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Constance Akonumbo, LPC

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationOklahoma
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Parenting, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Constance

Constance Akonumbo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with seven years of experience who moved into counseling after careers in teaching and nursing.

Background and approach

She draws on that varied background to support people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, sleep problems, anger, bipolar mood concerns, and other life transitions. Constance emphasizes practical skills and personal growth while honoring each person’s dignity and strengths.

Her manner is warm, interactive, and collaborative, viewing therapy as a partnership built on trust, honesty, and open communication. She integrates approaches such as Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor work to individual needs.

Constance also attends to issues like attachment concerns, body image, control and communication problems, impulsivity, isolation, family-of-origin themes, and compassion fatigue. She frames change as a conscious decision and offers coaching and guidance to help clients use their existing strengths toward meaningful goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and What Online Work Can Offer



Internal Family Systems (IFS) invites clients to explore internal parts and the relationships among them, helping people understand inner conflicts and build greater self-leadership; this approach can be useful for issues like identity struggles, self-criticism, and complex emotional patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values, increasing psychological flexibility, and learning to take committed action even in the presence of difficult thoughts or feelings; it often helps with anxiety, stress, and motivation. Client-Centered Therapy creates a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the therapist offers empathy and unconditional positive regard to help clients access their own solutions and strengths.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Constance will work with clients to consider goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques, adjusting strategies over time so treatment better matches what each person needs. This shared exploration helps identify which methods feel most effective for the individual.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and for those living outside a therapist's immediate area. These formats allow licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care, provide timely coaching and skill-building, and adapt session length and frequency to fit practical life demands, making regular therapeutic work more accessible.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Constance commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, sleep disturbances, anger, bipolar concerns, and adapting to life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and interactive, emphasizing a partnership that values trust, honesty, and communication while combining practical coaching with therapeutic work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Constance has seven years of experience working in the helping professions and transitioned into counseling after careers in teaching and nursing.
What credentials and location information are on record?
She holds the LPC credential with licence OK LPC LPC07485 and practices out of Oklahoma.
Does she work with people in other countries or speak multiple languages?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available with her?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does the cost and billing structure work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma

Languages

English