Dr. Ngozi Okose , LPC

Dr. Ngozi Okose is a licensed psychotherapist practicing in Houston, Texas, with over two decades of professional experience. She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential - LPC - and maintains an active supervisory designation, bringing clinical oversight to her practice. Dr. Okose centers culturally informed, individualized care, working deliberately to help clients make life decisions that meet emotional needs and support healthier adjustment.

Known for a calm and approachable manner, she creates a relaxed atmosphere that encourages honest conversation. Her approach is eclectic and tailored - selecting evidence-based and solution-focused methods to suit each person rather than applying a single protocol to everyone. Professional training and academic roles inform her clinical work: she earned postgraduate degrees from the University of Ibadan, the University of Nigeria, and Harvard University, completed language training at Université de Nice, and pursued post-doctoral study in clinical assessment. Additional certifications include National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC), and she has specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma and disaster mental health, and tele-behavioral health.

Dr. Okose’s practice addresses a broad array of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, parenting, intimacy, and career issues, among others. Her multicultural background and extensive work with immigrant and refugee communities - including clients from Mexico, the Caribbean, El Salvador, Cuba, Brazil, Haiti, Somalia, Liberia, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ghana - shape a compassionate, culturally responsive style. She is currently accepting clients and offers collaborative, client-centered care aimed at practical progress and emotional resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Dr. Okose uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility; ACT supports people who are coping with anxiety, stress, and painful emotions by encouraging mindful action that aligns with what matters most. Attachment-Based Therapy is another core approach she uses to explore how early relationships shape current patterns - it can be especially helpful for relationship issues, intimacy concerns, and difficulties rooted in attachment wounds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) features in her practice as a practical method for identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which benefits conditions such as depression, anxiety, and sleep or eating concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Okose works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques as therapy progresses so interventions remain relevant and effective.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for scheduling and accessibility for clients with busy lives or limited mobility. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to offer consistent care across distances while tailoring sessions to the communication style and practical needs of each client.