Ekwutosi Winifred Okafor

If you’re reading this, you’re probably exhausted from holding everything together. Maybe you’re the one people rely on at work. Maybe you’re the parent who never gets a break, the teen who feels misunderstood, the veteran who carries more than you share, or the safety-sensitive professional who’s terrified one mistake is going to define your future. And even though you’re trying your best, life still feels heavy. The anxiety, the overthinking, the stress, the slipping habits, the anger you try to control, the guilt you don’t talk about… it piles up. You’re not failing. You’re overwhelmed — and you deserve support that actually works for your real life. I’m Ekwutosi Winifred Okafor, LCDC, CCS, NCC, ICADC, SAP, and I help teens, adults, families, veterans/military families, first responders, and DOT safety-sensitive employees take back their peace, their stability, and their sense of direction. What It’s Like to Work With Me We don’t rush. We start by slowing things down and making sense of what’s really going on beneath the stress, the shutdown, or the self-blame. Then we build a plan — not a textbook one, but one that fits the way you live. Expect practical, doable tools: CBT strategies for anxiety and intrusive thoughts DBT-style skills for big emotions and conflict Relapse-prevention and substance-use support that’s honest, non-judgmental, and trauma-aware SFBT and habit-building techniques that meet you exactly where you are Every session ends with at least one clear, manageable step — something you can actually use the moment life starts life-ing again. Who I Work With Clients come to me when they’re dealing with: Addiction, alcohol or substance use Anger, impulsive decisions, or shoplifting/theft behaviors Anxiety, depression, or burnout Teen and parenting challenges Motherhood pressure and identity shifts Military/veteran stress and trauma PTSD, unresolved trauma, and emotional numbness Life changes, grief, or feeling stuck Stress from work, relationships, or expectations First responder and safety-sensitive job challenges (including DOT SAP evaluations and return-to-duty) Testing, evaluations, and immigration assessments You don’t have to explain your world to me — I understand the high-pressure roles, the family dynamics, and the quiet battles people rarely talk about. How I Show Up in Session Clients tell me I’m steady, grounding, and easy to talk to. I bring equal parts compassion and accountability — kind honesty, a little humor when it fits, and the kind of support that helps you breathe again instead of just pushing through. If you want a space where you don’t have to be “strong,” “perfect,” or “put together,” you’ll feel at home with me. Let’s Talk Sessions are available in-person or through secure telehealth, whatever works best for your life right now. 📞 Call: (214) 466-7403 or (214) 702-6626 📧 Email: admin@ZoeCounselingService.com 🌐 Learn more: www.ZoeCounselingService.com You don’t have to keep carrying all of this alone. When you’re ready, I’m here to help you take the next step — one session, one skill, one breath at a time.