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Okechuku Nwanganga, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Okechuku is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Okechuku. View 23 reviews
Speaks English and Igbo
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California

Recent reviews

I feel heard, am given practical advice and I am able to process through my feelings and challenges in a safe space.

Reviewed August 2024

He’s great and understands me…

Reviewed August 2024

More about Okechuku

  • 10 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW

My name is Robert and I would be honored to be your Therapist. I would like to tell you about myself. I have been a Social Worker for the past 20 years and I have worked with a lot of different people in a variety of situations.

I am working on a new schedule. My schedule is 6am to 2:00 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 am to 11 am then 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays as well as Sundays from 1pm to 8 pm Sundays Pacific Standard Time. I am very comfortable conducting therapy via video or phone but not Live chat

The most important thing I need you to know about me and how I work is that I believe Social Work to be a calling and I truly believe in the power of Therapy to change lives. I believe that talking about the things that hurt us provides us with the power to overcome them.

I am more interested in your strengths than your diagnoses. I am more interested in empowering you to make your own decisions than I am in you doing what is “right.”

Regarding therapy, I am not bound to any one theoretical approach. I tend to utilize a variety of approaches in therapy because I want to provide you with a personalized therapeutic experience.

I need you to know that I will only focus on what you think is important. I will not push you to share anything that you are not comfortable sharing but I will ask you questions about things I think are important to provide insight into the situation at hand.

I will always be honest with you in every situation and I will continue to exhibit compassion and empathy towards your situation. One of my favorite sayings regarding therapy is that “It matters because it matters to you.” I look forward to working with you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Grief Depression Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Licenses

Okechuku Nwanganga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285984450.

  • LCSW · California · 27072 · Expires May 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Okechuku Nwanganga

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

23 reviews

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I feel heard, am given practical advice and I am able to process through my feelings and challenges in a safe space.

Reviewed August 2024

He’s great and understands me…

Reviewed August 2024

Robert listens very well. He is very responsive on the spot, and clear. Because he listens and understands intensely, he is able to advise me faster and better than most therapists who don’t really have much to say or do to help.

Reviewed July 2024

Robert is very intuitive, patient, kind and easy to trust. I’ve appreciated his calm nature and strategies for coping with difficult situations, witt when I needed to see the bigger picture, and wisdom throughout our sessions. He is available late nights abs that works perfectly with my busy lifestyle. Once I put the kids to bed, it’s self care time and I appreciate this counseling site so much.

Reviewed December 2020

Robert Nwangana is extremely professional and empathic. As a counselor myself, I have full confidence in him and his expertise.

Reviewed November 2020

Robert always listens and respects where I am at. He takes his time to explain things and never pressures me to make any decisions I am not ready for. He has great knowledge about grief and addiction.

Reviewed January 2023

He is the first therapist that has actually connected with me and helped me. He is very respectful and knowledgeable.

Reviewed April 2022

R. Nwanganga is very organized, patient, and relatable. He is also very knowledgeable of what I am currently experiencing in this current season of my life.

Reviewed April 2022

He is amazing !!

Reviewed March 2022

Robert has been extremely helpful and amazing throughout the past few months that we have been working together! He is the best and I feel very comfortable sharing my life experiences and struggles with him. I never feel judged and he always guides me in the right direction. He helps me work through many obstacles and provides tangible steps on how to overcome them. I have learned so much about myself already and really enjoy the self work I am doing. I feel like I am improving with his guidance a little better each day. Continuing to look forward to what more we unlock together throughout my journey in therapy!

Reviewed November 2021

I worked with Robert for the last 7 months or so and I can honestly say I will miss having sessions with him. He helped me so much in building a stronger self-esteem, setting healthier boundaries, validating my self-worth, and affirming me and all my stresses. I will truly miss having sessions, and also super appreciate that we got this point where I can take a break from therapy and stand on my own. I have nothing but praise and gratitude for what Robert's done for me, and highly recommend him to folks looking for a therapist. Wishing Robert will for many years to come!

