- ACT and CBT methods
- Client-centered approach
- Coaching and goal work
About Constance
Constance Akonumbo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma with seven years of experience. She moved into counseling after careers in teaching and nursing, and she brings that varied background to her work with adults. Constance names stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, sleep difficulties, anger, bipolar, and coping with life changes among the concerns she addresses.
She describes the counseling relationship as a partnership that relies on trust, honesty, and clear communication. Constance uses practical conversation and coaching to help people clarify goals and take steps toward them. She emphasizes that change often follows a conscious decision to act and that clients already have strengths to build on.
Her approach draws on several methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Existential Therapy. She also references narrative, mindfulness, and reality-oriented techniques to help people reframe problems and practice new behaviors. These methods guide how she structures sessions and sets goals with each person.
Constance notes a spiritual dimension in her outlook and refers to belief in a higher power as part of her perspective. She offers coaching and guidance alongside therapeutic conversation to help clients move toward specific life goals. People who carry guilt and shame are listed among her focus areas, and she includes forgiveness work and family of origin issues in her practice.
Her style is interactive and conversational, with an emphasis on practical steps. New clients are invited to consider what changes they want and to take manageable actions toward those aims.
How her therapeutic approaches fit into online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then commit to actions that fit their values. This approach can help with anxiety, guilt, and decisions about relationships or parenting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments, which often reduces worry and improves sleep and mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration so clients set the pace and goals for their work.Deciding which approach to use is part of the collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what has worked before, then try methods that match those needs. That ongoing conversation guides whether sessions use more ACT exercises, CBT tools, or reflective client-centered dialogue.
Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how sessions will be scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing sessions around work, school, or caregiving. Some formats can be shorter check-ins when time is tight, or audio-only options if bandwidth is limited; check current options with the service when you book.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, sleep issues, anger, bipolar, and coping with life changes.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses conversational and coaching methods to help people name and examine guilt or shame, and to practice steps toward forgiveness and self-forgiveness when that is part of a person’s goals.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has seven years in the helping professions and transitioned into counseling after careers in teaching and nursing, bringing that practical experience into her work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are supported for scheduling.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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