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LMFT

Vitus Onusuru, LMFT

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Vitus

Vitus Onusuru is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and ADHD-related concerns.

Background and approach

He draws on seven years of clinical experience to support clients working on self-esteem, motivation, coping with life changes, addiction-related issues, relationship and intimacy challenges, and career or sleeping difficulties. He also brings attention to related areas such as attachment, adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and body image concerns.

Vitus approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit individual circumstances. He sees the decision to begin therapy as a courageous step and positions himself as a supportive collaborator throughout the process.

His practice offers a mix of practical guidance and therapeutic exploration aimed at helping clients find clearer direction and greater well-being over time.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Vitus uses well-established, evidence-informed therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs. One common approach he employs focuses on building practical coping skills and problem-solving for stress, anxiety, and day-to-day functioning; this kind of work often includes strategies to manage symptoms, improve sleep, and increase motivation. Another direction emphasizes exploring past experiences and attachment patterns to address trauma, abandonment, and relationship difficulties, helping clients understand how earlier events shape current reactions and relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He works together with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods over time so that therapy remains relevant and aligned with each person’s priorities.

Online therapy with him is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care from different locations and to choose the communication style that best supports progress and convenience.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Vitus address?
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, career challenges, sleeping problems, and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach?
His style centers on respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each person’s needs. He combines practical guidance with therapeutic exploration to support progress.
What is his clinical experience?
He has seven years of professional experience working with clients across a variety of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is licensed as an LMFT in California with the license number CA LMFT 140265 and practices from California.
Can non-U.S. clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people living outside the United States.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

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

Licensed

California

Languages

English

What Vitus can help with

Vitus Onusuru works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

Vitus works with clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, and self esteem.

Experience and training

Vitus is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California, with 7 years of clinical experience.