Asuqwo Ekene

Asuqwo Ekene is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with eight years of experience in mental health care. He works with adults and older clients to address everyday struggles. His style is warm and straightforward, and he aims to make sessions feel calm and practical.

He helps people cope with grief, depression, anxiety, and major life changes. He also supports those dealing with anger, chronic illness, pain management, and career stress. Short-term goals and real-life tools are often part of the process.

Asuqwo uses client-centered approaches that focus on what matters most to the individual. He blends cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thinking and solution-focused techniques to build on strengths and quick wins. The methods are adapted to each person's background and needs.

Sessions begin by talking about the reason for coming to therapy and what the client wants to change. From there he and the client set clear, practical goals. The work often includes skill practice between visits so progress can carry into day-to-day life.

He pays attention to cultural and life-context factors that shape how people experience stress. People who prefer a supportive, goal-oriented therapist will likely find his approach direct but compassionate. Prospective clients can use the Start Therapy process to match and schedule a first visit.

How approaches like client-centered work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead. Online sessions can let the therapist ask questions that help people name what matters and set goals in a gentle way.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) lays out simple ways to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Delivered online, CBT often uses short exercises and homework that fit into a client's routine and daily life.

Solution-Focused Therapy looks for strengths and small steps that move things forward. This approach tends to focus on practical change and measurable progress over a few sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through the options, consider the client's goals and preferences, and adapt methods as needed. That conversation is collaborative and may shift as progress is made.

For session logistics, confirm the available online options before booking. The main practical benefit of online visits is flexibility - they can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or to continue care after a move. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins, focused skill practice, and consistent follow-up without long travel times.