About me

I am licensed in Iowa with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationship issues
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Self esteem
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Body image , Communication problems , Divorce and separation , Forgiveness , Guilt and shame , Panic disorder and panic attacks , Post-traumatic stress , Self-love , Social anxiety and phobia
Years of Experience: 40

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

IA LISW 01197


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Chidi Ojinnaka. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Oct 27, 2026 after therapy with Chidi for 1 month on issues concerning eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd

Chidi put my worries and self deprecating thoughts at bay and re awakened the intrinsic knowledge of my true potential.

Sometimes the best advice is no advice but rather reassurance that what you’ve been doing is enough. Once we accept that we are enough exactly as we are, then we can begin deeper healing and move towards our higher self with a solid foundation of self love.

For me Self trust is an area where I struggle. Chidi has helped me see that I am not as far away from deep self trust as I may believe.

He instills in me wisdom that carries me through the week. He is an incredible therapist and I would recommend him to anyone seeking guidance.

Written on Oct 26, 2026 after therapy with Chidi for 3 months

Chidi is kind and wise and has already been a big help to my son

Written on Oct 14, 2026 after therapy with Chidi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

He has been a tremendous help to me. He has a remarkable ability to identify and prioritize the issues that need to be addressed first. So far, I’ve been genuinely impressed by his expertise, insight, and guidance, and I’m very grateful for his support.

Written on Oct 10, 2026 after therapy with Chidi for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and compassion fatigue

Great person helped me with all my troubles and just a genuine therapist to listen and help your problems

Written on Sep 28, 2026 after therapy with Chidi for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

I cannot say enough good things about my therapist and the support he has given me. He has been incredibly helpful during one of the hardest periods of my life, when I honestly didn’t know how I was going to pull myself out of rock bottom and get back on my feet.

From the beginning, he has been supportive, understanding, and genuinely committed to helping me work through everything I’ve been dealing with. Therapy with him has given me the tools, perspective, and encouragement I needed to keep moving forward.

If you’re going through a difficult time or feel like you don’t know how to get yourself back on track, I would absolutely recommend him. He has made a real difference in my life, and I’m very grateful for the help and support he has given me.

I’ve had a great experience and will definitely continue seeing him. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a therapist who truly cares about helping you through the hard times. ❤️

Written on Sep 24, 2026 after therapy with Chidi for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, parenting issues, and coaching

Chidi’s great at his profession!

Written on Sep 22, 2026 after therapy with Chidi for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues

Appreciated his ability to listen and give advice. He took the time to understand and shared perspectives which really helped.

Written on Aug 17, 2026 after therapy with Chidi for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Chidi has been easy to share our feelings with. He took the time to get to know us and what it is we are looking to enhance or change in our relationship. He reads body language and helps us dig deeper to resolve conflicts. He is direct, yet kind. He offers solutions and support.

Written on Jul 31, 2026 after therapy with Chidi for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Very experienced in parenting solutions. Listens to what you have to say, validates your feelings and offers a new perspective on issues you are dealing with.

Written on Jul 31, 2026 after therapy with Chidi for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

This is exactly what I needed

Written on Jul 28, 2026 after therapy with Chidi for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I am so glad we have been linked for couples therapy with Mr. Ojinnaka. He has responded very quickly from the beginning, has always been polite and courteous, and is a great listener. I feel like I can be myself and openly express my emotions in our sessions, and even when I apologize for 'rambling', he quickly encourages me to communicate and reminds me that I am in a safe place to do so. I feel like he listens with intent to hear the whole picture, asks questions that make us think in different ways, and helps us to come to our own understanding so we learn through the process of healing. We are so grateful for his patience, knowledge and direction, and we look forward to continuing sessions with him so we can grow stronger both as a couple and as individuals.

Written on Jul 16, 2026 after therapy with Chidi for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Sensible and intelligent. Relates well to his clients. Gives praise freely and recognizes issues as they arrive. Highly recommend!

