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Ezekiel Oduola

Experienced LCSW focused on practical change

LCSW Texas

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Ezekiel

Ezekiel Oduola is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas with three decades of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship or family conflicts.

Background and approach

He focuses on practical support for coping with life changes and resolving personal and interpersonal problems, offering a steady presence as clients work toward clearer thinking and healthier patterns. His practice emphasizes collaboration and respect, creating space for clients to explore thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment.

Ezekiel draws on a blend of evidence-informed approaches, including cognitive behavioral methods and acceptance-based techniques, to tailor interventions to each person’s needs. He also integrates client-centered and emotion-focused perspectives to strengthen communication and process loss.

Prospective clients in Texas can expect straightforward guidance grounded in experience, with attention to cultural and life-stage concerns such as aging, family-of-origin dynamics, fatherhood, and workplace stress. Ezekiel values the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to make the first steps toward change as manageable and constructive as possible.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Support



Ezekiel frequently integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence, with practical strategies for reducing anxiety, improving mood, and addressing workplace or interpersonal stress. ACT emphasizes values-driven action and learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings, which can help with grief, life transitions, and long-standing avoidance patterns.

Choosing the most helpful approach is part of the therapeutic process and happens collaboratively. The therapist will work with each client to clarify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods when needed so that interventions match personal preferences and day-to-day realities.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into a busy schedule or during times of transition. These formats support ongoing skill practice, check-ins between sessions, and consistent access to a licensed professional while allowing clients to engage in the way that feels most manageable for them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Ezekiel works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family conflicts, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on issues like communication, fatherhood, aging and multicultural concerns.
What is the therapy style and approach used here?
The practice emphasizes collaboration and a nondirective stance, combining cognitive behavioral ideas with acceptance and emotion-focused work to help clients identify patterns and develop practical skills.
How much professional experience does the therapist have?
He has 30 years of professional work experience practicing social work and psychotherapy in Texas.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The clinician holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Texas with license number TX LCSW 16882.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are costs and payment handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English