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Vitus Onusuru

Vitus Onusuru, LMFT

California

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LMFT - Stress and relationship concerns

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Self esteem

About Vitus

Vitus Onusuru is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with seven years of professional experience. He works with adults on common early-adulthood pressures such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, motivation, and relationship concerns. He also supports people facing trauma and abuse, addiction struggles, sleep problems, career worries, and ADHD-related challenges.

He uses clear, straightforward conversation to identify what is getting in the way of daily life. Sessions focus on practical steps and small changes that can reduce overwhelm and improve functioning. He adapts the pace and focus based on what each person brings to the session rather than following a rigid script.

Vitus pays attention to how past experiences shape present reactions, including abandonment, attachment, adoption and foster care issues, and other relational patterns. He also addresses body image, codependency, and intimacy-related concerns when these affect a person’s wellbeing.

In sessions he helps people set short-term goals such as better sleep, managing anxiety, improving focus at work or school, or building confidence in relationships. He aims to make plans that fit around study, early careers, or changing life roles.

People who choose to work with him begin by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. His practice supports English-speaking clients and accepts international clients, and he works from California as an LMFT.

Approaches and how online sessions can fit your life

Vitus draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. Cognitive-oriented methods look at unhelpful thinking patterns and teach small, practical shifts to reduce anxiety and depression. Relational-focused work examines attachment and past relationship experiences to change how someone connects and sets boundaries in current relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to figure out which techniques match their goals, needs, and preferences, and then adjust as progress is made. The plan is revisited regularly so sessions stay relevant and useful.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around class schedules, early career hours, and transitions between living situations. It also allows shorter check-ins when time is tight, or video-free sessions if bandwidth is limited. These practical benefits can help therapy fit into everyday life while the therapist and client focus on achievable change.

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

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, sleep problems, career worries, and ADHD-related challenges.

How does he approach therapy?

He uses straightforward conversation to set practical goals and small steps. The focus and pace are adjusted to each person's needs rather than a fixed method.

How much experience does he have?

He has seven years of professional experience working as a clinician in California.

Is he credentialed and where is he based?

He is a California LMFT and practices in California.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He accepts international clients.

How do sessions and payment work?

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

How do I start a first session?

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

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