I Am … Ibinye Osibodu-Onyali

I’m a Texas and California based therapist dedicated to your therapeutic process

I’m Ibi - (rhymes with Ivy) and I know exactly how important it is that you find an African American therapist in Houston that you can relate to. I’m the trauma and anxiety therapist you call when you’re tired of pretending and living in survival mode. Generational healing and High sensitivity is my jam.

I’m the loud laughing, afro-haired, Nigerian therapist who will give you the side eye, but patiently guide you out of the storm.

You can laugh, cry, and show up as you are- that means bonnets and blankets are welcome!

If you’re ready for real change, I’ll show you how to put your needs at the forefront, truly enjoy life and finally choose yourself. Let’s leave trauma, anxiety and perfectionism behind.‍ ‍Find out more about me

I’m not just a nod and smile therapist. You don’t want just any counselor in - you want an African American therapist in that gets the job done!

My style of therapy isn’t about nodding and smiling. In our first session together, we’ll talk about your upbringing, your career, the important relationships in your life, and all the things that make you who you are.

By the end of the first session, we’ll decide together the goals you want to accomplish in therapy. We’ll work together each session to get you to those goals.

• We’ll laugh A LOT in therapy. Life is short, so we can’t be serious all the time. Most of my clients wonder why they didn't come to me sooner.

• I’m a Christian therapist in Houston who loves to incorporate Bible into our work (if you want me to). I don’t interpret scripture or indoctrinate my clients. I leave that to your pastor and The Holy Spirit.

• I give you actual tools to help you tackle the hard things. That means homework. It could be a journal prompt, a challenge or just something for you to ponder. I only work with women and couples who are ready to do the work.

• I’m a Nigerian immigrant who is extra passionate about helping women heal from trauma and anxiety, lead with their hearts and show up with authenticity.

• Therapy with me is easy. That means show up as you are. I don’t care if you have a bonnet on your head, if you’re doing therapy in your car, if you’re carrying your baby in session or if you’re dressed to the nines. All I care about is that you are comfortable in session.

• I only take on clients I can actually get great results for. I’m not the therapist for everyone. If we schedule a consult call and we’re not a great fit, I’ll refer you to someone who can best serve you. It’s at the core of my ethics and values.

• I’m a blogger. I have over 80 blog posts that answer majority of the questions you probably have. I pride myself in being super helpful and making the therapy process easy. Check it out.

• I have an obsession with great quality sleep, standing up for yourself and breaking unhealthy generational cycles.

Here’s the academic stuff you probably want to know about

• I have a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University.

• I’m licensed in California (#93384) and Texas (#204180). Look me up to ensure I’m legit.

• I’m trained in Brainspotting Therapy phase 1 and 2, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Method couples therapy level 1 and 2, Prepare-Enrich and many more areas. If I were to list them all, you’d be sick of me.