Oliver Ogbonna, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 25 years in practice

Oliver Ogbonna brings more than 25 years of clinical social work experience to his practice in New York.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 075141 · expires October 2026
NPI: 1679807234 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 25
Languages: English

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About Oliver

Oliver Ogbonna brings more than 25 years of clinical social work experience to his practice in New York. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people facing depression, anxiety, and grief. He also supports those wrestling with low self-esteem, social anxiety, and feelings of isolation.

He listens carefully and keeps the work straightforward. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep a person stuck and trying practical steps to change them.

Background and approach

He aims to help clients build coping skills they can use between meetings. Oliver often helps people reconnect with a sense of purpose. Conversations may include values, daily routines, and small experiments to test new ways of relating.

He frames progress as steady and practical rather than sudden or dramatic. He pays attention to how mood and relationships affect daily life, including work and social functioning. For someone with bipolar or recurrent depression, he focuses on symptom awareness, behavioral strategies, and planning to reduce setbacks.

The work is paced to match each person's needs. Clients can expect calm, direct guidance and a respectful space to talk things through. Oliver tailors evidence-based techniques to each person's situation and goals.

He helps people develop clearer choices and more reliable ways of coping.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Approaches that guide online sessions

Oliver uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach he uses emphasizes tracking mood and daily routines to spot patterns that affect depression and bipolar symptoms; this helps with planning and reducing setbacks. Another approach focuses on social anxiety and isolation by practicing small, manageable social steps and building confidence through repeated, guided exposure.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, everyday life, and what feels doable. Together they will try methods that fit the client's needs and adjust them as progress or obstacles appear.

Online formats make that work flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is low or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people share thoughts between meetings and keep momentum between sessions. These options help match therapy to daily schedules and individual comfort with technology.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Oliver help with?

He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, low self-esteem, social anxiety, isolation, and questions about life purpose.

What is his general therapeutic style like?

He keeps sessions direct and practical, listening first and then trying small, workable steps. The focus is on identifying unhelpful patterns and building everyday coping skills.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 25 years of clinical experience working in mental health and social work settings.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices from that region.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does he use?

Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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