Chinwe Ezeonu, AMFT (she/her)

My name is Chinwe Ezeonu, my pronouns are she/her, and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Diaspora Therapy Group. I, as a biracial woman proudly come from two very different ethnic backgrounds, which are Filipino and Nigerian. Growing up I witnessed that mental health both in Filipino and Nigerian cultures was unheard of or seen as a weakness, but through much reflection, continual growth, and my therapy,  it has helped me mend my views on mental health more positively. 
 
Ultimately, inspiring me to become a marriage and family therapist. In doing this it has pushed me as a therapist to break the negative stigma around mental health, work with/ address generational trauma, and give individuals specifically from different ethnic backgrounds and sexual orientations the room to be heard and know that mental health is not something to be ashamed of.
 
As a therapist, I specialize in structural family, individual, art, play, CBT, and DBT therapy. I have worked with clients who have dealt with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, family troubles, grief, ADHD, etc. 
 
I strongly believe the relationship between client and clinician is a team effort and a collaborative process. I believe in empowering/ elevating every person I come in contact with while working from a client-centered framework. As a therapist, I am honored to embark on your journey of healing and growth while uplifting you through.