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Vitus Onusuru

Vitus Onusuru, LMFT

Therapist · California · 7+ years of experience

Compassionate, practical support for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
California
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
LMFT
Languages
English
License (California)
LMFT · No. 140265
NPI
1245929686

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Life changes
  • Aging concerns

About Vitus

Vitus Onusuru is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and low self-esteem. He supports individuals working through addictions, relationship and intimacy challenges, career concerns, ADHD, and life transitions. He also supports people facing aging and geriatric issues and caregiver stress.

He meets each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Conversations and plans are adapted to fit what a person needs right now. He focuses on practical steps that can be used between sessions to ease daily struggles.

Vitus draws on seven years of professional experience to shape the work. He aims to make the first steps toward change feel possible and steady. His approach balances direct problem-solving with attention to emotional experience.

Sessions include listening, setting clear goals, and trying strategies that match the person’s situation. Progress is reviewed regularly so plans can be adjusted. He encourages small, realistic changes that build over time.

People who are dealing with illness, chronic pain, caregiving demands, or aging-related concerns will find a therapist who acknowledges practical strain. He helps clients sort priorities, manage stress, and improve daily routines. The focus is on useful tools and steady support.

Areas of expertise

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

Evidence-based techniques and online therapy options

Vitus uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotional understanding. One approach emphasizes brief, skills-based work to reduce anxiety and improve sleep by teaching coping strategies and routine changes that can be practiced daily. Another approach centers on trauma-informed care that helps people process difficult experiences at a manageable pace while building safety and stability in day-to-day life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they choose methods that feel doable and that match the person’s needs and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people appreciate online therapy because it can fit around work, caregiving, or mobility limits, and because shorter check-ins or sessions without video can be easier to schedule. The focus is on making therapy practical and accessible so it can be incorporated into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Vitus commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and caregiver and aging-related concerns.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a practical and compassionate style that blends listening with clear goal-setting and actionable steps between sessions.

What is his clinical background?

He has seven years of professional experience and holds the LMFT credential in California.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is licensed as an LMFT in California and practices with that credential.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.

How are fees handled?

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?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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