Dr. Ohiro Oni-Eseleh

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 broad set of approaches to help people manage anger, relationship stress, grief, and anxiety. His style is respectful and hopeful, aiming to bring practical change through steady, collaborative work.

He uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice patterns and try different responses. Sessions focus on concrete steps - like identifying triggers, practicing new coping skills, and clarifying values - so clients can test changes between meetings.

Across his career he has worked in many settings and with varied life challenges, including immigration issues, discrimination, and workplace concerns. He also supports people dealing with caregiving stress, aging-related concerns, and midlife transitions. His experience includes consulting with organizations on diversity, equity, and inclusion to improve functioning and culture.

Dr. Oni-Eseleh emphasizes collaboration. He helps people define realistic goals and chooses approaches that fit their needs. He aims to create a respectful space where clients can try new behaviors and reflect on progress.

He does not take cases tied to pending litigation or the potential for litigation. To begin, readers should confirm session formats and scheduling details when they choose to start therapy.

How these approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to handle difficult emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anger or depression. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding emotional patterns in relationships and creating new ways of responding to increase connection and safety.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life and then recommend what to try first. Work is collaborative - approaches can be mixed or adjusted based on what helps the client make steady progress.

Confirm session formats before booking to learn which online options are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten commute time, and allow for focused check-ins during breaks. Some clients find video helpful for visual connection, while others prefer audio-only sessions when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Discussing practical needs during the first meeting helps match the session style to the client's routine and goals.