Dr. Ohiro Oni-Eseleh, LCSW-R

Dr. Ohiro Oni-Eseleh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) based in New York with 32 years of practice. He draws on long clinical experience to help people facing relationship struggles, grief, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. He also supports those dealing with caregiver stress and aging and geriatric issues.

He uses practical, person-focused approaches in sessions. Conversations tend to center on what matters most to the person and on small, doable changes. Many clients work on clearer career direction, handling discrimination or immigration-related stress, or rebuilding intimacy after loss or conflict.

His background includes work with individuals, couples, families, and groups across community and organizational settings. He has also consulted with organizations around diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to improve workplace functioning and team relationships.

Dr. Oni-Eseleh emphasizes respect and hope in the room. He believes people already carry many of the answers they need and helps them bring those resources forward. He does not take cases that involve pending litigation or the potential for litigation.

To begin, a prospective client uses the site intake flow to match and schedule. Sessions are offered in English and organized around the pace and goals of the person seeking help.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and connection

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking actions that align with what matters. It helps when people feel stuck by teaching simple skills to notice thoughts and commit to meaningful steps. Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathy and respect, offering a space where the person sets the pace and priorities while the therapist follows and reflects. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful cycles and ease symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan over time based on how the work is going.

If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people choose remote sessions to fit therapy into a busy day, make shorter check-ins between obligations, or reduce travel time. Online conversations can make it easier to continue regular sessions during life transitions and caregiving periods, while still allowing for the collaborative, values-focused work described above.