Asuqwo Ekene

Asuqwo Ekene is a Licensed Professional Counselor with eight years working in mental health. He practices in Texas and supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. He also helps with relationship concerns, parenting stress, career questions, and issues around isolation and loneliness.

He has experience with adolescents, adults, and older adults and brings a calm, accepting manner to sessions. He aims to make people feel heard and respected while they talk through difficult feelings. Sessions begin with a discussion of what brought the person to therapy and what they hope to get from the work.

Asuqwo uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person’s pace and priorities. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and create small behavior changes. He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set practical goals and steps people can try between meetings.

He notes the importance of cultural context and attends to multicultural concerns and experiences of prejudice and discrimination. He is attentive to men’s issues, young adult transitions, and compassion fatigue that can come from caring roles.

In sessions people can expect straightforward conversation, gentle reflection, and concrete next steps. The first visits focus on safety and a clear plan. Later meetings build skills and practical strategies to help manage symptoms and restore connection to others.

How his approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following each person's goals. The therapist offers space to name what matters and adjusts the pace to the client's needs, which helps when someone feels isolated or unsure where to begin.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts and actions. It involves identifying unhelpful patterns and trying small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety and lift mood over time.

Solution-Focused Therapy targets practical steps and immediate goals. It works well for people who want short-term strategies to handle life changes, relationship stresses, or bouts of loneliness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and may combine elements from different approaches as needed.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Online work can reduce commute time and make it simpler to maintain regular meetings. Confirm which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged.