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, somatic, cultural, personal centered, and psychodynamic therapy. I have worked with clients who have dealt with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, family troubles, life changes/ transitions, grief, ADHD, racial/cultural stressors, the eldest child/ eldest daughter experience, and more.
 
I specialize in structural family, couples, teens, individual, art, play, somatic, cultural, personal centered, play and psychodynamic therapy. I have worked with clients who have dealt with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, family troubles, life changes/ transitions, grief, ADHD, racial/cultural stressors, couples troubles/ changes, the eldest child/ eldest daughter experience, and more
 
Additionally, as a therapist I am very passionate about working with both teens and couples. I believe that therapy should be broadened and accessible for all ages and individuals in any time period/ stage of their lives!