Constance Akonumbo, LPC
Warm, practical counseling with a strengths focus
Details
| Name | Constance Akonumbo |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Oklahoma |
| Licensed in | Oklahoma |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 7 |
About Constance
Constance Akonumbo is a Licensed Professional Counselor with seven years in the helping professions. She came to counseling after careers in teaching and nursing. Her background gives her a broad view of everyday stresses and life transitions.
Constance uses a warm, interactive style in sessions. She treats the therapy relationship as a partnership built on trust, respect, and clear communication. She encourages people to make conscious choices about the changes they want to see.
Background and approach
She draws on Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when planning care. In practice that means talking through stories people tell about themselves, identifying unhelpful thoughts, and practicing skills that change daily reactions. Constance also brings coaching and practical problem solving into sessions.
She helps people set realistic goals, break them into steps, and track progress. This can be useful for stress, anxiety, parenting strain, sleep problems, or difficulty coping with big life changes. Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family challenges, grief, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, and compassion fatigue.
She pays attention to attachment and family of origin issues and common struggles like isolation or overwhelm. People who want a collaborative, faith-aware approach may find her style comfortable. Constance emphasizes clients' strengths and supports them in using those strengths to move toward their goals.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Parenting issues, Self esteem among the things Constance works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Constance among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Constance among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Constance among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Constance among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Constance among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Constance among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Constance among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Constance directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Constance directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and skills-based approaches work online
Constance often blends Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her online work. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about their lives and helps separate problems from the person so new possibilities can be considered. ACT emphasizes noticing thoughts and values, then taking small, committed actions that match what matters most.She also uses elements of Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space. That approach centers the person's experience, listens deeply, and supports their own decision making. Together these approaches help with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, grief, and everyday behavior changes.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Then she helps tailor a mix of storytelling, skill practice, and coaching to fit those needs.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions let people work face-to-face from different locations. Phone sessions can be easier when internet or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, shorter coaching moments, or people who prefer written conversation. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and daily life.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns can I bring to sessions?
She works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, sleep issues, anger, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Constance uses a warm, interactive style and sees therapy as a partnership. She draws from Narrative, ACT, Client-Centered, CBT, and DBT ideas to help people reframe stories and learn new skills.
How long has she been practicing?
She has seven years of experience in the helping professions, including work in education and nursing before counseling.
Where is the therapist based and what are her credentials?
She is licensed as an LPC in Oklahoma and provides services from that location.
Can people who live outside the United States work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
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