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I believe that each person is the expert of their own life. At times, however, navigating challenges, life transitions, relationships, or emotional struggles can feel overwhelming, and having a supportive, objective person to talk to can make a meaningful difference.

My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and supported. Together, I am committed to helping you build insight, resilience, and confidence while working toward your personal goals.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with more than 30 years of experience providing compassionate, practical, and evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting challenges, behavioral concerns, and identity development. I am known for a warm, collaborative style and an ability to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel understood and empowered to make meaningful change.

You don’t have to carry it all alone! I strive to create a safe space for you to share your concerns, hopes, and goals. I work with adult clients struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, career, relationships, addictions, compulsions, among other issues. I received my Master of Science in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. The majority of my career has been in finance, where I have worked as a financial advisor. I was born and raised in Texas and I have a deep understanding of various cultures and religions. I enjoy sports, music, and spending time with loved ones.

I want to hear your story and how your beliefs shape your thoughts which lead to your actions. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help you break unwanted loops. I also find value in Adlerian principles of finding one's place and creating valuable social connections and relationships.

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with 6 years of experience, dedicated to helping people feel understood, supported, and empowered. I graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers with a Master’s in Rehabilitation and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based approach that helps you understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

I’m Dr. Obianuju C. N. Ogbonnia-Okoye, DNP, PMHNP-BC, APN, MSN, MBA, founder of BeYou Psychiatry Associates LLC. I provide compassionate, high-quality mental health care for children, teens, adults, and families through personalized telehealth services designed around your unique needs. I support clients facing anxiety, depression, stress, mood changes, and life transitions while creating a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself. My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you set meaningful goals, feel heard, and build lasting emotional wellness with care that fits your life and supports positive outcomes, with kindness at each step.

Dr. Karen provide services to Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey and Texas she is a licensed professional counseling supervisor (LPC-S) in Texas, and licensed mental health counseling supervisor (LMHC-S) in Florida with more than 15 years of counseling experience, offering a unique blend of clinical expertise, trauma-informed care, and spiritually grounded guidance. She has a (MS) in Mental Health Counseling: Traumatology and a EdD. In Community Care Counseling: Traumatology. As the founder of Empowerment & Counseling Firm by Dr. Karen, PLLC, she is dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their voice, rebuild their strength, and rise into the healthiest version of themselves, emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically.