920
- NPI
- 1801489141
- Experience
- 32 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational approach
- Practical skills
- Multicultural focus
About Ohiro
Dr. Ohiro Oni-Eseleh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) practicing in New York with 32 years of experience. He draws on a mix of practical approaches to help people who are facing relationship strain, grief, depression, anxiety, and major life changes. He aims for clear, hopeful steps rather than long lists of labels.
He uses motivational, person-centered methods to help people find what matters to them and make purposeful changes. His experience includes work on immigration and multicultural concerns, prejudice and discrimination, and caregiver stress. He also supports people dealing with career questions and compassion fatigue.
Dr. Oni-Eseleh has worked in many settings with individuals, couples, and groups, and he brings that variety into how sessions are planned. He emphasizes respect and hope, and he helps people discover strengths they already have. He will not take cases that involve pending litigation or the potential of one.
In sessions he focuses on what feels most useful right now - skills for coping, clearer goals, and practical next steps. He combines methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when they fit a person’s goals. He also uses Client-Centered techniques to keep the work focused on the person’s experience.
People who choose him often want a straightforward, experienced guide for tough problems. He encourages open discussion about race, immigration, aging, caregiving, and life purpose as part of planning therapy.
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How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what they want to change and build their own reasons to act. It focuses on listening, asking useful questions, and moving toward small, doable steps that fit a person’s values. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and choosing actions that match what matters most in life. ACT can help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, and finding purpose. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in the conversation and uses empathy and real listening to make space for exploration and growth.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining approaches and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or travel and can reduce time spent commuting. Some people prefer shorter check-ins when a full session is hard to fit into a day, while others use longer sessions for deeper discussion. Discuss format and scheduling with the therapist to find what fits your life. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueAdditional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressForgivenessImmigration issuesLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyExperience
32+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He helps people with relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, parenting strains, intimacy-related concerns, anger, career questions, and compassion fatigue, among other topics.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines motivational, client-centered, and evidence-based approaches to support practical change. Sessions emphasize identifying goals, building skills, and using personal values to guide decisions.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 32 years of clinical experience in diverse settings working with individuals, couples, and groups. That background informs flexible plans tailored to each person's needs.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York with the designation LCSW-R and practices in the New York area.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether in-person or remote sessions are available.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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