Reviewed September 2021

I worked with Robert for about 8 months. With his help, I’ve learned a lot about myself. At the time I was going through a rough separation and was still indecisive about my next steps. Robert walked me through the process with advice and guidance that allowed me time to process, reflect, and make my own decisions. He allowed me to grieve without judgement. He was honest about the process and told me that my relationship may not last with my growth, but I was glad he was upfront. I’ve learned about what I want and don’t want in a relationship. I’ve come a long way and couldn’t have done that without Robert’s help. He was patient and sat with me through many sob sessions. There’s so much more that one review can’t possibly convey it all. It was also very important for me to have a therapist that was a POC because I was able to discuss family/relationship and racial dynamics I would not have been comfortable doing otherwise. Robert and I had insightful conversations that allowed me to really understand why my relationship was not working. I highly recommend Robert.

Reviewed August 2021

Working with Robert these past 5 months has been an incredible experience. I have been given the tools and knowledge of how my anxiety works. I’m so much more aware of my thoughts and emotions now. Robert is truly amazing and I am so grateful to have had such a positive experience, completely tailored to my needs. While my anxiety will be something I will always deal with, I’m confident that the tools and homework I’ve done with Robert will forever be my sword and shield. Thank you, Robert.

Reviewed July 2021

Robert is absolutely amazing. After having some bad experiences with therapy he completely surpassed every expectation and helped me identify my struggles as well as help me through everything in such a humane and understanding way. He is empathetic and just the best therapist that I could have possibly matched with. I have grown so incredibly much with him, figuring out my troubles and overcoming so many of them. Thank you so much! :)

Reviewed May 2021

Great listener and great perspective. 10/10

Reviewed February 2021

Robert has been providing me a great help and guidance to better assess my conditions and how to handle stressful situations arise. He is a pleasant person to speak with who naturally possesses a positive energy. He is great!

Reviewed January 2021

Robert is excellent to work with. He takes the time to hear me out and listen to me, relate to my concerns and sometimes share his own experiences, and I feel he truly understands me. He gives me a lot of insight to myself and I look forward to our sessions and growing more from them.

Reviewed January 2021

Really helpful and understanding

Reviewed November 2020

Hi! Robert is an amazing person and therapist as well! He has so much passion and commitment to what he does. He truly puts yours needs first and helps you every step of the way! Robert has a big heart! He’s a friend first and therapist second! To whomever reads this! Everything will be ok! You are loved and needed and I just know that Robert will help you every step of the way!!! He truly is an amazing soul! You will not regret working with him! :) !

Reviewed September 2020

Before I started therapy, I was afraid of who I was going to be communicating with. The first time I met Robert, he made it so easy for me to open up. And it wasn’t just because he was easy to talk to. He helped me take breaths or feel the reactions to my body and guided me through opening up without blaming myself or feeling guilty about the things I need to be said. Thanks to Robert, I found a peace in me that helps me walk through life and not try to get over it. I am very grateful he’s my therapist and if I ever need someone I know I can come back and he’ll be someone I can talk to.

Reviewed September 2020

Oh where do I begin! Robert was my very first counselor and I will say I am so glad he was. At first I was very skeptical, but he made me feel heard and validated. He taught me things about myself I didn't even know I needed till then. And with all the sessions we had, I can confidently say, they changed my life for the better. I am so grateful for this

Reviewed July 2020

He's very good and understanding. When I need him he's always there for me.

Reviewed July 2020

Robert has been my first therapist ever. I felt validated and heard. My first session made a lot of my doubts in my observations I’ve made for problems I’ve been facing. Robert was thorough and validated my perspective and made me understand it is OK to feel my emotions. But not to fall into them.

Reviewed May 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Okechuku Nwanganga offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Okechuku Nwanganga works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Okechuku Nwanganga speak?

Okechuku Nwanganga speaks English and Igbo.

How many years of experience does Okechuku Nwanganga have?

Okechuku Nwanganga has 10 years of experience.

Where is Okechuku Nwanganga licensed to practice?

Okechuku Nwanganga is licensed to practice in California.

Does Okechuku Nwanganga accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Okechuku Nwanganga does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Okechuku Nwanganga offer?

Okechuku Nwanganga offers clients Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

How can I communicate with Okechuku Nwanganga?

Okechuku Nwanganga can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Okechuku Nwanganga?

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