Written on Jul 06, 2026 after therapy with Chidi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

Knowledgeable.

Written on Jul 01, 2026 after therapy with Chidi for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Spoke to both parties in a respectful manner and addressed concerns brought up, giving advice on moving forward with resolution.

Written on May 18, 2026 after therapy with Chidi for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and career difficulties

Chidi is a highly skilled therapist. He has enough experience and expertise in what he does. I appreciate his patience and attention during our sessions.

Written on Apr 10, 2026 after therapy with Chidi for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Listens, is able to address needs positively, attentive to both partners, points out challenges without shaming

Written on Apr 09, 2026 after therapy with Chidi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

He is very wise and gives good counsel. He is upbeat and encouraging. He has had a lot of experience.

Written on Apr 06, 2026 after therapy with Chidi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Very pleased, it's helping a lot because of who he is and what he does.

Written on Mar 26, 2026 after therapy with Chidi for 4 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Chidi Ojinnaka
Listens to the patient needs as well as concerns. He is a great listener, his way of guidance and advice is great. He is very patient with his patients. He is very understanding and concern about his clients mental and well being.
He has helped me stay focused, he does check in with me at least once a week, he also returns messages in a timely manner.
Over all in my opinion he is a wonderful therapist
I’m grateful to have worked with him.

Written on Mar 21, 2026 after therapy with Chidi for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes

Chidi is very helpful and understanding. I would recommend people to Chidi that is struggling with anxiety.

Written on Mar 06, 2026 after therapy with Chidi for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

He is a good therapist who listens and helps.

Written on Mar 02, 2026 after therapy with Chidi for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties

Mr Chidi hears me out and has provided many tools and reminders of how to handle my “need work on “ concerns. Amazing listener and always provides relatable examples

Written on Nov 25, 2025 after therapy with Chidi for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues

Chidi has been great so far. He is a very knowledgeable and understanding therapist. This is my first time doing therapy and he has made my experience so far very positive and pleasant.

Written on Oct 26, 2025 after therapy with Chidi for 7 months on issues concerning relationship

He has been extremely helpful and been a key factor in my husband’s recovery

Written on Jul 28, 2025 after therapy with Chidi for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and parenting issues

I feel comfortable talking to him, and I truly value and respect his advice. Part of the reason I chose him is because I missed the sound support and guidance I used to receive from my late father.

Mr. Chidi’s experience and life lessons have been invaluable in helping me realize that I need to prioritize myself and my daughter above everything else.

Since I’ve been taking baby steps, it’s starting to work. I hadn’t realized how burned out I was, and now I can finally name what I’ve been feeling: parental fatigue.

He doesn’t just tell me what I want to hear—his advice is practical, grounded, and applicable to real life.

Written on Mar 10, 2025 after therapy with Chidi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and adhd

Has been very personable, yet professional in the same manner. Has been a pleasant experience, and I actually look forward to our conversations!

Written on Oct 04, 2024 after therapy with Chidi for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Chidi is patient, kind, offers solutions and tools, stories that are fitting. He makes us smile and laugh. Session 2 and we are already finding more reasons to be happy together. Long way to go but we see a light and Chidi helped and will continue to help us do that.

Written on Jun 11, 2024 after therapy with Chidi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and adhd

Chidi does a wonderful job of listening, and using his experience and knowledge to help you understand and to give you ways to help you through your experience. I would recommend him to anyone looking for advice.

Written on Jun 06, 2024 after therapy with Chidi for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Chidi is the most authentic person I’ve come across and has helped me so much.

Written on Mar 20, 2024 after therapy with Chidi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Very personallable. Easy to talk with. And feels like he actually listens.

Written on Nov 22, 2023 after therapy with Chidi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Does a fabulous job

Written on Nov 18, 2023 after therapy with Chidi for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Chidi is thoughtful and kind. He provides valuable insight and actionable feedback.

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