Dr. Gerald Igboanusi, LIMHP

Dr. Gerald Igboanusi is a licensed independent mental health practitioner (LIMHP) with 15 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, trauma, and the daily habits and thoughts that shape their lives. He works with adults from varied backgrounds, including professionals facing workplace pressure and people going through life transitions. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than jargon. Dr. Igboanusi's style is warm, grounded, and collaborative. He listens for patterns in thinking and behavior, and then helps people try new ways of responding. He uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, the Gottman Method, and client-centered work to address relationship and trauma concerns. The aim is to build stronger communication, better sleep and coping habits, and clearer decision-making. In session he emphasizes small, doable changes. That can mean practicing new communication skills, adjusting daily routines to improve sleep, or learning ways to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts. He also supports people dealing with attachment and abandonment questions, caregiver stress, first responder strain, and other focused issues. Dr. Igboanusi describes his practice as respectful and human. He brings humility and a touch of humor when it helps move work forward. The focus is on reconnecting with strengths and developing habits that fit a person's real life. People who want steady support and practical tools find his approach straightforward. He invites prospective clients to consider what they want to change and to start with a short intake and goal-setting conversation.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and feeling stuck by focusing on small behavior changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete techniques for shifting unhelpful thought patterns and daily habits. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that aims to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and related distress through structured processing. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they will check progress and adapt the plan as needed rather than sticking to one single method. Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can still make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by saving commute time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or reducing the need to be on camera for every visit. Licensed professionals can use these options to support consistent habits, routine checks on sleep and stress, and skill practice that transfers into daily routines.