Vitus Onusuru, LMFT
Practical, respectful therapy for life transitions
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- Focus on life changes
- Respectful and sensitive
- Goal oriented
About Vitus
Vitus Onusuru is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with seven years of clinical experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and life changes. He also supports concerns related to addiction, ADHD, intimacy, and career strain.
Vitus approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He listens first to understand what feels most urgent, then works with the person to shape a straightforward plan. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking so clients can try changes between meetings.
He adapts his style to fit each client rather than using the same method for everyone. Conversations are tailored to the person's needs and goals, and pacing is adjusted based on what feels manageable. Vitus aims to make therapy feel like a collaborative effort rather than a lecture.
Beyond common concerns, he offers support for topics such as attachment issues, abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, and commitment or codependency struggles. He can also address issues that intersect with aging, autism spectrum traits, and personality-related challenges.
People who reach out can expect clear, down-to-earth conversation and a focus on real-world changes. Vitus frames progress in small, measurable steps so clients can notice improvement as they go. He encourages honest feedback so the work stays aligned with the client's priorities.
Vitus approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He listens first to understand what feels most urgent, then works with the person to shape a straightforward plan. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking so clients can try changes between meetings.
He adapts his style to fit each client rather than using the same method for everyone. Conversations are tailored to the person's needs and goals, and pacing is adjusted based on what feels manageable. Vitus aims to make therapy feel like a collaborative effort rather than a lecture.
Beyond common concerns, he offers support for topics such as attachment issues, abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, and commitment or codependency struggles. He can also address issues that intersect with aging, autism spectrum traits, and personality-related challenges.
People who reach out can expect clear, down-to-earth conversation and a focus on real-world changes. Vitus frames progress in small, measurable steps so clients can notice improvement as they go. He encourages honest feedback so the work stays aligned with the client's priorities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Vitus uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize clear goals and practical work between sessions. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small experiments, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and self-esteem. Another approach centers on understanding attachment and relationship patterns so people can make different choices in close connections and intimacy-related issues.Finding the right method is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their needs, goals, and preferences and together decide which techniques to try. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking to learn which online formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten commute time, and allow for flexible check-ins during workday breaks. It can also let people attend from different locations when travel or relocation is a factor. The therapist and client will discuss practical arrangements so therapy fits everyday life and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist work with?
This clinician supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, addictions, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, career strain, and coping with life changes.
What is the therapy style and approach like?
The approach is practical and client-centered. Conversations are tailored, paced to what feels manageable, and focused on concrete steps people can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does this provider have?
This therapist has seven years of professional work experience supporting a range of concerns and life stages.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
The clinician holds an LMFT credential - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
Yes, international clients are accepted.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.