Dr. Esther Ogunjimi, LCSW

Dr. Esther Ogunjimi is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas with 21 years of experience. She focuses on practical, person-centered work that helps people cope with big life shifts and everyday stressors. She speaks English and Yoruba and aims to meet people where they are. Her approach begins with listening closely to what feels most pressing. She adapts sessions to the needs of each person and builds a plan together. Common concerns she helps with include anxiety, depression, midlife transitions, grief, trauma and abuse, and feelings of emptiness. Esther uses a mix of techniques drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. That means sessions often include noticing difficult thoughts and feelings, practicing new coping skills, and strengthening emotional connection to what matters. She has extensive experience supporting people with relationship struggles, attachment problems, parenting stress, career challenges, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related concerns. She also works with issues such as abandonment, blended family difficulties, communication problems, and recovery from domestic violence. Her style is respectful and direct, with an emphasis on practical steps you can use between sessions. She encourages small experiments, skill-building, and clearer communication. If you are navigating a tough life change or seeking steadier emotional balance, she aims to offer steady, skill-based guidance.

How her methods translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, midlife transitions, and finding direction after loss. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical skills for managing mood and behavior. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and expressing strong emotions to improve emotional connection and reduce relationship distress. Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on goals and preferences. Sessions often combine elements from different approaches so the plan matches what the client needs in real life. Confirm the therapist's current online session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-in sessions when needed, and let people choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera when that helps them focus. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep progress moving between appointments and to practice skills in day-to-day situations.