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Vitus Onusuru

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Vitus Onusuru, LMFT

California

Licensed MFT - Anxiety and Relationships

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Where Vitus stands

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, California / 140265
NPI
1245929686
Experience
7 years
Languages
English
Location
California

About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Codependency support

About Vitus

Vitus Onusuru is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with seven years of clinical experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and challenges such as addictions, ADHD, relationship strain, and codependency. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients.

Vitus focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. He listens to how daily life is affected and helps people identify patterns that keep them stuck. That can mean noticing people-pleasing, trouble saying no, or getting overwhelmed by someone else’s moods or crises.

In therapy he builds a simple plan based on what the person wants to change. He will talk through coping skills for anxiety and depression, habits to improve sleep, and ways to handle stress and cravings. He also addresses motivation and confidence so people can take clearer action in work and relationships.

Vitus adapts sessions to individual needs rather than following a single script. He combines conversation with practical exercises and goal-focused steps. Progress is tracked in concrete ways, like practicing a new boundary or trying a different response to triggers.

When someone is deciding whether to start, he asks about goals and what has or hasn’t worked before. New clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule the first session. The therapy subscription can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location.

How sessions work

How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to address specific problems in straightforward ways. One common approach focuses on skill-building for anxiety and stress management, teaching breathing, grounding, and step-by-step coping actions that can be practiced between sessions. Another approach targets depressive symptoms and motivation by breaking larger goals into small, manageable tasks and tracking progress over time.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss what is most helpful based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust methods as those needs change. That makes sessions collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make attending sessions easier to fit into daily life, for example by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or letting someone join from a quieter spot. Licensed professionals can help clients translate in-person approaches to an online setting and suggest practical ways to practice skills between appointments.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, ADHD, relationship and codependency concerns, among other issues.

What is his approach in sessions?

He uses direct conversation plus practical steps and exercises to address daily problems and goals rather than a single fixed method.

How much experience does he have?

He has seven years of professional work experience as an LMFT in California.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CA LMFT, and practices in California.

Can I work with him if I live outside the US?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the profile.

How is payment handled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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