Dr. Ohiro Oni-Eseleh, LCSW-R

Dr. Ohiro Oni-Eseleh is a licensed clinical social worker with over three decades of experience supporting individuals, couples, families and groups. Based in New York, he holds an LCSW-R, a New York clinical social work license, and a Ph.D. from Adelphi University School of Social Work, bringing both clinical training and academic depth to his practice.

Over 32 years he has worked across a range of settings helping people navigate relationship challenges, grief, depression, anxiety and the stress of life changes. His practice also addresses the impacts of racism, discrimination and immigration on mental health, and he supports clients facing caregiving strain, aging and career transitions. In addition to direct clinical work, he consults with organizations to strengthen diversity, equity and inclusion and to enhance occupational and organizational functioning.

Dr. Oni-Eseleh emphasizes a collaborative, respectful approach that trusts each person has the capacity for meaningful change. He blends evidence-based therapies with a hopeful, person-focused stance to help clients clarify goals and build practical skills. He does not accept cases involving pending litigation or the potential for litigation, and he works with clients in English from his New York practice.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Oni-Eseleh often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to guide online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and learn practical strategies to live in ways that matter to them, which can be useful for anxiety, stress and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the client leads the pace of change and the therapist offers support and understanding, which is especially helpful for relationship concerns and grief.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Dr. Oni-Eseleh works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps tailor care to individual circumstances.

Online therapy with licensed professionals and therapists offers flexibility in how sessions take place - whether by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, access support from home, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions, while still receiving guided, professional help.