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Online therapist

Goziam Ogwu

Practical, calm support for stressed parents and adults

Credentials
LPC
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Goziam

Goziam Ogwu is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on practical help for people under stress. He listens without judgment and helps clients sort through worries, sadness, and confusing relationship problems. He aims to make conversations clear and useful so a worried parent can understand next steps quickly.

He starts by asking what matters most to the client and then builds a simple plan together. Sessions often include learning specific ways to cope with anxiety, anger, or grief.

Background and approach

He also works on improving communication and changing patterns that get in the way of day-to-day life. Goziam uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice thoughts and try different reactions. He draws on emotion-focused work to help people name and move through strong feelings.

Dialectical strategies are used when stress and overwhelm make change feel impossible. With 15 years of experience, he combines hands-on skills with a calm, steady approach. He works with concerns like parenting difficulties, family problems, depression, trauma, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and career stress.

Clients can expect clear, step-by-step guidance rather than vague talk. Goziam practices in Georgia and holds the LPC credential, GA LPC LPC009198. He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients when scheduling allows.

To begin, a short questionnaire and scheduling step set the process in motion.

Approach and online options for working together

Goziam uses client-centered therapy to create an accepting space where the client's priorities shape each session. This approach focuses on listening carefully and helping people discover what matters most to them, which can be useful when sorting parenting worries or family tensions.

He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps identify unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. CBT offers concrete tools for anxiety, depression, and stress so people can see small changes add up. Dialectical behavior therapy techniques are used when emotions run high and stronger skills for regulation and distress tolerance are needed.

Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then recommend which methods to try first. The plan can be adjusted as work unfolds so the approach fits the client's needs.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules and to maintain continuity during life changes. Many people find the variety of options helps them stay consistent with the work between sessions.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, bipolar concerns, parenting and family problems, ADHD, anger, self-esteem, career stress, and related issues such as attachment and communication problems.
What is his overall therapeutic style?
His approach is practical and collaborative, using clear conversation and concrete tools to reduce distress and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LPC, licensed in Georgia with licence number GA LPC LPC009198, and practices from Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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