Therapist profile
Vitus Onusuru, LMFT
California
Licensed MFT - Anxiety and Relationships
Continue with VitusWhere 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.
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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.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.